By John Grochowski on Friday March 30, 2012

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

By Travel Tunica on Monday March 26, 2012

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. (more…)

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.…

By John Grochowski on Thursday March 22, 2012

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. (more…)

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…

By Lisa Konupka on Thursday March 22, 2012

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…

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…

By Travel Tunica on Wednesday March 21, 2012

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. (more…)

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…

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday March 20, 2012

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. (more…)

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…

By Travel Tunica on Thursday March 15, 2012

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. (more…)

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…

By Travel Tunica on Wednesday March 14, 2012

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

By John Grochowski on Tuesday March 13, 2012

I was surprised to find in my February email a question from a reader who found something I wrote in this blog in 2010. (more…)

I was surprised to find in my February email a question from a reader who found something I wrote in this blog in 2010. (more…)

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday March 13, 2012

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…

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…