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!
Derby City Hosts Three Rocking Weekends in September
In what is sure to be the most rocking month in the history of Louisville, Kentucky, music fans are in for at treat with three all-star music festivals covering just about every genre of music. Kicking it all off is Hometown Rising (September 14 & 15) featuring country music all-stars, then get ready for the rock legends at Bourbon & Beyond (September 20, 21, 22), and lastly Louder Than Life (September 27, 28, 29) will wrap it all up with the rockers of the world. Regardless of what your music preference is, you will surely find your niche with one of the three and Louisville is waiting for you with open arms.
All three festivals are conveniently located among the newly renovated Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Festival Grounds offering plenty of parking and proximity to hotels, restaurants and the airport.
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!
North Star Mohican Casino Resort Unveils Fall Entertainment Line-up
(Bowler, Wisconsin) Northern Wisconsin, are you ready? North Star Mohican Casino Resort has once again solidified their position as an entertainment leader in the Midwest with their recent booking of a flock of concerts and performances that will have guests raving.
Check out the latest line-up, get your tickets, book your room and get ready to have a night to remember!
Railbird Fest Set for August 10 & 11 at Keeneland Racecourse – Lexington, KY
Get ready to experience Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky like never before with the first-ever Railbird Festival, taking place August 10th and 11th! A Kentucky extravaganza through and through, Railbird is centered around music, bourbon, and equine with performances by The Raconteurs, Hozier, Tyler Childers, Brandi Carlile, and more! CLICK HERE for more information and tickets!
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Kicks-Off WSOP Events
The World Series of Poker Circuit will conclude its 15th season at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort with an event series scheduled for August 1 – 12 and over $4 million up for grabs. The August series will feature a $1,700 Main Event and two Senior Events.
Also taking place during the August series is the Global Casino Championship. The prestigious three day tournament will take place on August 6-8 and will feature a minimum $1 million guaranteed prize pool and will award the winner a World Series of Poker gold bracelet.
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!
