NEW ISSUE ALERT: Our May Readers’ Choice Awards Issue Delayed Until June
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. We have regretfully decided to postpone our May Readers' Choice Awards Issue to June in hopes that casinos will be open and we can once again send you great articles, reviews, tips,...
read moreMGM Resorts International Pledges $1 Million for Employee Emergency Fund & Donates Close to Half a Million Pounds of Food
(LAS VEGAS) MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced an array of initiatives intended to support those impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including a $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge into an employee emergency grant fund and donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the United States.
“As we confront extraordinary events and an unprecedented global pandemic crisis, we know that this is an extremely challenging and uncertain time for many of our employees, their families, friends and neighbors…
read moreWho’s Open? Who’s Not? – G&D’s COVID-19 Casino & Racetrack Status & Info
Southern & Midwest Gaming and Destinations is dedicated to delivering the best in gaming, and the best in life. Whether it is great gaming tips and strategies, or reviews on properties, restaurants and other amenities, we are YOUR SOURCE for all that is gaming!
While casinos are taking extreme precautions for the safety of their customers, during the current situation with the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus), we will do our best to bring you the latest updates about casino and racetrack closures, concerts and event cancellations or postponements, and news or information as we receive it.
We hope everyone stays safe (and clean!) and that we are back to our favorite casinos asap!
read moreRailbird Festival Line-up Announcement: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Maren Morris Top the List
Railbird Festival, the Lexington-based, world-class music festival produced by AC Entertainment and Lexington entrepreneur David Helmers, is proud to present its 2020 lineup. Grammy Award-winning artists topping the weekend’s bill include Americana standout Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and singer-songwriter Maren Morris. The festival will return to the Grounds at Keeneland, August 22-23, 2020.
Additional acts include The Head and the Heart, Young the Giant, The Decemberists, Tanya Tucker, Trampled By Turtles, Colter Wall, Whiskey Meyers, and more. More than 30 artists will perform across three stages during the two-day festival.
read moreCraps: Strategies Unveiled
In the past three issues I have discussed darkside, rightside and proper betting practices. I’ve discussed the players playing these ways socially – why they do what they do, why they don’t do this or that, and why they should. This issue and next issue I will let the players speak for themselves. How do they play? What is their secrets to success or failure?
G&D’s Readers’ Choice Awards – Vote today!
Who want’s win the Ultimate Casino Getaway from your friends at Gaming and Destinations? Well…here’s your chance!
It’s time to vote for your favorite casinos in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards! It only take a couple of minutes and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win the Ultimate Casino Getaway! Don’t miss out!
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read moreTop Casino Sports Books and Bars: Gearing Up for the Game
With the Super Bowl kicking off this weekend and March Madness right around the corner, there has never been a better time to be a sports bettor than now. With the expansion of sports books at casinos around the region, and online sports betting more available than ever, the hardest part decision you’ll have is deciding where to watch, and wager! We are excited to give you a quick run down of some of our favorite casinos to watch, and wager, on your next big game. We hope you like our suggestions.
Slot: 10 Tips to Winning
The popularity of slot machine play is at an all-time high. The games offered by casinos and racinos provide an array of options for slot players to choose from and sometimes confusing strategies to maximize profits. Here are ten tips to insure your quality of entertainment on your next gaming trip.
1. Use Your Players Card
If I could give only one tip to casino players, this would be the one I would pick. Your Player’s Club Card can earn you comps for food, lodging and shows. Some casinos even offer cash back for your play. When you do not use the card, you are essentially depriving yourself of valuable incentives the casino is giving back to the players. Some slot players think that using their slot cards affect the way a machine pays out. This is a myth and a very expensive mistake for those who believe it.
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Comes to Beau Rivage February 28, 29 & March 1
BILOXI, Miss.- Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – the show that inspired a generation of multi-million selling juke-box musicals including Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Million Dollar Quartet and We Will Rock You takes the stage at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino for four shows, Feb. 28 – March 1.
Don’t miss the Special Buy One, Get One Free offer for Military and First Responders
Now in its 30th year, the show has been seen by more than 22 million music fans since it opened in London’s West End in 1989. Buddy speaks an international language and continues to have audiences from eight to 80 rockin’ in the aisles across the globe.
read moreDestination Florida: Casinos in the Sunshine State
Florida is well-known worldwide for entrancing beaches, a heart-stopping dance scene, and some of the best Latin American cuisine anywhere outside of Central and South America.
However, Florida is also a gamblers paradise, with casino destinations hosting Vegas-style games such as craps, roulette, baccarat, poker, pai-gow, and a whole host of other games of chance and skill. In addition, some have lavish resort-style amenities including pools, lazy rivers, nightclubs and more.
While there are countless gaming options in Florida,we’re going to take a look at some of the must-visit casinos in the Sunshine State.
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