Month: March 2012

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Tunica RiverPark

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.

Casino Spotlight: Be Entertained at Sam’s Town

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.

Tunica Queen Cruise Giveaway

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.

Down the Road at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center

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.

Casino Spotlight: Get In on the Action

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.

David Grisham

A resident of Olive Branch, Miss., David Grisham is in his ninth year of covering the Mississippi casino scene for M2 Media Corporation’s Jackpot! Magazine and Mississippi Gaming News. David grew up in Northwest Mississippi and was here when the first casino opened in Tunica. He has long enjoyed the dining, entertainment and gaming options the casinos have brought to the region. When the opportunity to cover the gaming industry opened up, David did not hesitate to leave his post as a community newspaper publisher for the excitement of reporting casino news. He has written countless articles on casinos and been involved in the publication of more than 300 gaming news editions. You can reach David at jackpot@jackpotnorth.com. Jackpot! Magazine is online at www.jackpotmagazine.com and the website for Mississippi Gaming News is www.msgamingnews.com.

Tunica Rivergate Festival Celebrates 20th Year

Spring has sprung and my pink clipboard has been resurrected from last year.  It’s said when the clipboards come out around the Tunica Chamber of  Commerce office that it’s planning time for the Rivergate Festival.  Can you believe 20 years have passed since the best little party in downtown Tunica started? We’ve got tons of fun and great entertainment coming. OK I’ll tell you what’s on the clipboard so far…

Guest Blogger

We know that the best information usually comes directly from the source, so we ask Tunica’s movers and shakers to share their knowledge with Down the Road readers through occasional guest blog posts. Our guest bloggers are government officials, big-name entertainers, high-rollers, and everything in between. They bring unique insights and perspectives on the things that make Tunica the place to live it up, and we know you’ll like hearing what they have to say!

Casino Spotlight: 7 Ways to Win Big at Sam’s Town

Continuing on our casino spotlight tour, this month are going to take you on a journey through the wonderful world of Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall!

This week we are going to start with Sam’s Town’s outstanding promotions and share with you the top seven ways to win BIG at Sam’s Town in March.

7 Ways to Win Big at Sam’s Town:

Does Stopping the Slot Reels Early Change Your Result?

It’s a pretty common feature on modern video slots that once you push the button to start the reels spinning, you can push it again to stop them. You don’t have to wait for them to stop by themselves.

That prompted a question from a reader who usually plays table games.