Beau Rivage Rocks New Stay Well Rooms and Lounge
(Biloxi, Mississippi) Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, in partnership with wellness real estate and technology company Delos, recently debuted its Stay Well rooms and welcome lounge. Integrating Delos’ scientifically validated in-room features and programming designed to enhance physical, mental and social well-being, Stay Well rooms help minimize the impact travel has on the human body and optimize the guest experience.
“Beau Rivage is proud to introduce the Stay Well concept, fulfilling the requests of numerous guests as well as the desires of the rapidly growing health and wellness travel market,” said MGM Southeast President & COO Travis Lunn. “MGM Resorts was the initial adopter of the Stay Well concept in Las Vegas, and now our guests in Coastal Mississippi can enjoy all we have to offer without sacrificing their commitment to healthy living.”
Property Spotlight: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort – Hot Springs, Arkansas
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas is the #1 attraction in the state and has been one of the top Thoroughbred racing tracks in the country since 1904. After a major renovation and the addition of a full Vegas-style casino and resort, including a luxurious hotel, spa, and event center, guests are raving about ‘The New Oaklawn.’
“We have taken luxury to a whole new level in Arkansas,” Oaklawn President Louis Cella said. “It will enhance the entertainment experience at Oaklawn, in Hot Springs, and throughout Arkansas, which will further elevate our status as a leading tourism and recreation destination.”
The Hotel at Oaklawn features eight stories with 198 rooms and suites. Each room offers luxurious amenities with great views of the surrounding Hot Springs area or trackside rooms that offer guests the option to watch the top-quality Thoroughbred racing from the comfort of their rooms.
Blackjack: 5 Costly Hands and How to Play Them
In any learning experience, mistakes go with the territory and the game of blackjack is no exception. Players who are serious about cutting the house edge learn basic strategy to eliminate most mistakes. However, those who are not so dedicated will keep making non-optimal plays and losing money.
Some mistakes crop up repeatedly and to some players, the wrong plays seem so right that they can’t convince themselves to play the basic strategy way.
Let’s take a look at common yet costly plays, with detours to related errors. They may not be the costliest plays you can make, but the downside of hitting a hard 20 is a lot worse than the cost of the hands below. But no one makes that play so hopefully you won’t either!
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Announces All Star Entertainment Line-up
Gary Allan will kick-off the Summer of great music at Beau Rivage on Aug,. 28.
BILOXI, Miss. – It’s showtime once again as headline entertainment makes its long-awaited return to MGM Resorts International’s Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. Country star Gary Allan will kick off the schedule when he takes the Beau Rivage Theatre stage on Saturday, Aug. 28.
“Live entertainment is a key component to the Beau Rivage experience,” said MGM Resorts’ Southeast Region President and COO Travis Lunn. “We have seen tremendous pent-up demand for live entertainment and since reopening, guests have been looking forward to the time when they can sing along to their favorite artists.”
Gary Allan has four No. 1 hits and 14 Top 10 hits on the country charts to his credit, including “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” “Nothing On but the Radio” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain.)” Since the release of his first album in 1996, he has released eight additional studio albums, has been certified platinum on three back-to-back albums and certified gold five times.
Ticket are available now for all shows at BeauRivage.com
Jeff Foxworthy: Classic Comedy Coming to a Casino Near You!
Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in modern history and also happens to be the largest-selling comedy recording artist in history, multiple Grammy Award nominee and bestselling author of 26 books. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his acts go well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature. He is currently on tour and heading to several casinos along the way, including a stop at North Star Mohican Casino on August 20th. For his full tour visit JeffFoxworthy.com.
Gaming and Destinations publisher, G. Douglas Dreisbach, caught up with the King of Comedy himself to find out about what makes him tick, how he comes up with his content and what makes playing casino and resort style shows different than others.
Listen to Jeff Foxworthy tell how his ‘You might be a Redneck’ came to be:
Listen to the full interview with Jeff Foxworthy:
Caroline Jones: The Gulf Coast Girl
As the world gradually returns to a recognizable and welcome form, vacation destinations around the country are bracing for a year’s worth of pent-up demand from travelers eager to have fun again. One of the country’s most beautiful locales, Coastal Mississippi, has put together a special campaign to attract visitors to its unique combination of beaches, world-class gaming, mouthwatering cuisine, and unparalleled outdoor adventure opportunities. The marketing campaign showcases the song “Gulf Coast Girl”, a recent hit by rising star Caroline Jones. The song features, among others, Jimmy Buffett, a Pascagoula native and lifelong ambassador for The Secret Coast and its laid-back lifestyle.
Celebrate the Taste of the Kentucky Derby at Home with Virtual Cooking Classes from Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs Racetrack announced the official menus of the 147th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, with a special twist to help fans nationwide celebrate from home. For the first time, foodies everywhere will have an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from Churchill Downs’ Executive Chef, David Danielson, through an engaging online cooking experience.
By combining the highly anticipated at-home menu with all-new virtual cooking classes, Churchill Downs is making it easy to partake in authentic Derby traditions at home.
23.2 Million Americans to Wager on Super Bowl LV
23.2 million Americans plan to bet a total of $4.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl LV matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research. Among Super Bowl bettors, a record 7.6 million will bet with online sportsbooks this year, up 63 percent year-over-year.
“This year’s Super Bowl is expected to generate the largest single-event legal handle in American sports betting history,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “With a robust legal market, Americans are abandoning illegal bookies and taking their action into the regulated marketplace in record numbers.”
Since last year’s game, 36 million more American adults have gained the opportunity to safely bet in legal markets in their home state with seven new jurisdictions now live: Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Larry King: The Master of the Microphone
Few people can say they have mastered their industry or trade. Even fewer can say they have mastered it for fifty years. One of the few who has accomplished this scarce feat is Larry King. The man who made a living interviewing the biggest names in show business, politics, social circles and just about every super star you could imagine.
In 2011, when he signed off on his final Larry King Live Show on CNN, he left us with the words “Instead of goodbye, how about so long.”
Southern Gaming publisher, G. Douglas Dreisbach got the opportunity to catch up with the legend himself in 2011 for an article/interview published in the May 2011 issue of Southern Gaming and Destinations. R.I.P. to the King of the microphone.
Listen to his description of the Kentucky Derby below.
Listen to the entire interview for free below.
Property Profile: Rhythm City Casino Resort – Davenport, Iowa
While casinos are primarily known for great gaming, there is no doubt that the amenities and offerings that surround the gaming are just as much of an attraction as the games themselves. Realizing this, casino properties have upped their game with features like spas, fine dining and other luxuries that will keep customers happy and coming back. Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport, Iowa is a preferred property of Midwest Gaming and offers the highest level of quality and luxury that any gaming enthusiast would love.
Whether it’s the sleek, classy hotel rooms or the delicious food at Ruthie’s Steak and Seafood, Rhythm City Casino Resort has something for everyone.
