Nov 20, 2020 | Gaming News, Horseracing Tips & Strategies, In this Issue
Jockey Edgar Prado guides Barbaro to victory in the 132nd Kentucky Derby. (Photos courtesy of Churchill Downs)
A wise man once told me, “Many a great narrative is camouflaged on that occasion when it first rubs shoulders with the limelight”. Well, believe me when I tell you that this axiom certainly proved true inside the confines of Delaware Park Racetrack on October 4th, 2005. See, because even though the day’s 7th race (a one mile “Maiden Special Weight” turf affair) was captured in dazzling fashion by a 7-1 first time starter, no one in attendance could have possibly realized that the curtain had just gone up on one of thoroughbred horse racing’s most poignant tragedies. (more…)
Nov 9, 2020 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews
Rhythm City Casino Resort is a mix of the best parts of hospitality. Reopening the land-based operations in 2016, the resort is located on the eastern border of Iowa in Davenport and has some of the best amenities for guests to enjoy. The resort is primarily owned by the Kehl family, who are known for customer service after a long tenure in the hospitality business.
The Kehl’s got their start in restaurant business the 1960’s with a small café, by the 1970’s they had expanded and started offering dinner cruises and by 1986, they had a 1,000 passenger boat and were filling up the cruises nightly. So, when the talks of expanded gambling on the riverside in Iowa started to get serious, the Kehls were among the first to get in on the new industry.
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Feb 19, 2020 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
Railbird Festival, the Lexington, Kentucky-based, world-class music festival produced by AC Entertainment and Lexington entrepreneur David Helmers, is proud to present its 2020 lineup. Grammy Award-winning artists topping the weekend’s bill include Americana standout Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and singer-songwriter Maren Morris. The festival will return to the Grounds at Keeneland, August 22-23, 2020.
Additional acts include The Head and the Heart, Young the Giant, The Decemberists, Tanya Tucker, Trampled By Turtles, Colter Wall, Whiskey Meyers, and more. More than 30 artists will perform across three stages during the two-day festival.
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Feb 4, 2020 | Gaming News, In this Issue
Who want’s win the Ultimate Casino Getaway from your friends at Gaming and Destinations? Well…here’s your chance!
It’s time to vote for your favorite casinos in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards! It only take a couple of minutes and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win the Ultimate Casino Getaway! Don’t miss out!
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Jan 31, 2020 | Features Articles, Gaming News, Property Reviews, Southern Gaming Reviews: Wine, Bourbon, Cigars and things we love!, Sports Tips
With the Super Bowl kicking off this weekend and March Madness right around the corner, there has never been a better time to be a sports bettor than now. With the expansion of sports books at casinos around the region, and online sports betting more available than ever, the hardest part decision you’ll have is deciding where to watch, and wager! We are excited to give you a quick run down of some of our favorite casinos to watch, and wager, on your next big game. We hope you like our suggestions.
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Jan 14, 2020 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
BILOXI, Miss.- Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story – the show that inspired a generation of multi-million selling juke-box musicals including Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Million Dollar Quartet and We Will Rock You takes the stage at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino for four shows, Feb. 28 – March 1.
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Now in its 30th year, the show has been seen by more than 22 million music fans since it opened in London’s West End in 1989. Buddy speaks an international language and continues to have audiences from eight to 80 rockin’ in the aisles across the globe.
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