By Travel Tunica on Thursday March 31, 2016

Those who learn and use basic strategy at blackjack know there are strategy differences depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. The reason is that probabilities change depending on dealer action. When the dealer hits soft 17, he has chances to improve the hand to 18, 19, 20 or 21. He also has chances to bust with a multi-card hit, while the dealer never busts if he starts with soft 17 and stands. Let’s take a couple of sample hands and evaluate why our strategy changes. Assume a six-deck game in which blackjacks pay 3-2 and…

Those who learn and use basic strategy at blackjack know there are strategy differences depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. The reason is that probabilities change depending on dealer action. When the dealer hits soft 17, he has chances to improve the hand to 18,…

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday March 29, 2016

Looking for the best cocktails in Tunica? We put together a list of our favorites for you to try on your next trip. Try one or try them all you can't go wrong when you order one of these refreshing drinks.  Hollywood Star’s Martini – This martini is definitely the star of the show at Fairbank’s Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino. A delicious blend of “the spirit of the south” - distilled in Mississippi - Cathead Vodka, Blue Curacao, Raspberry Liquor, and Sweet & Sour with a twist of Lemon. Come for a cocktail and stay for the Fairbank’s Steakhouse special.…

Looking for the best cocktails in Tunica? We put together a list of our favorites for you to try on your next trip. Try one or try them all you can't go wrong when you order one of these refreshing drinks.  Hollywood Star’s Martini – This martini is definitely the…

By Travel Tunica on Monday March 28, 2016

Players often send me tales of streaks at the tables, but they’re usually winning streaks. A reader named Mike sent me something a little different. “I have a streak story for you,” he wrote. “ I was playing blackjack in Laughlin a few years ago, there were four players, and we all get pat 20s. The dealer has a 10 up and turns over a face card, so a push, with 10 10-values  in a row. “The very next hand, we all four have pat 20s again and the dealer has a face card. I declared with confidence, ‘We have…

Players often send me tales of streaks at the tables, but they’re usually winning streaks. A reader named Mike sent me something a little different. “I have a streak story for you,” he wrote. “ I was playing blackjack in Laughlin a few years ago, there were four players, and…

By Travel Tunica on Wednesday March 23, 2016

Slot manufacturers are always looking for themes that will resonate with players in a big way, and Scientific Games is sure it has a winner in the Caddyshack slot machine. It’s based on the “Caddyshack” film, the classic 1980 golf comedy starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael O’Keefe and Ted Knight. It’s one of the most quotable movies of all time, chock full of iconic scenes and lines. Those moments come alive again on Caddyshack, the slot, with nine video reels and eight paylines. Game graphics, sound and video clips draw on the film favorite. Some of the…

Slot manufacturers are always looking for themes that will resonate with players in a big way, and Scientific Games is sure it has a winner in the Caddyshack slot machine. It’s based on the “Caddyshack” film, the classic 1980 golf comedy starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield, Michael O’Keefe…

By Travel Tunica on Wednesday March 16, 2016

Many poker-based table games involve an ante before you see your cards, and then a bet or multiple bets to keep playing. Caribbean Stud was the trend-setter, but we also see that format in Three Card Poker, Mississippi Stud and other games. The multi-bet format complicates matters when we evaluate the house edge, and sometimes different figures are used. Not long ago, an email arrived asking for clarification on Mississippi Stud. “I’ve read 5 percent [as the house edge], and I’ve read 1 percent,” the reader wrote.” I like to play, but might have to back off if I’ve just…

Many poker-based table games involve an ante before you see your cards, and then a bet or multiple bets to keep playing. Caribbean Stud was the trend-setter, but we also see that format in Three Card Poker, Mississippi Stud and other games. The multi-bet format complicates matters when we evaluate…

By Travel Tunica on Thursday March 3, 2016

In Tunica, you can feel the warm breeze at your back as you grab your sand wedge, balance your weight on your heels in the sand trap,  let it rip, and watch your ball soar over the lush green to roll slowly into the hole for par.  You’ll discover why golfers come from around the world for the year-round golf opportunities just down the road in Tunica. What golfer doesn't like a good bet?  In Tunica, you can do both!  Playing Tunica's three championship golf courses during the day and playing the tables and slots at night at Tunica's nine world-class casinos…

In Tunica, you can feel the warm breeze at your back as you grab your sand wedge, balance your weight on your heels in the sand trap,  let it rip, and watch your ball soar over the lush green to roll slowly into the hole for par.  You’ll discover why golfers come…