Reader Review: Grand Casino Hinckley (Hinckley, MN)

by | Jan 13, 2017 | , | 0 Comments

Overall Score: 100%

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.!)

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Casino Courtesy: Know the Games…Get the Results.

by | Jan 7, 2017 | , | 0 Comments

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. Freshen up on the basics with this rundown of rules for Slots, Craps, Blackjack and Roulette.

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World Series of Poker at Potawatomi Casino February 2 – 13

by | Jan 6, 2017 | | 0 Comments

(Milwaukee, WI) 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.

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Video Poker: Machine Malfunctions

by | Dec 30, 2016 | , | 0 Comments

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.

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Dolly Parton: America’s Sweetheart

by | Dec 29, 2016 | | 0 Comments

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.”

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Blackjack: Playing Your Hand Correctly

by | Dec 29, 2016 | , | 0 Comments

Blackjack is one of the most popular games in the casino. It is easy to learn, but difficult to master. By playing correct basic strategy, the player can narrow the house edge to a minimum and really make a great run at a winning session.

In this column, blackjack pro Henry Tamburin gives some tips on how to be come a better blackjack player and how to utilize better basic strategy.

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Craps: Simple Answers

by | Dec 29, 2016 | , , | 0 Comments

For people hungry to be fed a meal of odds and adrenaline, they can find it in the casino at the craps table. There is usually clapping, yelling, high fives and more as players roll the dice in hopes their bets pay off.

When it comes to craps, there are many ways to take advantage of favorable odds that will effect the outcome of your play.

 

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