By Travel Tunica on Wednesday April 27, 2016

Looking for the best place for live music in Tunica? Take a look at Tunica's eight stage bars. They are sure to get you in the dancing mood. The difference between stage bars in Tunica and your local live music venue is that when the music’s finished, there are other activities to enjoy late into the night. The slots and tables are steps away from the stage, and the variety of musical styles at each casino are always changing. Plus, there isn’t a cover charge, and you can’t beat Tunica’s prices on beer, wine and mixed drinks. There’s plenty of music…

Looking for the best place for live music in Tunica? Take a look at Tunica's eight stage bars. They are sure to get you in the dancing mood. The difference between stage bars in Tunica and your local live music venue is that when the music’s finished, there are other…

By John Grochowski on Wednesday April 27, 2016

It’s not difficult to see patterns in wins and losses, and it’s all too easy to jump to conclusions based on small samples. Over the years I’ve fielded questions from readers who wondered if they should skip drawing to four-card straights because they missed several times in a row and from others who were convinced 20 was a losing hand in blackjack because they dealer drew a few 21s to beat them one night. Such things happen as a consequence of normal probability, but the odds still favor drawing to open-ended straights and standing on 20s. The latest pattern-spotting to…

It’s not difficult to see patterns in wins and losses, and it’s all too easy to jump to conclusions based on small samples. Over the years I’ve fielded questions from readers who wondered if they should skip drawing to four-card straights because they missed several times in a row and…

By John Grochowski on Tuesday April 26, 2016

Giving advice at the gaming tables isn’t for everyone. I’ve played with some who love to tell others what to do, whether the advice is welcome or not. Others never give advice, or give it only when asked. I’m in the only when asked crowd, and am perfectly happy to let others play their own hands. Not long ago, I heard from Gareth, a blackjack player who also falls on the only-when-asked side of the advice ledger. But he found he had to open up one day when he was spotted as a good player by a dealer. “ I…

Giving advice at the gaming tables isn’t for everyone. I’ve played with some who love to tell others what to do, whether the advice is welcome or not. Others never give advice, or give it only when asked. I’m in the only when asked crowd, and am perfectly happy to…

By Webster Franklin on Thursday April 21, 2016

It’s Friday and Springtime in Tunica! In honor of the long lost sun after a harsh Mississippi Delta winter, here’s Super Chikan playing his Mama’s favorite song.  From alongside Highway 61 at the Gateway to the Blues, we hope you have a weekend full of sunshine!

It’s Friday and Springtime in Tunica! In honor of the long lost sun after a harsh Mississippi Delta winter, here’s Super Chikan playing his Mama’s favorite song.  From alongside Highway 61 at the Gateway to the Blues, we hope you have a weekend full of sunshine!

By John Grochowski on Tuesday April 19, 2016

One of the absolutes in blackjack is that you should never split 5s. Most players aren’t even tempted, because they recognize they have a much stronger building block for a hand when they start with 10 than starting each of two hands with 5s. Nontheless, I received an email recently from a player who challenged the notion. He reasoned that when the dealer had a weak card such as a 5 or 6 face up, he had an edge. If he was dealt another 5, he wanted the opportunity to get a third bet on the table. When the dealer…

One of the absolutes in blackjack is that you should never split 5s. Most players aren’t even tempted, because they recognize they have a much stronger building block for a hand when they start with 10 than starting each of two hands with 5s. Nontheless, I received an email recently…

By Travel Tunica on Tuesday April 12, 2016

After a long winter, the signs of spring are arriving all around us here in Tunica! Everywhere we turn, we see flowers being planted, birds flying and trees turning lush and green again. All of these things remind us that spring offers a fresh start and time to get out of the house! Spring also brings a time to freshen up that wardrobe or house décor! Downtown Tunica offers an opportunity for you to get outdoors and enjoy the weather while also shopping for a fresh new look both for you and your house.  When in the town of Tunica,…

After a long winter, the signs of spring are arriving all around us here in Tunica! Everywhere we turn, we see flowers being planted, birds flying and trees turning lush and green again. All of these things remind us that spring offers a fresh start and time to get out…

By John Grochowski on Wednesday April 6, 2016

At any game, players come in all levels of experience and knowledge. Some are more familiar than others with game rules, strategies or even the mechanics of how to make a bet. That’s especially true in craps, which has dozens of possible wagering opportunities. Even those who have played a few times sometimes encounter new situations. A craps player wrote recently that he found himself in unfamiliar territory recently. “Craps table, another guy asked, ‘Do you charge commission on all buys, or just the winners?’”  he wrote in an email. “I don’t know about commissions. What was he talking about?"…

At any game, players come in all levels of experience and knowledge. Some are more familiar than others with game rules, strategies or even the mechanics of how to make a bet. That’s especially true in craps, which has dozens of possible wagering opportunities. Even those who have played a…