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 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews, Southern Gaming Reviews: Wine, Bourbon, Cigars and things we love!
North Star Mohican Casino resort located in Bowler, Wisconsin prides itself on offering a resort experience that is modest in scale but strong in comfort.
The resort features 129 rooms and suites, including king and double-queen, along with a handful of larger suites, as well as other amenities that will fill your gambling getaway to no end.
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Apr 30, 2026 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews
The summer is upon us and there is nothing better than lounging by the pool on a hot day while thinking about winning big in the casino at night.
In this article, we are excited to highlight a few of our favorite gambling getaways where you will find resort-style amenities and hot gambling action to keep you busy. Enjoy!
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Mar 6, 2026 | craps, Craps Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
Few casino experiences match the excitement of a lively craps table. Chips clatter across felt, players cheer in unison, and strangers become teammates with every winning roll. The game’s fast pace and communal spirit create one of the most electric atmospheres in any casino. Beneath the noise and celebration, however, craps is governed by precise mathematics. Players who understand probability and bet selection can enjoy the spectacle while keeping the house edge remarkably low.
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Mar 6, 2026 | Blackjack Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
Blackjack has earned a rare distinction in the casino world: it is one of the few games where knowledgeable players can reduce the house advantage to nearly zero. While luck influences short-term results, long-term outcomes hinge on understanding the rules, applying correct strategy, and maintaining emotional discipline. Casual players often face a house edge between two and four percent. With optimal play and favorable table conditions, that edge can shrink to under one-half of one percent.
That difference may sound small, but over hundreds of hands it represents the difference between extending your bankroll and watching it steadily disappear.
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