Feb 14, 2017 | Features Articles, Gaming News
The World’s Largest! The Biggest! The Tallest! The Smallest! Nothing says America like a good superlative, and nothing helped paint the idyllic image of travel-by-car in mid-century U S of A as much as the roadside attraction did.
Equal parts museum piece, carnival sideshow and schlock, these tawdry excuses to pull off the highway for a little respite from the dotted white lines showcase some of the best and worst of what our country has to offer: For every mammoth monument to the legendary folk heroes of yore (Paul Bunyan) there is macabre marker of our dark side (Who WOULDN’T want to see the Bonnie and Clyde death car?).
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Feb 9, 2017 | craps, Craps Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
Craps is one of the more intense and therefore more fun games in a casino. But it’s also among the more difficult to understand. With this column, I’m beginning a series on the basics of Craps to perhaps help even more people learn how to roll the dice.
To begin, it helps to understand the roles of the casino personnel attending the game. There are usually three dealers working the game and a box person who supervises. One dealer, called the stickman, stands on the side of the table with the players. He has a long stick that he uses to move the dice. He gives the dice to the shooter, takes the dice to the middle of the table between rolls and announces the payoffs of the winning bets in the middle of the table.
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Feb 9, 2017 | Gaming News, Property Reviews
Overall Score: 98.6
Property Overview: Rising Star Casino Resort is located in Southern Indiana near Cincinnati, OH. Featuring a hotel with close to 300 rooms, a pool, award-winning links-style golf course and a fantastic steakhouse (Wellington’s), this is truly a great casino getaway. The property is also located right next to the small town of Rising Sun where you will find quaint shops and diners to fill your relaxing afternoons.
Reader Ratings:
- What was your overall experience: 100
- Was check-in smooth? 100
- Was the staff friendly and helpful? 99
- Was the price right? 98
- Was it clean? 95
- Was it what you expected based on property web-site? 100
Review by Linda A. from Kingston, OH: It’s always a great visit. Easy check-in, friendly staff. The staff at the buffet is also excellent and the cashiers are very attentive. We’ve visited several times and will visit several more. We also take advantage of the work-out area and pool just to relax. Rising Star is very generous with comps. The free entertainment is also a plus. We can just sit and listen to the band or gamble. The Christmas decor is outstanding and it’s nice to see families bring their children to enjoy the scenery and pool, etc. We did prefer the noon check-out time but that isn’t a huge inconvenience. On a nice day, one can walk up town and enjoy some of the local establishments or just walk along the river. It’s a nice little getaway for us because of our busy schedules. I have referred friends to Rising Star and no one has been disappointed with the property or it’s amenities. The addition of the Lodge was a good managerial decision. Naturally, most guests prefer to be in the main hotel, but it does give another option.
Review by Robin from Beech Grove, IN: I love this casino because it’s always clean, has a friendly staff and I love the inside of the casino. There is such a variety of slot machines and I love the food in the buffet and the little Steakhouse. It was beautifully decorated at Christmas time and the gift shop is so cute and quaint and prices are very reasonable too. The little town it’s in is also great and sits right by the Ohio River. It’s the best casino for me because it’s not a huge casino but I always seem to have good luck there and the slots are good. I’ll continue to keep going back since Rising Star is my favorite casino of all time. I even love the drive and it’s about an hour and half from my house. They always comps my room so I have more money to gamble with. They also have a non-smoking floor which I love because I’m not a smoker. The staff is very friendly and I’ve never had a problem with anything. Sunday through Thursday seem to be less crowded and I really like gambling between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 in the morning since it seems to be less crowded and the slots are loose…or maybe I just have better luck at that time! I enjoy it the and will be going back soon!
Property Contact info:
Rising Star Casino Resort
777 Rising Star Drive
Rising Sun, IN 47040
1-800-472-6311
RisingStarCasino.com
Standard Hotel Room Rates: $89-$159
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Feb 7, 2017 | Gaming News, Property Reviews
Overall Score: 100%
Property Overview: Lumiere Place Casino and Hotel is located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri and is considered one of the premier gaming properties in the city. Featuring two hotels, HotelLumiere at the Arch and a partnership with a neighboring Four Seasons Hotel that was recently named a top twenty hotel in North America, you can’t go wrong. The rooms have been recently renovated and the property features five dining option headlined by Cielo Restaurant, meaning ‘sky’ in Italian, offers traditional Italian classics accompanied by breathtaking views of the Arch and the city skyline. Add to the mix 1,700 slots, 60 table games and a 13 table poker room, and you’ve got yourself a road trip!
Reader Review by: Deborah C. from Springfield, IL
Date of Visit: 10/2016
Reviewer Notes: This was not my first visit but is always my first choice when we go that direction. Lumiere is not the closest for us but we like it because it is always very clean, comfortable and welcoming. I also always get good comps here and the staff is helpful. I can always count on a pleasant stay. A suggestion for the rooms would be to have the option of having a fridge with the mini bar, or just a fridge, in the rooms for convenience. Room service is very prompt and courteous.
Reviewer Ratings:
- What was your overall experience: 100
- Was check-in smooth? 100
- Was the staff friendly and helpful? 100
- Was the price right? 100
- Was it clean? 100
- Was it what you expected based on property web-site? 100
Did you win? Yes
Will you go back to this property? Yes
Property Contact info:
Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel
999 N. 2nd St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
1-877-450-7711
LumierePlace.com
Standard Hotel Room Rates: $99-$209
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Feb 3, 2017 | Gaming News
For the fourth straight year, Harrah’s New Orleans was recently named among the best hotels in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information. The property was recognized as one of the Best Hotels in New Orleans in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences.
“We are honored that Harrah’s New Orleans has once again been recognized with a Silver badge in the U.S. News and World Report Best Hotels rankings,” said Dan Real, Caesars Entertainment regional president-south and Harrah’s New Orleans general manager. “This award would not be possible without our exceptional team members who go above and beyond to provide our guests with the highest level of customer service each time they visit.”
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Feb 3, 2017 | Gaming News, Property Reviews
Overall Score: 100%
Property Overview: Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi is a resort worth visiting. The 31-story gold colored hotel features over 1,200 rooms and suites, the award-winning Chicago Steakhouse, an 800-seat theater for concerts and the Buffet Americana that will rival any buffet anywhere. The property also features an indoor pool (18 years or older only) and outdoor sun deck as well as a full-service spa.
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