Month: February 2012

Close Call Blackjack Hands

While playing blackjack one morning, I ran into one of those situations we all see from time to time. One player was making unconventional plays. And it was driving another player nuts.

Sometimes Mr. Unconventional would stand on 12 against a dealer’s 4, as the basic strategy chart says to do, and sometimes he’d hit. Sometimes he’d hit 16 against a 10, and sometimes he’d stand.

Casino Spotlight: Relax Like a Star

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season over and the indecisive weather driving me nuts, a little earlier this month I decided to take a mini vacation away from it all for the night. I couldn’t decide where I wanted to go, but I knew I needed a little rest and relaxation, a little fun and maybe a little special treatment would also be nice. I decided I would venture over to Hollywood Casino. It’s a short drive from Memphis, so I figured, why not?

Go All In at the Tunica Aquatic Center

Go all in while in Tunica and not just at the Blackjack table. The G.W Henderson Aquatic Center is Mississippi’s largest natatorium. This means that even when it’s freezing outside you can still swim like it’s summertime.

Casino Spotlight: Good Eats at Hollywood Casino

In our last Hollywood Casino spotlight we promised to bring you the scoop on awesome food at Hollywood Casino. Let’s dig in!

Well, what can I say? I like to eat, and on my latest trip to Tunica, Hollywood Casino’s Fairbanks Steakhouse seriously hit the spot.  My biggest shock occurred when I traveled upstairs from the casino floor and stepped in the entrance. I felt like I had completely left the casino and gone somewhere entirely different. If it had not been for the windows that overlooked the casino floor, I might have had to go back downstairs just to make sure I wasn’t in a different dimension. I was immediately greeted by the House manager, Rex Lafayette, who was beyond professional and accommodating. My servers Bryan Fernandes and Mamadou Bah, where some of the most impressive gentlemen anyone would ever want to meet. Their service was impeccable.

Let It Ride: 3-card Side Bet

Table games manufacturers love to spice up their products with side bets, something to add a little extra action, a little extra interest to play. And if there’s one thing casino table games manufacturers love to see, it’s more action, with more money on the table.

Should you Just Keep One Pair in Video Poker Games?

When my wife Marcy and I go to a casino together, we usually spend some time playing video poker side-by-side. Her real casino love is the penny slots, for the animation and entertainment, but video poker is next.

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

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!

HollywoodCasino offers a variety of some of thenewest and most exciting slots in themarket. The premier gaming house now has 98percent payback available on select dollar IGT reel Double Diamond games as well as a slew of new games!

Casino Spotlight: Hollywood Casino

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.