May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Midwest Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
South Dakota Award Winners
Best Overall Property
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
3. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Best Suites
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Best Rooms
1. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
Best Casino Floor
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Poker Room
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Dakota Sioux Casino
3. Grand River Casino Resort
Best Restaurant
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Best Buffet
1. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
2. Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
3. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Best Spa
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Pool
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Entertainment
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Deadwood Mountain Casino
2. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
Best Nightlife
1. Dakota Sioux Casino
2. Deadwood Mountain Casino
3. Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Best Theme
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Hickok’s Hotel & Gaming
3. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
Best Casino Personnel
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Customer Service
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Deadwood Gulch Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Advertising
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Mountain Casino
Best Players Club
1. The Lodge at Deadwood Resort
2. Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort
3. Deadwood Gulch Resort
May 25, 2018 | In this Issue
Southern Gaming’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award Winners
Biloxi/Gulf Coast Area
Best Overall Property
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Best Suites
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Golden Nugget Biloxi
Best Rooms
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Scarlet Pearl Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Casino Floor
1. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Poker Room
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Best Restaurant
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Best Buffet
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Spa
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Pool
1. Golden Nugget Biloxi
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Best Golf Course
1. Fallen Oak @ Beau Rivage
2. Grand Bear @ Harrah’s
3. Bridges @ Hollywood Casino
Best Entertainment
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Entertainment Venue
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2. IP Casino Resort & Spa
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Nightlife
1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Theme
1. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Treasure Bay Casino
Best Casino Personnel (Dealers, Slot attendants, etc…)
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Best Customer Service
1. IP Casino Resort & Spa
2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
3. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Best Advertising
1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
2. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Best Players Club
1. Harrah’s Gulf Coast
2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
3. IP Casino Resort & Spa
Apr 19, 2018 | Blackjack Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, In this Issue, Winning Tips
It was an unbelievably hot afternoon in the summer of 1968 when the young couple arrived in Las Vegas. It was their first trip ever to this gambling Mecca and they didn’t know what to expect. Certainly the 120 degree temperature was nothing they had ever experienced in their native New Jersey. When they arrived at the Aladdin Casino Hotel, they were taken aback by the elegance of the casino. The adrenaline was already flowing through the young mans body as he couldn’t wait to play blackjack. They agreed that she would stand in the hotel check-in line and he would “check out the casino”.
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Apr 16, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews
The family of properties under the Wind Creek umbrella includes a variety of amenities and offerings for gaming enthusiasts across the board. Their slogan, “There’s always something extra to do here” certainly fits the bill with three premier properties scattered throughout Alabama. Whether you enjoy their delicious variety of cuisine, amenities to guarantee your comfort satisfaction or the hot action in the casino, you are sure to find your “winning moment” at these winning properties.
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Apr 13, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue, Poker Tips, Winning Tips
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Playing A-x Suited: Bad Flop
Suppose that a jackal has raised the flop, and you have called his raise with Ad- 5d, and then the big blind calls as well. If the flop comes down Js-Qh-3d and the big blind checks and the jackal bets, fold your hand. You have missed the flop (you don’t have either a pair, a straight draw, or a flush draw); you have only two bets in the pot at this point; and you were the caller before the flop, not the raiser. There is no warrant for getting further involved in this hand. (more…)
Apr 10, 2018 | Gaming News, In this Issue, Other Tips, Winning Tips
Recently I was yakking with a friend about a lost $100K jackpot at a Florida casino when I realized it could have happened to any of us. That’s when it dawned on me that either the casino or the court often makes seemingly illogical and unfair decisions regarding who gets the jackpot cash. While researching this topic, I discovered a few interesting cases of interest I look forward to highlighting in this two part series for Gaming and Destinations.
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