Jul 1, 2026 | Features Articles, Gaming News
Walk through any casino on a busy Saturday evening and you’ll see two very different types of gamblers. One is paying full price for the hotel room, waiting in line for dinner reservations and purchasing tickets to that night’s concert. The other checks into a premium suite, enjoys a complimentary steak dinner, has tickets waiting at will-call and receives free play before ever sitting down at a slot machine. Here’s the surprising part—they may gamble nearly the same amount. The difference isn’t luck. It’s understanding how casino loyalty programs actually work. Experienced players know that comps are one of the greatest advantages regional casinos offer. Yet many players either overestimate their value or unknowingly leave thousands of dollars in benefits on the table every year. The smartest gamblers don’t simply chase jackpots—they maximize every dollar of value their play generates.
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Jul 1, 2026 | Features Articles, Gaming News
Every gambler remembers their first jackpot. The flashing lights, the adrenaline, the disbelief as credits continue climbing across the screen. But as experienced players know, casino gaming isn’t measured by one big win. It’s about the stories you collect, the friendships you make around a blackjack table, the road trips to legendary casinos, and the moments that keep pulling you back.
Regional casinos throughout the South and Midwest have evolved into full-scale entertainment destinations. Luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants, world-class sportsbooks, championship golf courses, spas and headline entertainment have transformed the modern casino getaway into far more than simply gambling.
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Jun 29, 2026 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
(CHOCTAW, MS) Pearl River Resort is proud to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of its flagship property, Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first opened its doors on July 1, 1994. In honor of this milestone and the Independence Day holiday, the Resort is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of entertainment and special promotions, including live concerts, giveaways, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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May 15, 2026 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
The historic 151st running of the Preakness Stakes returns Saturday, May 16 to Laurel Park as the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, featuring some of the world’s finest Thoroughbreds competing for the legendary Woodlawn Vase. Known as the “Run for the Black-Eyed Susans,” the race takes its nickname from the blanket of black-eyed Susan flowers draped over the winner, symbolizing Maryland tradition and spring racing season. Enjoy our Preakness preview featuring fun facts, top horse picks, and the recipe for the race’s signature Black-Eyed Susan cocktail.
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May 14, 2026 | craps, Craps Tips & Strategies, Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
Craps delivers raw excitement on Southern and Midwest casino floors. The clatter of dice and cheers from the rail draw crowds from Biloxi to Michigan, where the game echoes its medieval and frontier roots. Craps evolved from the English game Hazard, which dates to at least the 12th–14th centuries, possibly during the Crusades.
Legend credits English knights, perhaps led by Sir William of Tyre, with creating Hazard while besieging the Syrian castle “Hazarth.” They gambled to pass the time, and the name may derive from that siege or the Arabic “al-zahr” (dice).
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Apr 30, 2026 | Blackjack Tips & Strategies, Features Articles, Gaming News, Winning Tips
Blackjack stands as one of the most strategic and enduring casino games in the casino. Players around the world still chase that perfect 21 with the same thrill that has captivated gamblers for centuries.
The game’s roots stretch back to 17th-century Europe. Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes referenced a similar game called “veintiuno” (twenty-one) in his 1601–1602 novella Rinconete y Cortadillo. In the story, characters cheat at a game where the goal is to reach 21 without busting, with the ace counting as 1 or 11. This early version used Spanish decks that sometimes lacked tens, influencing later rules.
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