By John Grochowski on Friday July 30, 2010

Sometimes in blackjack, the best offense is a good defense. And splitting pairs is often a form of defense. Take a pair of 8s, especially when the dealer has a 10 face up. If we play it as a 16, we bust too often if we hit, and if we stand, the dealer beats us all 79 percent of the time he makes 17 or better. (more…)

Sometimes in blackjack, the best offense is a good defense. And splitting pairs is often a form of defense. Take a pair of 8s, especially when the dealer has a 10 face up. If we play it as a 16, we bust too often if we hit, and if we…

By Lisa Konupka on Wednesday July 28, 2010

It’s party time in Tunica! The @TunicaMS Twitter account is one year old today!  It all started with the first tweet “Check out the latest promotions and specials on our website www.tunicatravel.com”.  Little did we know that one year later and over 2,700 tweets later, we would be addicted. We have tweeted about everything from where to get the best catfish in the Delta and having to endure spa treatments to the experience of big name entertainment in Tunica, all so our followers can know what to expect when visiting. (more…)

It’s party time in Tunica! The @TunicaMS Twitter account is one year old today!  It all started with the first tweet “Check out the latest promotions and specials on our website www.tunicatravel.com”.  Little did we know that one year later and over 2,700 tweets later, we would be addicted. We…

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday July 27, 2010

This past weekend I had a chance to take part in something unique. The Swing Shoppe along with Tunica National Golf & Tennis hosted a Glow in the Dark Tennis night to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. About 70 players signed up to take part in this unique event. (more…)

This past weekend I had a chance to take part in something unique. The Swing Shoppe along with Tunica National Golf & Tennis hosted a Glow in the Dark Tennis night to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. About 70 players signed up to take part in this…

By John Grochowski on Monday July 26, 2010

The free odds wager in craps is a rarity, a wager with no mathematical edge to the house. To make it, you have to first make a bet that DOES have a house edge --- the pass line, where the 1.41 percent advantage to the house still makes it one of the better bets in casinos. (more…)

The free odds wager in craps is a rarity, a wager with no mathematical edge to the house. To make it, you have to first make a bet that DOES have a house edge --- the pass line, where the 1.41 percent advantage to the house still makes it one…

By Travel Tunica on Friday July 23, 2010

Pool parties are in full swing and the mosquitoes are running on all cylinders, but those back-to-school sales don’t lie – the end of summer is right around the corner. But there is still time to squeeze in one last family getaway before the school bells start ringing. Why not head down the road to Tunica and enjoy those precious last few days of summer? More than just a gaming destination, Tunica has a number of family-friendly activities that children of all ages can enjoy. (more…)

Pool parties are in full swing and the mosquitoes are running on all cylinders, but those back-to-school sales don’t lie – the end of summer is right around the corner. But there is still time to squeeze in one last family getaway before the school bells start ringing. Why not…

By John Grochowski on Thursday July 22, 2010

A slot machine player wrote to say she was intrigued to watch two slot technicians open a three-reel machine. They flipped a switch, hit the play button --- and every combination that showed on the reels was a winner, in order. First game the jackpot symbols, then the 7s, then the triple bars on down to the lowest winner, a single cherry. (more…)

A slot machine player wrote to say she was intrigued to watch two slot technicians open a three-reel machine. They flipped a switch, hit the play button --- and every combination that showed on the reels was a winner, in order. First game the jackpot symbols, then the 7s, then…

By Travel Tunica on Tuesday July 20, 2010

It’s summer in Tunica.  While you may enjoy the cool air conditioning breeze inside Tunica’s nine casinos, sometime on your trip, you’ll want to get out and explore.  I wanted to fill you in about one of my favorite places to get away from everything and really see Tunica at the most beautiful place to see the Mississippi River—the Tunica RiverPark Ecotrail. (more…)

It’s summer in Tunica.  While you may enjoy the cool air conditioning breeze inside Tunica’s nine casinos, sometime on your trip, you’ll want to get out and explore.  I wanted to fill you in about one of my favorite places to get away from everything and really see Tunica at…

By Chrissy Garner on Friday July 16, 2010

You know the feeling you get when you "discover" a great band?  I love hearing new music!  And finding a local artist that I can tell all my friends about is even better.  A few years ago, I happened upon a band named Gabby Johnson.  Their cover songs were great, but then to hear the Gabby Johnson sound was awesome!  Many people in the Mississippi Delta know exactly what I'm talking about as fans of Gabby Johnson.   (more…)

You know the feeling you get when you "discover" a great band?  I love hearing new music!  And finding a local artist that I can tell all my friends about is even better.  A few years ago, I happened upon a band named Gabby Johnson.  Their cover songs were great,…

By John Grochowski on Wednesday July 14, 2010

Slot machines have been with us ever since Charles Fey invented the Liberty Bell slot in San Francisco in the 1890s. Those early slots were mechanical, and if you knew the number of symbols per reel, you could calculate the odds. If a game had three reels with 10 symbols on each reel, and one top jackpot symbol per reel, then the odds of hitting the top jackpot were 1 in 10 x 10 z 10, or one in 1,000. (more…)

Slot machines have been with us ever since Charles Fey invented the Liberty Bell slot in San Francisco in the 1890s. Those early slots were mechanical, and if you knew the number of symbols per reel, you could calculate the odds. If a game had three reels with 10 symbols…

By Travel Tunica on Monday July 12, 2010

Tennis doesn't require a great amount of coordination.  After all, I learned to play a few years ago, and I'd had coaches my whole life talking me out of playing sports.  Since I work in Tunica, and since Tunica National is one of the best places to get a drink after a long day, I started watching people play tennis and realizing Tunica is one of the best public tennis in the country to play this great sport. (more…)

Tennis doesn't require a great amount of coordination.  After all, I learned to play a few years ago, and I'd had coaches my whole life talking me out of playing sports.  Since I work in Tunica, and since Tunica National is one of the best places to get a drink…