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Dec

29

2011

Can You Count Cards On Single-player Video Blackjack Games?

When you play blackjack, you’re not restricted to the betting spot directly in front of you. You can bet on two spots and get two hands, or three, or more. I once saw a fellow with a much larger bankroll than mine betting all seven spots at table with $100 minimum bets. He wasn’t betting the minimum, either. (more…)

When you play blackjack, you’re not restricted to the betting spot directly in front of you. You can bet on two spots and get two hands, or three, or more. I once saw a fellow with a much larger bankroll than mine betting all seven spots at table with $100…

Dec

27

2011

Do Slots Keep Running When They’re Not Being Paid?

A reader writes with a question about the slots: “I know that all the slots are computerized, but do they keep running when the machine is idle? The answer: (more…)

A reader writes with a question about the slots: “I know that all the slots are computerized, but do they keep running when the machine is idle? The answer: (more…)

Dec

16

2011

Gateway To The Blues Visitor Center Now Open

Where does the time go? Another year is almost in the books with the holiday season arriving upon us as fast as a Santa’s sleigh rooftop landing on Christmas morn.  Speaking of rooftop landings, we in Tunica had a major rooftop landing this week with the arrival of the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center marquee sign. (more…)

Where does the time go? Another year is almost in the books with the holiday season arriving upon us as fast as a Santa’s sleigh rooftop landing on Christmas morn.  Speaking of rooftop landings, we in Tunica had a major rooftop landing this week with the arrival of the Gateway to…

Dec

16

2011

Tunica Comp Closet Cleanout

It’s the end of the year and we’re cleaning out the Comp Closet!  We have buffets and fine dining comps that expire 12/30/11 and we definitely don’t want them to go to waste. (more…)

It’s the end of the year and we’re cleaning out the Comp Closet!  We have buffets and fine dining comps that expire 12/30/11 and we definitely don’t want them to go to waste. (more…)

Dec

12

2011

Can You Improve Your Odds at Blackjack?

Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when video card games started to make their way into casinos, there was some thought that video blackjack was going to be the big hit game. After all, blackjack was and is the most popular table game in casinos. There was some surprise when video poker became a casino staple and video blackjack was left on the fringes as a niche game. (more…)

Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when video card games started to make their way into casinos, there was some thought that video blackjack was going to be the big hit game. After all, blackjack was and is the most popular table game in casinos. There was some…

Dec

06

2011

Should You Ever Disgard a “2” at Deuces Wild?

Ask any experienced video poker player, and they’ll tell you there’s nothing quite like seeing that “4000” light up for credits won on a royal flush. One of the most memorable days of my gambling life came when I drew a royal in spades on a $2 machine --- an $8,000 bonanza. A woman and her daughter who were playing a few seats away added to the celebration when they went to the gift shop and bought me a lapel pin displaying a spade royal. I often wear it when I give seminars. (more…)

Ask any experienced video poker player, and they’ll tell you there’s nothing quite like seeing that “4000” light up for credits won on a royal flush. One of the most memorable days of my gambling life came when I drew a royal in spades on a $2 machine --- an…

Dec

05

2011

New Year’s Eve Events in Tunica

Can you believe that it is almost time to start making plans to ring in 2012? Whether you like to ring in the New Year with a quiet dinner or rock out with a group of friends, Tunica has something for you! Here is a listing of our New Year’s Eve events. Keep checking back. We will be updating the list as more events become available – (more…)

Can you believe that it is almost time to start making plans to ring in 2012? Whether you like to ring in the New Year with a quiet dinner or rock out with a group of friends, Tunica has something for you! Here is a listing of our New Year’s…