Destination Lexington: Horse Farms & Bourbon Distilleries
THERE ARE FEW PLACES in the world as eclectic as Kentucky. Known as the horse and bourbon capital of the world, the state is the birthplace of approximately 30 percent of the nation's horses each year and home to nearly 5 million barrels of aging bourbon. The entire...
NFL Future Odds a Sure Bet – The Lines Released for 2017 Season
Sometimes the best value bets are future ranging in options from who will win the Super Bowl almost a year away, or the first week of NFL games. Thanks to online sportsbook, BetOnline.ag, bettors can get started finding the best values with the opening line odds. Sportsbook Brand Manager Dave Mason has released the opening lines for the 2017 NFL season – to win Super Bowl LII, Week 1 odds and a variety of season prop bets including perfect season, perfect “bad” season (0-16), will any game end in a tie (definitely liking the YES for this one) and more. Good luck in finding the value!
Triple Crown Track Comparisons: Finding the Bias
The Triple Crown is the most exciting combination of thoroughbred races in the world. Consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, the trail is grueling but the rewards are endless. Each racetrack has its own unique characteristics that require different running styles and race strategy. In this article, we break down some of those differences to find the silver lining to help you handicap with confidence. Good Luck!
Craps: Ruining Your Fun
Okay, this column might ruin your fun if you are a craps player. That is correct. As a busy-bodied gambling writer I want everyone to see craps the way I see it because, well, I am right.
First, as craps players know and as many novices hovering near the table can readily see, craps has such a variety of bets that it can give a new player a headache. Watching players throwing out their chips and calling out weird names (“I’ll take a C and E.” “Give me a Yo for five dollars!” “All the hard ways my man!”) will make many…
Blackjack: Playing Common Hands
Blackjack can be tricky. Some hands are obvious, but some correct plays can make you wonder how the math adds up.
Here are a few examples of those hands, and how you should play them.
How would you play the following four blackjack hands? The dealer’s upcard is a 6.
Top Casino Suites: Living it Up!
The life of a high roller can be compared to that of a Hollywood star. While they may not have paparazzi or sign autographs, they will have plenty of attention from the moment they arrive at valet to the end of the trip, and no request is too big. Including great suites to stay in.
We have highlighted a few of our favorite suites and hope you agree!
Midwest Roadside Distractions: What they are and where you’ll find them!
You’re driving along the highway and BAM, there’s a big bottle of catsup! Or an over sized dinosaur. These larger than life roadside attractions stretch from coast to coast and as you zip by at 75 miles per hour, a thought might run through your mind, ‘I wonder what that’s all about?’
Well, we are excited to highlight a few fun Roadside Distractions of the Midwest posing as great spots to stop, gas up and stretch the legs for a bit. Enjoy!
10 Ways to Maximize Your Slot Play
When we sit down to play a slot machine, our task is simple: Make a bet, spin the reels and the machine takes care of the rest. Except in rare instances, there are no strategies to learn or skills to master. The flip side is that while we can’t affect the outcome in any predictable way, nor tell from the outside which games are the highest-paying, there are things we do know about slots and the casinos that operate them to get the most out of a day on the machines. Here are 10 things every slot player should know.
Types of Casino Gamblers & The Things They Say
When it comes to gamblers, you will notice a lot of different eclectic personalities and behaviors. You will see everything from superstitious rituals to over zealous excitement with visions of guaranteed jackpots.
Whatever category you find yourself in, or your favorite gambling buddies, we feel that most fall in to one of three categories. Check them out and see which you align with the most.
Casino Courtesy: Know the Games…Get the Results.
When a new year rolls around, it often brings the desire to implement new behaviors, resolutions and a chance for a fresh start. For gamers, knowing the basic knowledge of the games you are playing, and the courtesy that comes along with it, might be the factor in coming out ahead or not.
Being knowledgeable about the rules of the games in casinos doesn’t always mean a player is familiar with proper protocol. Freshen up on the basics with this rundown of rules for Slots, Craps, Blackjack and Roulette.
