Dining Destination: Great Tastes in Tunica
Just minutes south of Memphis you’ll find two amazing restaurants that capture the essence of Southern-style cuisine and offer a truly unique dining experience, Fairbanks Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino and The Barn Prime at 1st Jackpot Casino.
Casino Knowledge: Questions From the Vault with John G.
I field hundreds of questions from readers every year. They cover a wide range of topics including strategy basics, bankroll needs and even gaming history. A few catch my eye as being of special interest.
Right now, with the expansion of sports betting, there are things players need to know that were outside their usual domain before last year. Here are a few from the vault you might find interesting.
Top Casino Sports Books and Bars: Gearing Up for the Game
As the summer winds down, football talk ramps up. Teams are in full-scale practice mode and working to tweek their playbooks for the first games in August. This season is sure to be filled with some magnificent match-ups both at the college and professional level, so we wanted to offer you our suggestions for which casinos have the best set-ups to take in the action, and even make some wagers. Several of the Mississippi casinos offer full sports betting, while others offer great places to watch games, grab some suds and grub and cheer on your favorite teams.
Casino Strategy: House Edge Education
Casino games have built-in mathematical advantages favoring the house. For the most part, you cannot completely reverse that advantage and get an edge for yourself unless you learn to count cards at blackjack or play expert strategy at certain video poker games with favorable pay tables.But short of learning to count cards or playing video poker at an expert level, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the most out of what casino games have to offer. In this article, we highlight a few that will help you along the way without having to go to extremes of learning new systems and strategies. Good luck!
G&D’s Casino Chef Showdown Winner Announced!
It’s official! The 2019 Culinary King of the Casino is Chef Greg Hargrow from Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi. Chef Hargrow outlasted some stiff competition in this year’s Casino Chef Showdown, but prevailed in the end as the champion. Check out his winning recipe below, as well as the other participating chefs, and be sure to stop by and try out their menu’s…they are all amazing!
Gold Strike Casino Resort Celebrates 25 Years
TUNICA, Miss. – Since opening its doors as Circus Circus Tunica on August 29, 1994, Gold Strike Casino Resort has invested more than $175 million into the resort, making it the premier destination in the Mid-South. MGM Resorts International’s north Mississippi gem celebrates its 25th anniversary throughout the month of August with exciting casino promotions, food and beverage specials and headline entertainment.
Don’t miss the fun and excitement all month long!
NFL Season Preview: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
As mandatory minicamps come to an end and the new NFL season can be seen on the horizon, we are excited to bring you a our insight on a few teams who are bound to make some noise this year, a few that will come up short, and a little fantasy insight along the way.
We hope you have a successful season of fun filled sports action at your favorite casino sportsbooks or other optimal viewing spots!
Moneyline Book Bar & Grill Opens at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica
TUNICA, Miss. – MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort further solidifies its position as the region’s leading destination for sports and entertainment with the opening of Moneyline Book, Bar & Grill. The $7 million venue is the next evolution of sports betting in Mississippi and features more than 60 HD screens including a giant video wall, expansive bar, three-meal dining, sportsbook, VIP lounge, lively entertainment, and the Mid-South’s first Topgolf Swing Suite.
SLOT FLOORS of The South – Our Top Picks!
What makes a slot floor amazing and worth a visit? In our opinion, it’s the perfect blend of various components. First and foremost, we don’t like to feel crammed, so the floors that are easy to move around in are definitely a must. No one wants to be bumped in the chair while trying to play his or her favorite machine! We also love the casinos that have subtle background music, but not blasting so loud that you literally have to SHOUT to speak with the person sitting next to you.
We feel for the non-smokers as well. The ventilation of the floor is extremely important, as cigarette smoke can be unbearable for those who don’t partake. We are confident that the gaming floors selected in this year’s Top Slot Floors of 2019 will meet your expectations as they have certainly blown our standards out of the water. Our goal is to enhance your slot experience, so use this as a guide on your next gaming quest!
Slot Speculation: Theories and Questions Answered
Slot players like to think about the games they play as much as those who play any other games. A key difference is that you can’t see the inner workings of a slot machine. You can’t watch the process by which results are determined and calculate your chances, like craps, roulette or blackjack players can.That has long led slot players to speculate and form their own theories. Are results really random? (Short answer: yes.) Does it make a difference to your payback percentage if you push buttons, pull handles or touch the screen? (No.) Can the casino choose who wins and who loses? (No.)Modern video slots have brought new questions including both the mechanics of how games work and downright philosophical debates.On the game mechanics side, one question that’s been prominent in reader email is, “How can players who bet different amounts be allowed to play for the same jackpot?
