I receive many questions from blackjack players. Below are a few of them with tips on how to tip a dealer, what to do if a dealer makes a mistake and what you should do if a casino oversteps the legal rights of a player.
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.
Property Overview: Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort is located in the heart of Michigan and offers the luxuries of a full service resort. The hotel features over-sized rooms, luxurious suites, a large indoor pool (that holds 66,000 gallons of water!) with an indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi, an outdoor water park with slides, activities and more. The resort also has a luxurious spa, showroom and six dining outlets headlined by the Siniikaung Steak & Chop House.
Property Overview: Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana is a great getaway if you’re looking for great gambling, entertainment, promotions and a casino where there is always excitement. The hotel features almost 400 luxurious rooms and suites, there is a resort-style pool, fantastic Steakhouse (Jimmy’s) and more. As you probably assumed, the entire property is accented with Jimmy Buffet influences and Key West flavors so be ready to kick-back and have a great time!
Featured Question: I like to play the Pass Line plus odds and two Come bets plus odds in craps. How would I use the 5-Count method? Do I play the Pass Line with no odds and wait for the 5-Count and then play odds on the Pass Line and then my two Come bets plus odds?
Or should I wait for the 5-Count and then play three Come bets plus odds or play the Pass Line plus odds and then wait for the 3-Count and start to play my Come bet plus odds? –Tim Dircksen
Property Overview: Grand Casino Hinckley is located just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota and features numerous amenities for guests to enjoy. The property has a hotel with over 560 rooms, five restaurants, a luxurious spa, championship golf course, and more. There is always something going on from including great concerts and promotions. Plus, be sure to check out the web-site for great room deals! ($17 Tuesdays in Jan. & Feb.!)
Property Overview: Indiana Grand Racing and Casino is the closest casino to Indianapolis, Indiana and offers the ultimate stop for slot players. Boasting over 2,200 slot machines and electronic table games, you should be able to find your favorite machine. In addition to the casino, the property also has a horse racing track that hosts both thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and five restaurants headlined by Center Cut Steaks, Seafood & Martinis.
Overall Score: 99%
Property Overview: The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is a premium resort located in Biloxi, Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico. It has 1,750 rooms, a resort-style pool, spa with adjoining fitness area and seven restaurants headlined by BR Prime and Jia Pan Asian Cuisine. The property also hosts headlining entertainment and owns the astounding Tom Fazio golf course, Fallen Oak.
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. Courtesy can be just as important as good strategy when it comes to making a gambling outing an enjoyable experience. Here is a quick rundown of proper play for you to use on your next casino.
The World Series of Poker is the biggest name in poker worldwide. It all started in 1970 when casino operator, and famous gambler, Benny Binion, invited seven of the best-known poker players to a tournament at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, a casino that he owned.
The tournament format back then was to have a set start and stop time, and the winner was determined by secret ballot.
Now the biggest name in poker comes to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for two weeks of tournament action.
Not too long ago the monster of all slot machine malfunctions occurred at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. A lady, thinking she won almost $43 million, returned the next day to learn she was getting a steak dinner instead. What went wrong? In this case, it really was a malfunction since the top prize on the display glass was $6,500, even though the machine flashed $42,949,672.76 and the woman was smart enough to take a selfie. The casino grossly mishandled the situation by not just offering her the top prize of $6,500 rather than enduring a far greater loss in bad publicity. Here are some tips for what you should do if your slot machine malfunctions.
It’s always a pleasure when someone you think you know well surprises you with hidden talents, unexpected strengths and depth of character. It’s especially nice when that person was someone you really liked in the first place. In the case of Dolly Parton, it is even nicer still when you discover that she’s shared her success with so many people, truly earning her the title of “America’s Sweetheart.”
Historically, she has been known for her compassion and outreach to great organizations and causes, so naturally she was one of the first to step up the fund-raising efforts to help with the recent Smokey Mountain fires.
In the wake of the wildfires, which devastated the Smoky Mountain communities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Parton first announced that families in the area who were affected by the fires would be provided with $1,000 per month–any family who lost their primary residence would be eligible for the program. She then announced that she would be joined in the effort by country luminaries such as Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss in “Smoky Mountains Rise”–a 3-hour telethon to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation’s “My People Fund.” The event aired on December 13th, and it was a tremendous success as 100% of the proceeds went to the efforts. They are still accepting donations at www.dollywoodfoundation.org.
Blackjack is one of the most popular games in the casino, and can be one of the most profitable too if you play your hand correctly.
You are probably thinking, “ho-hum, another article on basic strategy. I know that stuff.” Let’s just see. Jot down how you would play these hands (unless otherwise stated, assume a standard 6-deck game, dealer stands on soft 17 and doubling down after pair splitting permitted).
We face a new year ahead of us, the number 2017. For me such a date is the equivalent of living in a science fiction novel of my childhood; home computers, smart phones with video and photography, laptops, and a host of other sci-fi technology.
And casinos, which at this writing number some one thousand that are spread out over 50 states. For people hungry to be fed a meal of odds and adrenaline today is the day we court Lady Luck with some simple questions and answers about the casinos’ most exciting game of craps.
27 & 28 Dwight Yoakam – Island Resort & Casino (Harris, MI) – CLICK HERE for Tickets or call 1-877-475-7469
The casinos appreciate your honest feedback about what they do well, and what they could improve to make your next visit more enjoyable.
BLACK RIVER FALLS- Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls presented Mike DeRosa a check December 14th for $3,000 to go towards the VFW Unmet Needs Program. This is the 8th year Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls has supported the Unmet Needs Program, which provides immediate financial help to the local families of deployed military service members of up to $2,500.
Life is about getting something for something or “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”, aka quid pro quo. That’s an axiom well-understood in the gaming industry.
Here are some tips to keep in mind regarding what’s in it for you when determining the casinos that get your VP (video poker) business.
As fans of sports, each year we are reminded records are meant to be broken, success is earned through hard work and at some point, everything comes to an end. This year was no exception as we saw some great icons of sports accomplish some incredible feats as well as a few that retired or passed away. Here are a few moments from the year that we will cherish and remember for years to come.
Peyton Manning goes out on top
Peyton Manning is, without a doubt, one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Most career passing touchdowns. Most career passing yards. Most passing touchdowns in a season. Most passing yards in a season. Most wins. You name it and this guy has it. However, the big knock on Manning was always that he stumbled under pressure. With only one Super Bowl to his name, the argument many made was that he struggled in the big moments.
As the popularity of blackjack continues to rise, there are more and more casinos offering mini- and major-blackjack tournaments than ever. If you know the basics of blackjack, you are already well on your way, but knowing some of the basics of tournaments just might help get you to that final seat! This column offers you a guide to follow to make you competitive in your next blackjack tournament.
1. Read the tournament rules.
When you arrive at the tournament and get your seat assignment, ask for a copy of the tournament playing rules. Carefully read them before the tournament begins.
