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    Archive for the ‘Gaming and Casinos’ Category

    Feb 03

    Casino Spotlight: Check Out What’s New on Hollywood’s Casino Floor

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    In our last Hollywood Casino spotlight we promised to bring you the scoop on the newest game on Hollywood’s casino floor. Let’s dig in!

    Hollywood Casino offers a variety of some of the newest and most exciting slots in the market. The premier gaming house now has 98 percent payback available on select dollar IGT reel Double Diamond games as well as a slew of new games! (more…)

    Feb 02

    Casino Spotlight: Hollywood Casino

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    Continuing on our in-depth, month-long profiles of our casinos, next up is Hollywood. We’ll give you an inside scoop on the features that make this destination unique, and we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest games and attractions. And, of course, we’ll be sure to tell you all about the specials and promotions available to help you make the most of your next trip.

    Hollywood Casino Tunica is certainly true to all that its name stands for. From the lobby filled with movie memorabilia to the guest rooms and restaurants fit for the stars, Hollywood Casino Tunica truly rolls out the red carpet. The staff prides itself on making each guest feel as though they are Hollywood royalty by offering 5-star service and the constant flashing of winning slot machine lights, leaves no question as to why it’s a Tunica favorite. (more…)

    Jan 31

    Casino Spotlight: Going Beyond Gaming at Bally’s Casino Tunica

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    So you’ve tried your luck on the casino floor and eaten until you are ready to burst at Bally’s Tunica Casino. What do you do next? Well, Bally’s Casino Tunica offers much more than hot games and great eats, so you have some options!
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    Jan 24

    Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway

    Written by Lisa Konupka for Travel Tunica

    Are you placing your bets on the big game between Giants and the Patriots? Go all in with the Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway. To enter, click on the photo below and fill out the entry form. That’s all it takes to be entered to win one our our three prizes.  Grand Prize winner will win a two night stay in Tunica, $50 in fine dining and two buffet comps. Second Prize winner will win a one night stay and two buffet comps. Third Place winner will receive two buffet comps. Winners will be announced on February 6, 2012.

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    Jan 24

    Casino Spotlight: Betting on Bally’s Casino Tunica

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    Last time in our casino spotlight feature, we gave you the inside scoop on Bally’s Casino Tunica’s January promotions. Now, it’s time to get to where the real action is – the casino floor. Bally’s has it all – table games, slots and video poker – so you’re sure to find the game you’re looking for.

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    Jan 23

    A 21-year-old’s Royal Streak

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    I recently was contacted by a reader who had a tale of extreme beginners luck. It seems the reader’s son drew a royal flush on a quarter video poker machine on his 21st birthday, on the very first hand he ever played. He played again the next day, and drew another royal, then did it again the next day. Three royal flushes, all within about 1,000 hands, starting from the young man’s first lifetime hand. (more…)

    Jan 17

    A Craps System that Wins More Often Than it Loses?

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    In games that offer multiple wagering choice, it’s easy to design a system that will win more often than it loses. That doesn’t mean it’s to your advantage to play the system. (more…)

    Jan 10

    Casino Spotlight: Bally’s Casino Tunica Promotions Give You More

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    With nine world-class casino hotels featuring the best gaming, sensational dining and the hottest live entertainment between Atlantic City and Las Vegas, it can be hard to keep up with all that Tunica has to offer, so we’re going to make it easy for you! We are starting new series here at Down the Road – in-depth, month-long profiles of our casinos. We’ll give you an inside scoop on the features that make each of these destinations unique, and we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest games and attractions at each. And, of course, we’ll be sure to tell you all about the specials and promotions available to help you make the most of your next trip.
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    Jan 09

    Why Do More Decks Increase the House Edge in Blackjack?

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    If you play blackjack, you’ve probably heard that fewer decks are better for the player. And if all other rules are equal, that’s true. The house edge is lowest on single-deck games, and increases with each deck added. (more…)

    Jan 02

    How Much Is Free Play Actually Worth?

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    Over the last few years, casinos have been transforming rewards programs so that instead of cash for rewards points or vouchers for cash via direct mail, many now give free play. That led a reader to ask via email just what that free play is worth.
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