Vote for Your Favorite Casinos & Win a Gambling Getaway!

Vote for a Chance to Win a Casino Getaway! 

Southern & Midwest Gaming’s Readers’ Choice Awards are back and we want to know what casinos are your favorite! Cast your vote for your favorite casinos across the region from November 1 through December 15 and help crown the best in gaming, dining, entertainment, and more.

As a thank-you for voting, you’ll be entered to win a gambling getaway to the casino of your choice! The package includes an overnight stay, dinner at the restaurant of your choice at the property, gambling money to play with and gas money to get there for a getaway you’ll never forget.

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Blackjack Splitting Strategy: When to Divide and Conquer

Blackjack is often called the “thinking player’s game,” and one of the most powerful tools you have at the table is the ability to split your cards. Done correctly, splitting can turn a mediocre hand into two strong ones—or even tilt the odds slightly in your favor. Done poorly, however, it can drain your chips faster than you expect. Knowing when to split, and just as importantly when not to, is the key to getting the most out of this move.

Let’s walk through the best strategies for splitting cards in blackjack and the reasoning behind them.

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Winter Wagering: Heat Up Your Sports Betting and Casino Getaways

As the chill of Winter sets in, the excitement in the sports and gambling worlds heats up. For gamblers across the South and Midwest, November offers some of the most compelling opportunities to combine the thrill of the game with savvy betting strategies and smart casino travel. Whether you’re hitting the sportsbooks for NFL and college football or planning a weekend getaway to a nearby casino resort, there’s plenty to keep your action-packed calendar full.

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Sweet Suites: Luxury Stays at Top Casinos Across the Region

When it comes to a memorable casino getaway, the right accommodations can elevate your experience from exciting to extraordinary. Across the U.S., premier casinos are redefining luxury with suites designed for relaxation, indulgence, and style. Whether you’re celebrating a big win, unwinding between gaming sessions, or enjoying a private escape, these suites deliver the perfect blend of comfort, sophistication, and amenities. Here are a few of our top picks when it comes to sweet suite accommodations. Enjoy!

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Ron Turcotte: The Jockey Who Guided Legends

While the debate surrounding, “Who is the greatest thoroughbred racehorse of all time?” will perpetuate now until the cows come home, there is no argument when it comes to the question of, “What is the single most impressive performance ever witnessed in the annals of North American flat racing?” Unequivocally, Secretariat’s thirty-one length victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, one that solidified his stature as the “Sport of Kings’” ninth Triple Crown Champion, is far and away the most impressive feat ever turned in by an equine athlete.

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Chef Allison Spicer from Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Wins Casino Chef Showdown!

Congrats to Chef Allison Spicer from Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort (D’Iberville, Miss.) who won the 2025 Casino Chef Showdown Online Recipe Contest. Her recipe for Blueberry Galette with Almond Frangipane, Vanilla Gelato & Blueberry Compote (Recipe) hit the spot with voters as she narrowly edged out the other final round contestant, Chef Michael Timmins from Island Resort and Casino (Harris, Michigan), and his recipe for Horizons Wellington (Recipe).

Look for a Chef Spotlight with Spicer in the September Casino Dining Guide, as well as other great recipes and great casino cuisine to check out on your next gambling getaway.

Thanks for all of the chefs who participated and be sure to check out all of the recipes below.

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