Tunica Needs Your Help!

Last November, I had the opportunity to attend the first ever Social Media Tourism Symposium in Loudon, VA. The symposium brought together tourism destinations from all over the country to talk about how we use Social Media. SoMeT is searching for a new 2011 host city. We would love for Tunica to be that next city for this groundbreaking symposium. (more…)

Sin City of the Mississippi Delta

Vegas may be called Sin City, but Tunica’s got 7 sins that will make you ask for forgiveness . . . Down The Road!

Greed

So, maybe this sin is a give-in for Tunica.  If you’re coming to play slots, throw craps or hit 21, you’re looking to strike it rich here.  Is that really so bad?  We could all use a little extra green in our pockets! (more…)

Hitting 16 against a Dealer 7 in Blackjack

If you play basic strategy at blackjack, you’ll hit 16 if the dealer’s face-up card is 7 or higher. But players often tell me they can’t bring themselves to hit 16 when the dealer shows a 7.

As one player put it, “I hit 16 against 10, but when it’s 16 against 7, I figure the dealer has a pretty good chance to bust.” (more…)

Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center on the Move

If you visit our offices at the Tunica Visitor Center anytime soon, you will see construction.  You’ll also see a historic Mississippi wood frame train depot, built at the end of the 19^th century, that was moved recently from Dundee, Mississippi, to be renovated and become the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center. (more…)