May 18, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
Racing and Gaming are on the fast track in The Land of Opportunity
The first national river, the first European settlement on the Lower Mississippi, the biggest oxbow lake in America, the only public mine where you can dig for diamonds and keep what you find â?¦ Arkansas is known for a lot of things, and increasingly, itâ??s known for year-round racing and gaming action.
Arkansas has two great racing and gaming venues – Southland Park Gaming and Racing in West Memphis and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming in Hot Springs. Both facilities have recently undergone multi-million dollar renovations that are thrilling high rollers and everyday folks looking to have some serious Natural State fun.
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May 16, 2016 | craps, Craps Tips & Strategies, Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
Question: What do the following sayings have in common?
- An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
- Better late than never…
- High fences make good neighbors…
- Always play the Pass, Come and take full odds!
Answer: They are all true.
Playing the Pass/Come with odds, although even the mathematically best overall strategy cannot guarantee that you will win at craps in the long run, such advice can only guarantee that you’ll lose the least amount in the long run based on your total amount wagered.
So, the above are ‘true truths’
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Mar 23, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News
There are a lot of great gambling options in Mississippi ranging from the Delta Region in Tunica to the comforts of the Gulf Coast and the beaches of Biloxi. Since Hurricane Katrina rocked the Coast in 2005, the area continues to recover bigger and better than ever with record casino revenues. In Tunica, they have seen better days when it comes to revenues, but the area continues to offer great gambling experiences. Two sure bet properties in Mississippi that are receiving many accolades are the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, and the Gold Strike in Tunica, both are owned by MGM Resorts and both are leaders in their respective markets. While each offers its own unique style and character, they both deliver great customer service, premium dining options, the ongoing quest to appeal to customer desires, and of course, great gambling.
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Mar 23, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies
Slot players have long been able to count on games from WMS Gaming and Bally Technologies for fun, innovative ways to play.
From WMS, weâ??ve seen great iconic brands like Monopoly, Jackpot Party, Reel â??Em In and the Wizard of Oz. Bally has given us Blazing 7s, Hot Shot Progressives, Michael Jackson and the recent Wonder Woman.
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Feb 25, 2016 | Features Articles, In this Issue, Property Reviews
Sitting on the banks of the Ohio River in Rising Sun, Indiana, is the premium gaming property Rising Star Casino Resort, a full-service resort destination. With more fun, more excitement and more entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Rising Star Casino offers 294 plush and comfortable rooms. Hotel guests can lay back, relax and enjoy well appointed rooms and in-room amenities such as flat screen televisions, upgraded, luxurious linens, gas fireplaces, colorful decor and more. Other guest amenities include a whirlpool spa, an indoor pool, a steam sauna and fitness room. You owe it to yourself to visit this friendly resort!
Of course Rising Star Casino is known for thrilling casino action but that’s not all! While on property, guests can experience all that Rising Star has to offer along with an excellent staff who might even call you by first name. The property has 1,000 of the most popular slot machines plus a wide variety of your favorite table games. With bigger table limits, you’ll want to Let It Ride on any of our great Rising Star Table Games.
Rising Star Casino is also home to headliner entertainment. The Grand Theatre hosts many entertainers including Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News, the Beach Boys, and Three Dog Night. For more fun and entertainment Friday & Saturday, guests can also enjoy FREE live entertainment in the Pavilion and on Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy a frosty mug in Big Vic’s Pub while listening to some of the tri-state’s most popular bands.
If you have the opportunity to play a round on The Links, Southeastern Indiana’s only Scottish-links-style golf course, it is must! The course features gently rolling bent grass fairways and greens nestled among traditional long waste bunkers, winding lakes and heather rough, with many holes boasting panoramic views of the Ohio River Valley. You can play the tees most appropriate to your game: 5,000 yards from the front or over 6,800 yards from the tips. Ask any player, The Links at Rising Star Casino is a golfer’s playground.
And if thatâ??s not enough, indulge in one or more of Rising Star Casino’s fabulous dining options including Wellington’s Steakhouse or the River View Buffet. Whether you are in the mood for a gourmet steak set in the warm elegance of a fine dining setting while enjoying the finest choice cuts of tender beef or freshest ocean seafood, or prefer the open, bountiful buffet, or even a quick bite at Queen City Market the tremendous variety and quality of selections will have your taste buds begging for more!
So, what is keeping you from visiting this property? Rising Star Casio Resort is the perfect getaway for anyone. And especially for those who live in Louisville, Indianapolis or Cincinnati areas you are within driving distance of the perfect weekend getaway!
For reservations visit RisingStarCasino.com or call 1-800-472-6311.
Feb 19, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
Poor Pete Rose. For awhile, it looked as though 2015 might be the year when finallyâ??FINALLYâ??MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred would pardon the equal parts famous and infamous Cincinnati Red and restore him in the good graces of the League and clear a path to the Hall of Fame.
But weeks of waiting for a decision turned to months, and at least at the time of this writing, when the aroma of Thanksgiving feasts are heralding the advent of Advent and the beginning of the end of the yearâ??no smoke has come from Manfredâ??s chimney to clue the world in on his thinking.
Thatâ??s the thing about sports. Where there is opportunity for heroics, there is temptation for cutting the corner, noodling the numbers, doing the dope. And while fans will tsk-tsk about the players and teams who make the mess, that doesnâ??t mean they donâ??t enjoy reading about them. So while we continue to stand-by for word on Mr. Rose, here is a deeper look at his troubles and recaps of more of sporting morasses.
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