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  • Apr 04

    Casino Spotlight: Relax in Style At Horseshoe Casino Tunica

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    If you’re looking for the total casino experience, look no further than Horseshoe Casino Tunica. The Horseshoe has it all – the latest games, fantastic dining and word-class entertainment. But my favorite part of the Horseshoe might actually be the hotel.
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    Apr 02

    Does Playing Two Slot Machines At Once Help?

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    I once watched in semi-amazement as a woman played a whole row of eight three-reel slot machines by herself. She’d push the “max bet” button, and while the reels were still spinning, step to push the button on the next machine, and the next. When the reels started spinning on machine No. 8, she’d stride back to the beginning and start again.
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    Mar 30

    To Hit or Not To Hit: 16 v. 7, Blackjack Strategy

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    Blackjack basic strategy sometimes calls on us to make plays that make players a little queasy. When dealt 16 while the dealer has a 7 face up, we know the right play is to hit, yet we also know we’re going to bust more often than not. Click for full article

    Mar 26

    Casino Spotlight: It’s All About the Food at Sam’s Town

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    In Tunica, gaming is exciting, shows are entertaining, but sometimes, it’s all about the food. And when it comes to dining, Sam’s Town sure delivers. Sam’s Town keeps Tunica visitors happy by offering a variety of dining options, from perfectly grilled steaks to steaming portions of Memphis’ own Corky’s BBQ.

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    Mar 22

    Aces In the Hole? Don’t Press Your Luck – Video Poker Strategy

    Written by John Grochowski, Gaming

    Double Double Bonus Poker is the game of choice for many video poker players, and it’s not hard to understand why. There’s a 2,000-coin jackpot for four Aces accompanied by a fifth card that’s a 2, 3 or 4. On a quarter machine, that’s a $500 bonanza, a nice payday for a $1.25 bet. Click for full article

    Mar 22

    3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Tunica RiverPark

    Written by Lisa Konupka for Travel Tunica

    Grab your baskets and hop on over to the Tunica RiverPark & Museum for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the River Saturday, April 7, 2012!
    This is a free event for the whole family. The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with an Easter egg hunt for
    children ages 3-10 on the garden terrace with games and prizes to follow. Come early and visit to the Mississippi River Museum and see all of the updates since the 2011 flood. Adults can enter you to win a dinner cruise for two on the Tunica Queen and other prizes from the Museum Gift Shop.  Call 866.51RIVER (517.4837) for more information.

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    Mar 21

    Casino Spotlight: Be Entertained at Sam’s Town

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    You’ve taken advantage of Sam’s Town’s great promotions and you’ve won big at Keno. What’s next? How about sampling some of the great entertainment options offered by Sam’s Town? With a number of different of venues, Sam’s Town offers a variety of entertainment options, so you are sure to find something that interests you.
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    Mar 20

    Tunica Queen Cruise Giveaway

    Written by Lisa Konupka for Travel Tunica

    CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGELA KIRBY AND VICKIE CLARK FOR WINNING A CRUISE ON THE TUNICA QUEEN!

    The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and best of all the Tunica Queen is sailing.  This is the perfect time of year to get outside and experience the Mississippi River onboard an authentic riverboat sailing from the Tunica RiverPark.

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    Mar 15

    Down the Road at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center

    Written by David Grisham

    The Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center opened recently in Tunica County on US Highway 61. The center marks the first phase of a project that will transform what was a visitors center much like other visitors centers across the state into a cultural center and museum that authentically conveys the rich music history of the Mississippi Delta.

    The basic structure of the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center is a turn-of-the-century wood-frame train depot. It was moved from Dundee, Miss. and renovated to become the new center. Click for full article

    Mar 14

    Casino Spotlight: Get In on the Action

    Written by Matt Jordan, Lifestyle/Entertainment

    Casino floors can be overwhelming places. Even if you’ve been to a casino a hundred times, there are always new games to try, and the flashing lights, spinning wheels, and bells and whistles can make even the most experienced gaming veterans unsure of their plans of attack. Click for full article