Jan 10, 2018 | Gaming News
Gamblers love glamorous vacation spots where they can try to win their fortunes while enjoying other luxuries such as great entertainment, delicious food, lavish accommodations, spas, golfing, and even beaches. Gamblers can go to any bar with a slot machine in their hometown anytime, but the real fun and excitement comes from getting to go on an amazing vacation and traveling the world to visit some of the best gambling resorts and casinos.
We are excited to unveil a few of our favorites for you to consider this year. (more…)
Jan 6, 2018 | Gaming News
When it comes to a planning your casino getaways, it is always good to find a place that offers everything under one roof, especially if you are staying overnight. One of the Midwest’s premier entertainment destinations, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, offers everything you would need to make your stay fantastic.
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Jan 4, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue
When it comes to Las Vegas, no one knows the city better than Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton. Known as an American icon, Newton has performed with the biggest names in show business including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and many more. Making his Las Vegas debut in the 1950’s, he has played over 20,000 shows and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
Gaming and Destinations recently caught up with the star himself and talked about everything from his early years as a performer to one day attending the Kentucky Derby. He is certainly one of a kind and we highly recommend making it a point to check out his show on your next Vegas visit.
Enjoy the interview!
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Jan 3, 2018 | Gaming News, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies, Winning Tips
Not too long ago I was heading for my favorite bank of video poker (VP) machines when my friend asked why I didn’t play “real poker” in the card room. This, of course, wasn’t the first time a nose was subtly turned up regarding the felt game’s “superiority” to step-daughter, video poker. I honestly feel no need to get defensive about VP, but must say they are very different games and neither one is entitled to #special bragging rights.
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Jan 2, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue
Super Bowl LII, the 52nd Super Bowl championship game, will decide the league champion for the 2017 NFL season. The Big Game is scheduled to be held on February 4, 2018, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It will be the second Super Bowl in Minneapolis, which previously hosted Super Bowl XXVI in 1992. This year’s game will be just the sixth Super Bowl in a cold weather city.
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Jan 2, 2018 | Blackjack Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, Winning Tips
A friend of mine was watching me play blackjack in a casino. I was playing heads-up against the dealer in a double-deck game. He didn’t say much to me while I was playing other than to give me an “atta boy” when I beat the dealer, or offer condolences when the dealer pulled a miracle draw to beat me.
After about forty-five minutes of playing, we broke for lunch. My friend is a typical casual blackjack player and he queried me about some of the insurance bets that I made. “How come you sometimes insured your 20s and other times you didn’t, and why in hell did you insure your 7? I always thought you’re supposed to insure your good hands and not your bad hands?” I proceeded to explain to him the following.
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