Destination Spotlight: Hot Action in Arkansas
Racing and Gaming are on the fast track in The Land of Opportunity
The first national river, the first European settlement on the Lower Mississippi, the biggest oxbow lake in America, the only public mine where you can dig for diamonds and keep what you find â?¦ Arkansas is known for a lot of things, and increasingly, itâ??s known for year-round racing and gaming action.
Check out all that Arkansas has for gamers and travelers!
$1 Million TournEvent of Champions is Ready to Roll
The $1 Million TournEvent of Champions Slot Tournament is the biggest Slot Tournament in the world. Participants qualify by playing in in various casinos throughout the country and advance on to the championship event on September 28th at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas where they can cash in for the big pay day.
Find a location, save the date and you could be the next champion!
Blackjack: Banking on Side Bets
To encourage more players to visit the blackjack tables and also to improve their margins, many casinos have added side bets. These innocent-sounding gambles usually require a rather small wager (typically a dollar) and generally return better than the customary even-money blackjack payoffs.
Midwest Gaming’s Readers’ Choice Awards – Winner’s Revealed!
The Midwest Region has an abundance of great casinos and resorts each featuring their own unique characteristics you wonâ??t find anywhere else. Whether you are looking for grand golf courses, magnificent mountain views or outstanding indoor and outdoor oasisâ??, you canâ??t wrong wherever your casino adventures take you.
Check out all of the Midwest Awards!
Craps: True Truth’s and System’s
Question: What do the following sayings have in common?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
Better late than never…
High fences make good neighbors…
Always play the Pass, Come and take full odds!
Answer: They are all true.
Check out our list of other truth’s about smart casino play!
Southern Gaming’s Readers’ Choice Awards – Winners Revealed!
The South is known for its abundance of unique characteristics you wonâ??t find anywhere else. Southern hospitality, sweet tea, shrimp and grits and many other staples come to mind when reminiscing about past visits to some of the eclectic towns throughout the region.
In addition to the traditional heritage you will find at just about any stop, there are also some of the best casino resorts in the world stretching from Indiana to the Gulf Coast showcasing everything from pools and spas to good eats and great gambling.
BREEDERSâ?? CUP TO RETURN TO CHURCHILL DOWNS IN 2018
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2016) â?? The Breedersâ?? Cup, one of Thoroughbred horseracingâ??s most prestigious international events, has announced that it will return to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky in 2018. As part of the companyâ??s ongoing strategy to maintain a three-
year out host site plan, Breedersâ?? Cup will work closely with Churchill Downs and the local Louisville community to drive excitement and anticipation for the event over the next few years. Held annually, this is a must-attend event for any horse racing enthusiast and hosts the top horses in the world.
Golf Packages Unveiled at Island Resort & Casino
(HARRIS, Michigan) â?? The award-winning Sweetgrass Golf Club at Island Resort & Casino has announced they are offering their popular â??Perfect Foursomeâ? Package again for the 2016 golf season. The premium golf escape, located in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is 75 minutes north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sweetgrass continues to impress both golfers and gamers alike with a challenging, well-manicured course, paired with a premium resort-style gaming experience.
Playing the Ponies: Much-About Post Position
The Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown racing season is getting close. There are many ways to handicap a race ranging from workout times, pedigrees, past performances and speed. But, what a bout post position?
Check out what horse racing expert Eric Floyd has to say.
Big Changes at the Beau Rivage & Gold Strike
There are a lot of great gambling options in Mississippi ranging from the Delta Region in Tunica to the comforts of the Gulf Coast and the beaches of Biloxi. Two sure bet properties in Mississippi that are receiving many accolades are the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, and the Gold Strike in Tunica, both are owned by MGM Resorts and both are leaders in their respective markets. While each offers its own unique style and character, they both deliver great customer service, premium dining options, the ongoing quest to appeal to customer desires, and of course, great gambling.
