Dec 9, 2016 | Craps Tips & Strategies, Gaming News, Winning Tips
Craps has a cornucopia of bets, ranging from the truly awful to the quite good in terms of the house edges. There are any number of ways you can bet the 11 numbers at the game (those 11 numbers being 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12). Some of these ways have low house edges and some — you guessed it! — have high house edges and some — you probably guessed it — have everything in between.The best bets at the game are Pass and Come or Don’t Pass and Don’t Come. All of these bets come in with a house edge of about 1.4 percent (with the “don’t” bets coming in a fraction of a percentage point less).
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Dec 9, 2016 | Gaming News, Other Tips, Winning Tips
Known to many as either; bac-ca-rat or bah-ca-rah, the pronunciation has little effect on mastering this card game. Developed by French aristocrats in the 1500s, mastering baccarat is no easy feat. This no-strategy, luck-only game is most commonly housed in casino’s “high-limit” areas, due to its minimum betting of usually $20 a hand. To entice more modest wagering clientele, casinos down scaled the baccarat game and created the mini-baccarat. This altered game has a cheaper minimum betting ($5 per hand) and maintains the same game that everyone loves; only cheaper.
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Dec 6, 2016 | Gaming News
Cherokee, NC (via WSOP.com) – A Main Event Champion has been crowned at the World Series of Poker Circuit series at Harrah’s Cherokee. After two starting flights and four long days of poker, Brad Albrinck has finally collected all the chips in play. Albrink conquered a field of 968 entrants in Event #10: $1,675 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event to win his second gold ring and a whopping $275,877. The signature, WSOP tournament finished around 11:30 pm Monday night on the Harrah’s Cherokee main stage.
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Dec 5, 2016 | Gaming News
Mississippi Gulf Coast –The eighth annual Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic is scheduled to take place March 30-April 2 at Fallen Oak in Biloxi. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale after the first of the year and can be purchased online at www.2017MGRC.com or by calling the tournament office at (228) 896-6365. Children 16 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult and all active and retired military and their families are admitted free with a military issued identification card.
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Dec 5, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews
As the holiday season and winter temperatures set in, we can all use a quick getaway to ease our minds. We are excited to unveil some of our favorite places to escape the hustle and bustle of shopping and stress and remind you of great places to stay and play. Casinos put a lot of effort into creating winter wonderlands for their guests to really feel the warmth and cheer of the season, and they also host great parties, promotions, shows and specials so make sure to cash in on the fun.
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Dec 5, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
In today’s culture of disposable musicians, a performer whose career lasts ten years or longer can be thought of as an icon. Such is the case for Willie Nelson, who at the age 83 is still recording and is currently on a tour of the United States. His “Willie Nelson and Family” band appears regularly across the country and in Canada and in casinos everywhere.
Nelson began his career at age 13, when he decided that playing guitar and singing would be a better way to earn money than by picking cotton. Initially performing at local venues like music halls and bars, by the time he reached his 20s, Nelson began his musical career in earnest. He traveled the northwestern U.S., returning to Texas, and eventually moving to Nashville in 1960. While it took a few years for Nelson’s singing career to take off, he made money and a name for himself by selling his songs to other artists. Quite of few of these became big hits, like “Crazy” that Patsy Cline turned into a country classic.
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Dec 5, 2016 | Blackjack Tips & Strategies, Craps Tips & Strategies, Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Other Tips, Winning Tips
Casino games are full of judgment calls with what plays you should make sometimes.
Should a blackjack player hit hard 16? Yes, if the dealer’s face up card is 7 or higher, but not if it’s 6 or lower.
Should a Three Card Poker player match the ante with a play bet? Yes, if the hand is Queen-6-4 or better, but not with lesser cards.
But there are absolutes, too. And many of those absolutes are absolutely not’s.
Here are a few things you should NEVER do in a casino.
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Dec 1, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, Poker Tips
The residual effects of watching thousands of hands has been tremendous for my game, and I’d love to share some observations with you, as I do regularly as an instructor at the WPT Boot Camp. We have taken the time to match WPT footage with specific instructional material. Classes are taught by, not only me, but our Boot Camp core instructors, Mike Sexton, Vince Van Patten, Linda Johnson, Scott Fischman and Ron Rose.
The process of watching and analyzing thousands of hands from simultaneous camera angles offers me a significant amount of data to see consistent patterns develop.
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Nov 21, 2016 | Features Articles, Property Reviews
Hollywood Casino in Tunica, Mississippi is a Southern Gaming Certified property that always offers a premium experience for their guests. Discover a place where all that glitters is yours for the taking with unrivaled gaming action and delicious award-winning dining. Plus, a luxurious hotel and full-service RV Park to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable.
This is a casino players paradise boasting over 1,100 of the latest and greatest slots, more than 25 world-class table games, and the hottest dedicated poker room around, all spread across a 54,000-square foot casino. The high ceilings in the casino offers an open air feel and plenty of ventilation as well. Plus, there is never a dull moment at Hollywood as there are numerous monthly promotions and giveaways, live music and more.
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Sep 21, 2016 | Poker Tips, Winning Tips
Knowing how to play the top ten hands in Limit Hold â??em can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this column, 13-time World Series of Poker Champion Phil Hellmuth, Jr. offers some examples of correct play strategy. This is an excerpt from his best-selling book, Phil Hellmuthâ??s Texas Hold â??em available on Amazon.com and major bookstores everywhere.
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Sep 19, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Other Tips, Winning Tips
Interests of casinos and players donâ??t always precisely align when it comes to comps. Naturally enough, as players weâ??ll take whatever we can get. Cash back, free play, room and meal comps, shows, golf â?? bring it on!
Casinos want to make sure their money is being spent productively. The purpose of comps is to reinforce player loyalty and provide an incentive for players to return. Ideally, from a casino standpoint, the biggest comps will go to the players who add the most to the casinoâ??s bottom line. Determining who those players are has become more scientific over the years.
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Sep 19, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Restaraunt Reviews, What's it Like?
When it comes to cocktails, just about anything goes. Whether you are in the mood for a classic drink like a Manhattan or a Gin and Tonic, or want something more evolved like a Margarita or Whiskey Sour, it is likely that you will find what you are looking for at your favorite casino.
We are excited to highlight some of our favorite cocktails from casinos around the country, and the friendly smiles that might be serving them!
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Sep 19, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue
Here we are again with some of our favorite apps, entree’s and desserts at casinos around the region in our Annual Casino Dining Guide. We hope you get a chance to taste them for your selves! Bon Appetit!
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Sep 7, 2016 | Gaming News
Washington, DCÂ â?? Ahead of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers kicking off the 2016 NFL season tomorrow, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is estimating that fans across the country will bet $90 billion on NFL and college football games this season. However, $88 billion â?? or 98 percent â?? of all bets will be made illegally thanks to a federal government ban.
Illegal betting reached $4.1 billion on Super Bowl 50 earlier this year. In 2015, fans bet at least $150 billion on all sports. In a sign of how serious the problem of illegal gambling has become, more than 30 law enforcement leaders from across the country gathered in June for the first-ever Law Enforcement Summit in Washington, D.C. to better understand the massive illegal sports betting market in the U.S and what steps can be taken to address it.
â??The American appetite for sports betting has never been greater,â? said Geoff Freeman, AGA president and CEO. â??Unfortunately, a failing federal ban drives this national pastime into the illegal market and threatens the integrity of the games we love. As law enforcementâ??s deep concern with the thriving illegal gambling market demonstrates, it is time to address this problem and bring sports betting out of the shadows.â?
Momentum for a new approach to sports betting continues to gain momentum.
Research released before last seasonâ??s big game found that 80 percent of Super Bowl viewers want to change current sports betting law, and two-thirds (66 percent) believe states should decide whether or not to legalize sports betting.
Further, 41 percent of Super Bowl viewers â?? 47 million people â?? have bet on the Super Bowl at some point, according to research conducted by The Mellman Group. An equal number say they have placed some type of sports bet in the past year. Thatâ??s nearly three times the number of people who attended every NFL game last season (17.3 million).
In addition to fans, support for a new approach to sports betting continues to gain support from key stakeholders. The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) this summer took a major step in support of rooting out the thriving illegal market by unanimously passing a resolution making clear their desire to address illegal sports betting through regulation. The USCM pledged to work with AGA to lead national discussions on the potential benefits of the regulated market and help identify platforms to protect city revenues.
Additionally, the National Conference of State Legislatures last month passed a policy directive saying, â??the federal government must recognize the sovereignty of states to allow or to prohibit sports gambling by its residentsâ?¦Â The federal ban instituted under the PASPA has not prevented the conduct of illegal sports gambling, but has in effect restricted the ability of all but a few states to regulate and collect revenue from sport gambling wagers estimated to be in the billions of dollars each year, to the detriment of state economies.â?
Pennsylvania lawmakers also passed a resolution recently calling on Congress to repeal, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, which is responsible for the federal ban. New York has expressed a desire to take similar action.
In recognition of growing interest in sports betting, experts in sports, gaming, law enforcement and integrity will convene in Las Vegas at Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by AGA, September 26-29. Highlighted by a conversation with NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern, a newfound proponent of legalized sports betting, the approximately 25,000 attendees will learn more about the latest on this issue through insightful new research and panel discussions with leaders from across the globe. Media interested in covering the trade show can register here.
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Methodology: In coming up with its illegal gambling estimates on football, the AGA took a conservative estimate of illegal sports betting activity from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission’s Final Report. It applied GDP growth as reported by the Census Bureau to make these dollar figures current to 2016. Finally, the AGA assumed that the proportion of legal gambling activity on football at Nevada sports books is the best available indicator of what proportion it might make up in the illegal market, and applied this ratio to the larger illegal gambling figure.
About AGA: The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $240 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.7 million jobs in 40 states. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to be the single most effective champion of the industry, relentlessly protecting against harmful and often misinformed public policies, and paving a path for growth, innovation and reinvestment.
Aug 26, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews
Wind Creek Casinos three first-class operations have established a wide footprint across Alabama under the guiding ownership of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The Poarch Band is the only federally recognized tribe of Native Americans in Alabama.
The Wind Creek properties encompass casino-hotels in Atmore, Wetumpka and Montgomery, but each property is unique with strong appeal for its visitors.
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Jul 13, 2016 | Gaming News
The Final Round of Gaming & Destinations’ Casino Chef Showdown is set and ready to go!Â
Congrats to Chef Morgan from IP Casino Resort & Spa (Biloxi, MS) and Chef Cole from Rising Star Casino Resort (Rising Sun, IN) for making it to the final round!
By voting in the Final Round, you will be entered to win the Ultimate Casino Culinary Getaway! CLICK HERE to Vote!
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Jul 11, 2016 | Gaming News, Slots & Video Poker Tips & Strategies
Fair Ground Race Course & Slots – New Orleans, LA
It’s official! The first Take ‘N Play mobile slot tablets have been unveiled at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans. The racetrack is the first slots facility in the world to take advantage of the technology to enable casino patrons to transfer their live slot play to a tablet provided by the property for seamless play in designated spaces, such as outdoor patios in smoke-free gaming markets. Developed by slot leader, Scientific Games, the convenience of the system is a big draw for customers.
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Jul 11, 2016 | Gaming News, What's it Like?
A good bartender is a lot of things to different people- a joke teller, a shrink, an advisor, a best friend, and of course, a dispenser of adult beverages. Of course, in the case of a casino bartender, there are usually a few additional roles they are required to play. Recently, I spent some time chatting with Lamista Hackworth, a bartender at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Florida. Over the course a few delicious mimosas, and a few (dozen) hands of video poker, I asked Lamista to share her insights into what it’s like being a casino bartender.
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Jul 11, 2016 | Features Articles, Gaming News, In this Issue, Property Reviews
Biloxi’s night life just got jump started with IP Casino Resort & Spa newest weekend destination hot spot, Whiskey Rose.
After a successful trial run earlier this year, Whiskey Rose is back to offer a modern country entertainment experience featuring nightly live country music, and DJs, for those in search for what they like to call Legendary Country.?
â??We want every guest at IP to have the best experience possible,â? said General Manager and Vice President of IP Casino Resort Spa Duncan McKenzie. We currently have a concert venue, Studio A, and a nightclub, Chill Ultra Lounge. Now, we are excited to welcome back our country dance hall, Whiskey Rose.
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Jul 9, 2016 | Gaming News, In this Issue, Poker Tips
The 12th season of the WSOP Circuit wraps up under TVâ??s bright lights with the 2016 WSOP Global Casino Championshipâ??an official WSOP gold bracelet eventâ??with a share of $1,000,000+ in prize money on the line from August 9â??11 once again at Harrahâ??s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina.
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