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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Big Game Blitz is coming to
Fitz Casino ....................6
Jerry Lee Lewis to perform
at Sam’s Town .............. 21
PLUS…
Winners............ 8,15-16
Entertainment ...... 18-21
Dining ................. 22-25
Poker ................. 27-28
Horoscopes .............. 29
Casino Directory ...... 30
December 25 - January 7, 2015
Toast the New Year at Tunica casinos
TUNICA RESORTS — New Year’s Eve is
near and Tunica’s casinos will be buzzing with
activity. Ring in the New Year at the places that
know how to party the best. There will be plenty
of live music, champagne, private parties, special
New Year’s Eve dining
options, giveaways and
more. Here are just some
of happenings planned
for New Year’s Eve.
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— Celebrate New
Year’s Eve in style
with live music from
such popular acts as
The Mark “Muleman”
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The Millionaires. There
will also be a champagne
toast, party favors and a Jeep Giveaway that will
have someone driving a new SUV in 2015.
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a party on with Gary Escoe’s Atomic Dance
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starting at 9 p.m. and will continue to pump out the
music until 2 a.m. Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve
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p.m. until 1 a.m. A New Year’s Day champagne
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Corvette giveaway on New Year’s Day.
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payments with Hollywood’s New Year No
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recommended.
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from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
excitement on tap at
and will be offering a
Gold Strike for New
full menu complete
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Atomic Dance Machine at Fitz Casino with New Year’s Eve
will also be three
dinner specials. Make
champagne stations throughout the casino
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serving a special New Year’s Eve dinner with
pre-set menu that features a ﬁve-course
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EVERYTHINGFROMTHESTOTHENEWAGEOF rock and country, plus don’t miss the band
1-900 in the Atrium.
Muleman Massey Blues at Bally’s Casino
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Lots of action on tap —
Fitz has Big Game Blitz, HDTV giveaway, more
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and Mississippi Stud from now through Jan.
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college bowl games and pro football action leading up to the big
game. Win twice each day. Each play is eligible to win one Promo
Cash prize and one TV each day. Earn one entry for every 10 points
earned on your Key Rewards Card or with qualiﬁed rated table play.
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THEY HIT THE JACKPOT!
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A $25K winner
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Lonnie is a winner
Candace wins big
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and won playing the slots at 2ESORTS
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recently while playing on a 12 Times
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PLAY TO WIN
Best plays to make when
dealer shows 5 or 6
Have respect, and maybe
a tip, for your dealer
The
two
We know
cards that we
that a basic
love to see the
strategy playdealer get as
By Dr. Henry Tamburin er has about
their upcard are
a negative 0.5
the 5 and 6. The
percent expecreason is that the dealer is more tation in multi-deck games, dependlikely to bust with a 5 or 6 than with ing upon the rules. What happens
any other upcard. And with a 5 or 6 to that expectation when 5s and 6s
showing, we as players can change are removed from play? You are
from a passive, conservative playing basically creating a deck that has an
style to a more aggressive one.
excess of high-value cards, which
To get the most bang for your gives players the advantage. (In fact,
buck when the dealer shows a 5 we’d like to see a lot of 5s and 6s
or 6 upcard, you should play your removed from the deck when we
hands as follows (assumes a six-deck play blackjack.)
game):
Card counters track the 5s and
Hard Hands
6s (as well as other cards) as they are
s !LWAYS DOUBLE DOWN ON TWO played and they start drooling when
card 9, 10, and 11.
they see an excess of them dealt
s)FYOUAREDEALTAPAIROFSTREAT because more than likely their count
the hand as a hard 10 and double is now positive.
down.
Here’s an interesting bit of trivia
s !LWAYS PLAY YOUR STIFF HANDS about “5s.” Most blackjack players
conservatively and stand (hoping the are aware that Dr. Edward Thorp
dealer will bust).
became famous when he invented
Soft Hands
his Ten-Count card-counting
s !LWAYS DOUBLE DOWN SOFT system in 1962 and published it in
through soft 18.
his best-selling book Beat the Dealer.
s )F THE RULES ARE H THEN YOU However, according to blackjack
should also double soft 19 against expert and author Arnold Snyder,
a 6.
Thorp’s first card-counting system
Pair Splitting
was the Five-Count. Thorp simply
s!LWAYSSPLITALLPAIRSEXCEPT counted the 5s as they were dealt
and 10-10; see next rule for 4-4.
from a single-deck game dealt to the
s 3PLIT ONLY WHEN THE RULES bottom, and when all four 5s had
allow doubling after pair splitting been played, he would raise his bet.
(i.e., das).
Granted, this was a weak system by
s .EVER SPLIT ALWAYS DOUBLE today’s standards, but back then, it
down.
would have gotten you the money.
Even though the dealer will bust
Pay attention to the 5s and 6s the
more often with a 5 or 6 upcard, the next time you play blackjack. If you
more of these cards that are present see a whole lot of them dealt with
in the unplayed decks, the better not many picture cards and 10s, that
it is for him. That’s because the might be a good time to bump up
playing rules require dealers to hit your bets.
THEIR HANDS THAT TOTAL LESS THAN and when the remaining cards are
Henry Tamburin is editor of
rich in 5s and 6s, the dealer will often Blackjack Insider Newsletter (bjinsider.
wind up with a pat hand. That’s a com). To receive his free Casino Gambling
good situation for the dealer but not Catalog, call (888) 353-3234 or visit
so good for the player.
www.smartgaming.com.
I am a firm
to tip your
believer
is
dealers. Many
treating dealers
of them work
with respect. I
for a limited
By Frank Scoblete
think a friendly
salary
and
smile, a hello
need the tips
when you sit or stand at their table to survive.
and a calm understanding that the
Yes, there are some dealers who
dealer actually knows what he or she have become jaded from their work
is doing, will go a long way in making with the public and I do feel sorry
a table game a good experience for for them. However, I will avoid their
you and, hopefully, for the dealer.
tables since they are the ones giving
When I was a young man I was off the bad vibes. But my experience
a waiter. I was a teacher for several has been that for every dealer that
decades, too. I once sold insurance. can ruin a game for the players there
I’ve worked in stationery stores and are far more players that can ruin the
as a youth counselor, too. I am well game for both the other players and
aware that when you deal with large the dealers. The difference between a
numbers of people (we call them bad player and a bad dealer is that the
“the public”), you will run across player can move from table to table
many that do the opposite of “make to table ruining it wherever he goes.
my day.” They will actively ruin your
One thing some players do is
day.
constantly expect the dealers to pay
You have to put up with a lot of them their wins first. You see this
guff from ill-mannered individuals. at craps all the time. A number is hit
And, one creep can ruin a whole and Player A, who is supposed to get
day of nice people. Many teachers paid in the fifth spot, jumps in and
used to go home at night all wound starts telling the dealer he has won.
up because so-and-so, a snarky little The dealer will say, “I know, I’ll get
rodent, gave them a hard time in a to you.”
class. The fact that this teacher had
Rarely will dealers forget to pay
150 kids who paid attention and did you. They have a certain order in
their assignments mattered little — which bets are paid off or taken.
one jerk colored her day.
Should a dealer forget you when
Dealers face the same thing: the payouts are over you can call his
those creepy patrons who whine and attention to that fact. Usually there
moan, who blame the dealers for the will be no problem in getting paid.
cards that are dealt, the dice that are
Finally, if you have gotten really
thrown, the roulette numbers that terrific service from a dealer or
come up. Such players go a long dealers why not take a little time
way towards making a dealer’s day to write a letter of praise for these
something they wish were over.
dealers? You have no idea how great
There is no reason to be a it is for a dealer to receive a pat on
nuisance or a whiner-moaner or the back from his or her players —
a negative vibe at a game. If you especially a pat on the back that their
enter a casino you should be well bosses will read.
aware that you have a chance to lose.
Keep in mind that in a parallel
You should be well aware that the universe you might just be the dealer
dealers just deal the game and have who is going to deal to the other you
no impact on the game in any way. at the table. How do you want you
Your luck will be your luck.
to treat you? Then treat your dealers
I also think it is a good thing just that way.
Winning Ways
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Ice Fishing at Sam’s Town
TUNICA RESORTS — Sam’s Town
(OTEL 'AMBLING (ALL is home to Ice
&ISHINGON3ATURDAYSIN*ANUARY)CElSHRIGHT
off Sam’s Town’s balcony for a catch of the
DAYTHATCANTBEBEAT7INUPTOIN
Slot Dollars. One free entry per
day; earn more based on play.
Sam’s Town has more in store
for January, too, including:
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is a point multiplier based on
current tier levels up to 25,000
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p.m. There will be 50 winners of
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at Heart promotion. Swipe your
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earn additional entries based on
play. Earn ﬁve times points from
AM TO PM AND RECEIVE
up to 25,000 points. Also, with
Young at Heart, earn 500 points
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hosts the Winter Wonderland
Slot Tournament on Mondays
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There will be winners every
session and a ﬁnal ﬁrst place
payout. Earn 500 points and play
in each session. Play up to three
times. Each session, the top three places win
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Winning Wonderland Lexus drawing
is at Gold Strike Friday, Dec. 26
New Year No
Mortgage at
Hollywood
TUNICA RESORTS — Win a free
year of house payments on New Year’s
Eve in Hollywood Casino Tunica’s big
“New Year No Mortgage” promotion.
Earn entries daily and ﬁve to 10 times
entries on Thursdays for New Year No
Mortgage drawings, Wednesday, Dec.
4HEREWILLBEHOURLYFREESLOTPLAY
drawings from 6 to 11 p.m. and at 1
a.m., the grand prize drawing will take
place after the 1 a.m. drawing. Also at
Hollywood in December:
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3UNDAY$ECFROMNOONTOPM
Earn 200 points to play.
s4HREE4IMES-ULTIPLIERS
Multiply the thrills when you earn
three times tier points on Tuesdays in
December.
TUNICA RESORTS — Gold Strike entry for every 50 slot points accumulated
hosts the ﬁnal drawings of its Winning on your M life card between now and Dec.
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Express Comps twice
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26. There will be up to
as fast Sundays and
TOTAL WINNERS AND
Thursdays during the
month of December.
up to 50 winners each
drawing day.
The double PointPlay
On Dec. 26, the
and Express Comps
grand prize drawing
are open to all slot
day, eight winners will
machines on casino
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Resorts Casino: ‘Pick Our Pocket’
TUNICA RESORTS — Resorts
Casino says “Pick Our Pocket” in its latest
promotion Saturdays in January from 6 p.m.
to midnight. There will be 25 winners of
free slot play, cash, gift cards or jewelry. Also
at Resorts:
s 7EDNESDAYS AT 2ESORTS PLAY IN THE
CASINOS SLOT TOURNAMENT 2EGISTER
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s2ESORTS#ASINOISHOMETOTHE&OREVER
Young 50+ Club Mondays in January.
Resorts Rewards Club members ages 50plus who earn 10 points between 5 a.m. to
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slot tournament from 1 to 5 p.m.
s &REE 'IFT AND CHANCE TO WIN FREE SLOT
play is on Monday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. at Resorts Casino.
Pay It Forward Giveaway at Bally’s in January
TUNICA RESORTS — The Pay It Forward Giveaway is at
Bally’s Casino every Friday and Saturday in January from 7 to 11
p.m. Win free slot play for you and a friend. Ten winners will be
selected throughout the night to win $500
Free Slot Play each. Then the guest to the
right and to the left will get $100 Free Slot
Play each. All you have to do is play on your
Bonanza Club card and wait for the prize
patrol to come to you.
Also at Bally’s:
The New <ear New Cash Giveaway is
Thursday Jan. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. Start the
New <ear off right with some cash in your
pocket. One winner will be called every 12 minutes to win $500 cold
hard cash. Earn entries beginning at 12:01 a.m. on New <ear’s 'ay.
The Sunday Funday Slot Tourney is at Bally’s Sundays Jan. 11
12 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE December 25 - January 7, 2015
and 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. Will you be Bally’s Wild Card?
Earn 10 points on Sunday Jan. 11 or 25 to play in the slot tourney.
Each guest can play up to three rounds with the top score counting.
The top 10 places will be paid with two wild
card winners drawn to win additional free
slot play. The top prize is $1000 free slot
play with $5000 in free slot play prize pool.
Senior Spin and Win takes place on
0ondays Jan. 12 and 2 from 5 to p.m.
'o you have the spin to win? Guests 55plus
who earn 50 points on 0onday Jan. 12 or
2 spin the wheel and win up to $250 free
slot play.
Bally’s Table Games +ot Seat is Fridays in January from 7 to
11 p.m. Each Friday 2 winners will have a chance to win $150 in
Promo Chips. Just listen for the call of ´+ot Seatµ
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Win a Bad Boy Buggy at Tunica
Roadhouse in Dec. 30 giveaway
45.)#!2%3/2434UNICA2OADHOUSEISGIVINGAWAYAT"AD
"OY"UGGY4UESDAY$EC3WIPEYOURPLAYERSCARDDAILYFORFREE
entry and earn more entries the more you play, now through Dec.
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Smash for Cash to win Xbox, TV,
PlayStation 4 at Resorts Casino
TUNICA RESORTS — Resorts Casino Tunica hosts
December’s Smash for Cash his Saturday
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Elves on the Go! at Bally’s Casino
Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.
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There’s a new and improved Ladies
Night at Fitz Casino on Thursdays
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AT PM ITS ,ADIES .IGHT FOR LADIES WITH A +EY 2EWARDS CARD
Visit the group sales check-in and get in on the action. Ladies will
receive a complimentary gift, a complimentary buffet and two
complimentary specialty drinks from either casino bar. Guests will
play in slot tournaments for Promo Cash prizes. Promo Cash prizes
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Golden Moon Hotel & Casino $70 million
renovation opens Jan. 31 at Pearl River Resort
#(/#4!7-ISSn0EARL2IVER2ESORTONEOF THE3OUTHEASTS creates a beacon that guests are drawn to. Whether they enjoy a depremier entertainment and gaming enterprises, announced this lightful video experience or an array of beverage offerings, guests
MONTH THAT THE MILLION RENOVATION AND GRAND REOPENING OF will be in the heart of the exciting casino action at the center bar.
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The resort’s guest rooms and suites remodel and renovation inThe grand reopening event is open to the public and the resort CLUDESNEWINROOMAMENITIESINCHmATSCREENTELEVISIONSNEW
has invited all to explore the new casino ﬂoor design, gaming ameni- furniture and custom made Choctaw inspired artwork. The new
ties and hotel decor. Tribal Chief Phyliss J. Anderson and President rooms feature clean lines with deep ﬁnishes that are timeless and
and CEO of Pearl River Resort Holcomfortable, making them fresh,
ly Gagnon will be present to provide
stylish, and convenient.
special remarks and cut the ceremoNot only has the resort enhanced
nial ribbon.
the makeup of the properties but
“The Golden Moon renovation
technology upgrades are a large part
utilizes design and technology to
of the renovation project as well.
create an unparalleled entertainment,
"OTH 3ILVER 3TAR AND 'OLDEN -OON
gaming, and lodging experience for
casinos now feature Konami Gamour guests,” said Gagnon. “The efing Inc.’s award-winning casino manforts to enhance Golden Moon will
agement system, SYNKROS, allowbeneﬁt our guests, our employees,
ing guests to enjoy new slots and an
the community, and the tribe.”
integrated gaming experience like
The renovation plan designed by
never before.
architecture group Marnell CompaAdditionally, guests can now reGolden Moon Hotel & Casino
nies of Las Vegas includes remodceive text notiﬁcation when their hoELEDHOTELROOMSANDAREVITALIZEDAPPROXIMATELYSQUAREFEET tel room is available for check-in and when their table is ready at
gaming ﬂoor that creates a more exciting and welcoming space of- any of the resort’s restaurants. Kiosks will also be in place to handle
FERINGSLOTMACHINESTABLEGAMESANELEVATEDTABLEPOK- various transactions such as reprinting cards and comps. Gagnon
er room, a stunning one-of-a-kind video wall, and a new center bar. said the introduction of the new technology provides greater conMarnell Companies utilized design features such as a dramatic ar- veniences to guests, giving them the freedom to enjoy themselves in
chitectural ceiling treatment to create a more intimate atmosphere, the casino without waiting in lines.
warm cove lighting, colorful decorative ﬁxtures, and beautifully deAs a result of comprehensive renovations, new gaming systems,
signed carpet that pays tribute to Choctaw culture with a contem- and technology enhancements, she said Pearl River Resort has creporary spin.
ated a game-changing experience for the gamer, diner, or the guest
The center bar exudes energy and life to the gaming ﬂoor and that just wants to get away.
Countdown to Cash, carnival fun on NYE at Southland
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3OUTHLAND 0ARK 'AMING AND 2ACING 3TARTING AT PM ONE
Player Rewards member actively using his or her card will be
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in cash.
On New Years Eve, experience carnival fun on the gaming
ﬂoor. Enjoy rides, circus entertainers, and a champagne toast at
midnight. Carnival rides will be available outside from 5 p.m. to
midnight.
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s$ECANDTHEREARECHANGESINRACINGSCHEDULEAT
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Dec. 25 Southland will be closed for the day. A special racing
matinee begins at 1 p.m. on Dec. 26 and evening races start at
PM
s 4HE .O #OAL 'IVEAWAY (OT 3EAT IS AT 3OUTHLAND THE
MORNINGAFTER#HRISTMASEARLYINTHEMORNING"EGINNINGAT
a.m. on Dec. 26, Southland will draw ﬁve lucky winners every
HALF HOURUNTILAMTOWININFREEPLAY'UESTSMUSTBE
actively gaming on their cards to qualify.
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Resorts winner
A $20K winner
Looking back...
*ANICE + won a big jackpot worth playing a slot machine recently at 0EARL2IVER
2ESORT
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THAN HAPPY TO SHOW OFF HIS CHECK FOR
(E WON THE RECORD JACKPOT
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MACHINE AT (ARD 2OCK #ASINO "ILOXI IN
Two checks please
Gold Bars are best
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recently playing on a Wild Double
Strike slot machine at 0EARL2IVER2ESORT
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AT&ITZ#ASINO(OTEL4UNICA
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playing one of the slot machines at 2ESORTS
#ASINO
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Lois wins two jackpots at Pearl River Resort
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jackpots
at 0EARL 2IVER
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machine
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playing
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next big
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tournament is the Delta
Gold Poker Classic,
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3TRIKE
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The 7HEELOF&ORTUNE3PECIAL%DITIONmachine
jackpot now stands at and counting.
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Fan of cash
He’s ‘Mr. Cashman’
*AMES $ won playing recently and
fans his cash and holds his check at 2ESORTS
#ASINO4UNICA
2ANDELL " won two jackpot playing a Mr.
Cashman machine for and at
(OLLYWOOD#ASINO4UNICA
Resorts winner
Michael gets paid
Wild Double Strike
*AMES % won a jackpot recently
playing on a slot machine while playing at
2ESORTS#ASINO4UNICA
-ICHAEL-won a nice jackpot worth on a machine while playing the at 3OUTHLAND
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0ATRICIA + won on a Wild Double
Strike machine recently while visiting one of
the casinos of 0EARL2IVER2ESORT
Double Gold for $8K
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He is double lucky
$AVID%won an jackpot on a Double
Diamond machine playing at 0EARL 2IVER
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(ERBERT won playing on a Double
'OLD "ARS MACHINE AT 2ESORTS #ASINO
4UNICA recently.
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'EFFREY+LEINwon
!RTERICA
. won two
INTHE"EAU
jackpots
for Rivage
Spring Poker
AND
recently
Classic
Championship
on
a Double
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machine
at 0EARL 2IVER
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tournament is the Delta
Gold Poker Classic,
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HEARD IT
ON THE RIVER
by Rudi Schiffer
Resolution No. 9
Keep a log for each trip on how much you lost or won, when and
where you played, hang on to marker slips that you paid off and save
ITINA'lLE4HE'ISFORGAMBLING)TWILLCOMEINHANDYWHEN
the IRS comes calling, believe me. Don’t rely on casinos getting you
a “won-lost” report.
Resolution No. 10
If you hit a nice jackpot or win big at the tables, don’t squirrel it
away for the next trip. Share the good fortune with your family. A
"ENJAMINMAKESPEOPLEVERYHAPPY
"ONUSRESOLUTION.O
Stop making resolutions you won’t keep.
Keep some of these resolutions in when you’re ringing in the
New Year at one of our area casinos. There is a lot planned for New
Year’s Eve and the party pros at your favorite casinos have been
working hard to prepare for the annual year-end festivities. Have a
great time and enjoy yourself. May good luck be with you and remember to be responsible and don’t drink and drive. No one wants
to share the road with an intoxicated driver.
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The New Year will soon be upon us and there are not many who
won’t miss the lousy year we are leaving behind. I am optimistic that
2015 will be better and your luck will improve, which it usually does
if you work hard.
There will be probably be a lot of resolutions made this month
on things we have to do to improve our health and wealth and overall life, but since most people wait until the end of the year to make
resolutions, here are 10 things you can do to make your casino visit
a better experience now.
RUDI’S RANDOM RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 1
If you have to smoke, think about the poor dealer who is ex(!009.%79%!2
posed to the toxic fumes day in and day out. Resolve to ﬁnd a slot
+%%04(%'//$4)-%32/,,).'
machine or the bar for your toke. Of course, some casinos have
non-smoking areas.
The Goodtimes Radio Show, now on KWAM 990 AM Memphis, has exResolution No. 2.
panded
and added more gaming programming. The show begins at 11 AM.
As for dealers, they are hurting too, so tips are great and this time
of year greater tips are so in. And don’t forget your servers, slot at- Listen on www.kwam990.com or get the free app on your phone.
tendants, valet, the maid who is makes your bed, and even the ladies
in the cage.
2ESOLUTIONS.O
Go thank the folks in the pit who write up your comps or just
LEAVEAHOLIDAYCARDWITHTHEIRNAMEONIT4HEYGETALOTOF "3SOA
nice personal gesture of gratitude will go a long way. They will appreciate the gesture.
2ESOLUTION.O
If you hit a big win on the slots, shut it down. The bane of slot
players is that they keep pressing and lose what they won. Put away
the money you brought, add some of your winnings, and play with
the rest. Go home happy for a change.
Resolution No. 5
Stop treating the buffet line like it’s a pig trough. Eat what you get
and stop loading up on food you leave on your plate.
Resolution No. 6
Stop telling everybody how much you win all of the time. The
only people who win all the time are either liars or cheaters.
2ESOLUTION.O
Stop complaining about the dumbo making stupid moves on the
blackjack table. They do not affect your cards with their bad moves
BUTITWONTHURTTOCHECKOUTYOUROWNMOVES1UICK$O)HITA
against a dealer’s 2 upcard?
2ESOLUTION.O
Don’t treat your casino trip like a crusade. I will take only money
I can afford to lose, eat a great meal and see a show if available.
Manage yourself.
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December 25 - January 7, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 17
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Tunica Resorts, MS
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free live music, Wed.-Thurs., 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.,
&RIDAY3ATURDAY PM AM AND 3UNDAY PM PM 3EE
Gary Escoe’s Atomic Dance Machine on New Year’s Eve, 9 p.m.
to 2 a.m.
Jerry Lee Lewis
at Sam’s Town,
Jan. 31
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— See Tracy Lawrence/John
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Ruby
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Dec. 31
(OLLYWOOD #ASINO — See free live
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Jamie Lynn
Spears at
Tunica
Roadhouse,
Jan. 16
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2ESORTS#ASINO(OTEL4UNICA — See
headline entertainment regularly. Call
FORTICKETS&REELIVEMUSIC
at Resorts. Ring in the New Year with the
"ILLY*ONES"AND$ECAND*ANAND3EE'REG2EDDING*AN
0AM7ARD*ANAND'HOST4OWN"LUES*AN
3AMS 4OWN (OTEL 'AMBLING
(ALL — Be a part of the 9th Annual
Peace Freedom Weekend Friday
Saturday Jan. 117. Acts include 0s.
Jody Ruby Wilson T. Soul Bobby Rush Charles Jones and
Sir Charles Jones. Tickets on sale now. Also see Jerry Lee Lewis
at the River Palace Entertainment Center Saturday Jan. 1 at p.m. tickets range from $0 to $55. Ta[es and service charges
apply. 2OXYS,IVENOWFEATURES(APPY(OUREVERY&RIDAYFROM
TOPM3ATURDAYAMTOPMWITHDRINKSPECIALSFOODAND
fun games, including pool tables and darts. See Aces High, Dec.
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"AND*ANAND+ENNY+IDD*AN
4UNICA 2OADHOUSE #ASINO (OTEL
— The Riverstage Showbar features live
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Year’s Eve, see Seventh Sundown and
Trailer Choir. See Jamie Lynn Spears in a
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See headline entertainment regularly. See
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Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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Bobby Rush
is part of the
9th Annual
Peace &
Freedom
Weekend at
Sam’s Town,
Jan. 16-17
Tracy Lawrence and John Anderson at Gold Strike, Jan. 31
Jack Hannah at
Gold Strike,
April 26
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Greenville, MS
Harlow’s Casino Resort &
Hotel — Enjoy free live music
at +arlow’s Rhythm Brew. See
headline entertainment regularly. For
information call 52525.
STAR
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West Memphis, AR
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open at Southland with 55 HD TVs , drink specials and bar food.
Schedule at Sammy Hagar’s includes: Monday Pint Nights, Two
&OR 4UESDAYS ,IVE 4EAM 4RIVIA 7EDNESDAYS IN PRIZES
4HURSDAY&ANTASY3PORTSAND$ART4OURNAMENT3UNDAYS
cash added to prize pool.
Creedence Clearwater Revival at Gold Strike, Feb. 14
TK Soul is
part of the 9th
Annual Peace
& Freedom
Weekend at
Sam’s Town,
Jan. 16-17
Choctaw, MS
0EARL 2IVER 2ESORT — In the Silver
Star Convention Center, see live headline
entertainment. Tickets may be purchased
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Better Than Ezra at Horseshoe, Jan. 1
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See Jerry Lee Lewis in concert at Sam’s Town’s
River Palace Entertainment Center, Jan. 31
TUNICA RESORTS — See Jerry Lee Lewis live in concert at recorded at the time, but it was not released until much later.
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“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” became a hit on the pop, country
*ERRY,EE,EWISWASBORNON3EPTIN&ERRIDAY,A(E AND2"CHARTS"YTHISTIME,EWISHADALSODEVELOPEDSOMEOF HIS
began playing the piano at age 9, copying the styles of preachers and famous stage antics, such as playing standing up and even lighting
black musicians. He signed with Sun Records in 1956 and quickly the occasional piano on ﬁre. He had such energy and enthusiasm in
became a star. He was inducted into the ﬁrst
his performances that he earned the nickname
CLASS OF THE 2OCK AND 2OLL (ALL OF &AME IN
“The Killer” for his knockout performances.
Lewis was on a roll with his next single,
With his innovative and ﬂamboyant piano
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playing style, Lewis emerged as one of rock
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music’s early showman in the 1950s. His
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musical talents became apparent early on in
which made into the Top 10 of the pop charts.
life. He taught himself to play piano and sang
In the 1960s, Lewis returned to the
in church growing up. Lewis listened to such
music of his youth. He found a new career
radio shows as the “Grand Ole Opry” and
AS A COUNTRY ARTIST SCORING A HIT WITH S
“Louisiana Hayride.” Jimmie Rodgers, Hank
“Another Place, Another Time.” Lewis
Williams and Al Jolson were early inﬂuences.
recorded several country albums over the
Jerry
Lee
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When he was 10, his father mortgaged
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opening of a local car dealership with his piano prowess. With little IN!NEWGENERATIONMUSICLISTENERSWEREINTRODUCEDTO,EWIS
formal education, he basically gave up on school around this time to THROUGHTHEBIOPICh'REAT"ALLSOF &IREvWHENACTOR$ENNIS
focus on his music.
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Lewis eventually ended up in Memphis, where he found work sang a number of rock, blues and country classics with some help
as a studio musician for Sun Studios. In 1956, he recorded his ﬁrst from such famous admirers as Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Kris
single, a cover of Ray Price’s “Crazy Arms,” which did well locally. +RISTOFFERSON7ILLIE.ELSONAND"UDDY'UY
Lewis also worked on some recording sessions with Carl Perkins.
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AND*OHNNY#ASH4HISSESSIONBYTHEh-ILLION$OLLAR1UARTETvWAS at www.ticketmaster.com.
Get gifts, souvenirs and helpful information —
Stop by the Tunica visitor center
Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center
TUNICA RESORTS — The
'ATEWAY TO THE "LUES 6ISITORS
Center is a great stop for guests
to Tunica.
Visit the center for a wide
variety of gift items, souvenirs,
T-shirts, books and music Mississippi Delta inﬂuences. The
$ELTAISTRULYTHE"IRTHPLACEOF THE"LUES
Johnnie Mae Thomas and Michelle Hall
will be glad to help you pick out the per-
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fect gift or souvenir and are very
knowledgeable about all of the
Tunica attractions.
Pick up guides to the area,
maps and the latest copy of
*ACKPOT-AGAZINEWHILEYOUARE
there.
4HE 'ATEWAY TO THE "LUES
6ISITOR #ENTER IS OPEN AM TO PM
-ONDAY THROUGH &RIDAY AM TO PM
Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
December 25 - January 7, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 21
CASINO DINING GUIDE
Bally’s Katt’s Kitchen has Seafood Nights
by David Grisham
45.)#! 2%3/243 +ATTS +ITCHEN AT "ALLYS #ASINO IS
bringing a fresh new take on buffet dining to the Tunica casino and
ISOFFERINGASPECIAL.EW9EARS$AY"UFFETFORFROMAM
to 11 p.m.
+ATTS+ITCHENOFFERSANUMBEROF OTHERSUPEROPTIONSFOR"ALLYS
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Southern selections are an important part of the buffet every day
ASWELLBECAUSE"ALLYSKNOWSWHATPEOPLELIKE4HEDIVERSEBACKGROUNDSOF THEFOODANDBEVERAGESTAFF ALLOWS"ALLYSTOOFFERAWIDE
range of expertly prepared food selections with inﬂuences ranging
from the Delta to the coast of Italy. Hours of operation are:
-ONDAY4HURSDAYLUNCHISSERVEDFROMAMTOPMAND
DINNERFROMTOPM/N&RIDAYSAND3ATURDAYSLUNCHISSERVED
FROMAMTOPMANDDINNERFROMTOPM
4HE3ILOISOPENAT"ALLYSSEVENDAYSAWEEKWHEREONECANlND
many appetizers, entries, snacks, ice cream and other goodies.
Seafood Spectacular offered on Friday and Saturday nights
STATS Sports Bar & Grill has gameday munchies
#(/#4!734!433PORTS"AR'RILL
offers a variety of dishes and enough largescreen televisions to keep food enthusiasts and
sports fans happy at Pearl River Resort.
Try the Jumbo Chicken Wings, served either
“ﬁery” or “low key,” with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese
DRESSINGORTHE/INK/INK3LIDER*ULIANSPULLED"OSTONBUTT
WITH3WEET"ABY2AYS""1SAUCESERVEDONABRIOCHEBUN
STATS also has your sweet tooth covered with a wide ar-
ray of desserts guaranteed to score a touchdown. Try a banana split, brownie a la mode,
root beer ﬂoat or orange ﬂoat.
There is plenty to choose from at STATS,
plus, watch all the best college and pro football games at STATS. Located in the Silver Star Promenade
near the Pearl River Poker Room, STATS is open from 11 a.m.
to 11 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Thursday and from 11 a.m. to
AMON&RIDAYAND3ATURDAY
Enjoy a STATS slider and sweet potatoe fries.
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Gold Strike’s unveils special menus for New Year’s Eve
Big plans at Buffet Americana, Chicago Steakhouse
TUNICA RESORTS — Gold Strike is serving up a “Holiday fried shrimp, crab cakes, green bean casserole, fried catﬁsh and
&EASTvIN$ECEMBERAT"UFFET!MERICANAWHEREGUESTSCANENJOY Cornish hens with leeks and wine sauce.
traditional holiday favorites and some new twists on some timeAsian Station — sushi rolls and sashimi, traditional condiments,
honored dishes.
sweet ‘n’ sour chicken, steamed whole ﬁsh, gai lan, black bean and
4HESQUAREFOOTBUFFETEMPHASIZESFRESHMADETOORDER garlic green lip mussels, house lo mein, house fried rice and kung
meals at stations designed to recreate the feeling of an upscale po shrimp.
specialty food market.
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The buffet will also feature a special New Year’s Eve Menu for on the end of each station.
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Dessert Selection —
Items for the NYE Menu
pumpkin pie, sweet potato
include:
pie, assorted variety of
Soups — corn chowder,
cakes and pies, individual
chicken noodle soup and
desserts, banana pudding,
lobster bisque.
apple cobbler and cherry
Salads — mixed greens,
cobbler, bread pudding
romaine lettuce, iceberg
mousses, assorted cookies,
lettuce, traditional toppings
sugarless pies and a buildinclude carrots, cucumbers,
your-own ice cream bar.
tomato, baby corn, onions and
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BROCCOLICHEESE
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Cold Seafood Selection —
River Draft.
peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, crab claws,
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raw oysters, cocktail sauce,
Year’s Eve Menu at Chicago
horseradish and fresh lemon
Steakhouse
wedges.
Gold Strike has unveiled
Carving Station — fresh
an impressive menu for
Gold Strike offers special New Year’s Eve menus
roasted turkey, prime rib, au
couples to enjoy at the
JUSCARVEDHAMROASTEDSUCKLINGPIG4ANDOOR/VEN
award-winning Chicago Steakhouse on New Year’s Eve. The menu
Entree — grill station: broiled cumin and sugar salmon with is as follows:
roasted peaches, carved oven roasted turkey breast, black ‘n’ blue
Amuse —Champagne Gelle, pomegranate.
rib eye steaks, spiced corn on the cobb, lima beans, baked potato
&OR AN APPETIZER CHOOSE BETWEEN BRAISED VEAL SHANK FOREST
and sweet corn.
mushrooms, pig and pear beggar’s purse or bay scallops, pear puree,
Create Your Own Pasta Station — fried chicken and all-you-can- duck prosciutto, green apple-pea green salad and port reduction.
eat snow crab legs.
Then choose from either cauliﬂower-celeriac and winter trufﬂes
Main Line — stuffed ﬂounder with crawﬁsh and Dijon cream, or roasted beef Carpaccio, mixed greens, tangerine, goat cheese and
lobster and roasted corn potpie, oysters au gratin, beef ossa bucco candied walnuts.
with mushroom and beef jus, sausage paella, mashed potatoes,
&OR THE ENTREE CHOOSE FROM DUO OF lLET MIGNON POACHED
sirloin mac, beer braised greens with pancetta, seafood ettouffe, Maine lobster tail and claw, and fennel foam or bison rib eye, winter
white rice, broccoli, dressing, cream spinach, honey and chipotle vegetable ragout, merus crab or herb cheese stuffed chicken breast,
glazed brisket, stuffed pork loin with red eye gravy, fried oysters, black trufﬂe risotto and jus de poulet.
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Hollywood rolls out Fairbanks Dining Special
Enjoy three-course meal for two for as little as $49.99
45.)#! 2%3/243 &AIRBANKS
I ordered my beef tenderloin meSteakhouse is Hollywood Casino TuDIUMRARE !T OUNCES ) WANTED IT TO
nica’s award-winning ﬁne dining restaube as ﬂavorful and tender as possible. I
rant and we’ve found that it has always
was not disappointed. The robust beefy
delivered an inviting atmosphere, great
ﬂavor of the tenderloin really shined
service and delicious food. When we
through and the Yukon Gold mashed
learned about a new dining special availpotatoes were the perfect complement.
ABLE THERE FOR A LITTLE AS FOR TWO
I found the hearty bowl of soup, tender
PEOPLEWEWERECOMPELLEDTOVISIT&AIRsteak and creamy potatoes to be quite
banks’ Manager Rex Lafayette and Chef
ﬁlling.
Heath Lanier to see exactly what they’ve
I also sampled my wife’s salmon.
cooked up.
When it arrived on the cedar plank it
4HE &AIRBANKS 3TEAKHOUSE 3PECIAL
looked appetizing covered with a maple
offers three courses, two meals and one
glaze and lemon cream sauce. The sweet
amazing price. Sunday and Thursday englaze provided that extra something that
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really took the delicate salmon to anoth3ATURDAYITISAVAILABLEFOR.OTE
er level.
there are no substitutions on this offer
The cheesecake provided a sweet ﬁnand it is cash only.
ish to my meal and my wife especially
The ﬁrst course consists of a choice
enjoyed the macaroon cookie a la mode.
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tin.
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&OR THE SECOND COURSE SELECT FROM
ticing bargain sure to please.
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rice pilaf.
some special fall touches and, with him being from New Orleans,
The third course offers a choice between New York cheesecake he offers some dishes with a bit of a Cajun inﬂuence. We picked out
and macaroon cookie a la mode.
three appetizers, Chef Heath’s Gumbo, and a fall salad.
My wife ordered the spring salad, salmon
My wife was raised in the south, so it was
and macaroon cookie a la mode. I opted for
no surprise to me when she ordered the fried
THE&RENCHONIONSOUPBEEF TENDERLOINAND
green tomatoes with “Mississippi Comeback
.EW9ORKCHEESECAKE&ORTHOSEWHOMIGHT
Sauce.” After trying one, I know why they call
want to choose something other than the
it that. It will have you coming back to Mississpecial, we thought we would sample a few
sippi for more. The crispy golden texture of
other items on the menu for this review as
the crust adhered perfectly to the juicy green
WELL&AIRBANKSSERVER"RYAN&ERNANDESPROtomatoes. With each cut and stab of the fork,
vided excellent service and helped us with all
the crust stayed in place. I savored every bite.
OF OURMENUSELECTIONS&ERNANDESISALONGChef Heath’s gumbo delivers real New
TIMElXTUREAT&AIRBANKSANDHASTHEKNOWLOrleans ﬂavor. The turkey and sausage gumedge to set one’s dining adventure on the
bo had just the right amount of heat for me.
right course.
My wife spiced it up a little with some LouiCedar plank salmon is on the special
menu at Fairbanks Steakhouse.
4HE&RENCHONIONSOUPWASNICEANDHOT
siana Hot Sauce.
It’s a big serving of caramelized sweet onWe also sampled braised beef short ribs
ions served in a savory broth and topped with brioche croutons and stuffed sweet peppers with arugula and Cabernet jus. This elevated
melted provolone cheese. With each spoon you get a combination what one would normally think of stuffed peppers, providing an
OF MELTEDCHEESECROUTONANDSWEETONIONnDELICIOUS4HESALADIS exciting mix of taste sensations.
a delightfully fresh blend of mixed greens, cucumbers and cherry
The fall salad — it isn’t called this on the menu but has been
tomatoes. You choose the dressing.
See Fairbanks, page 25
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Fairbanks, continued from page 24
The beef tenderloin on the special menu
was tender and full of delicious flavor.
Fried green tomatoes are popular with
diners and are on the regular menu.
Bryan Fernandes provided excellent service
and helped us with our selections.
added for fall — is the spinach and arugula salad. It comes with Riesling-poached
pears, feta cheese, toasted walnuts and honey vinaigrette. Think about the taste of each
of these ingredients. Now, imagine how
they would taste mixed together. It will be
everything you’ve imagined.
7HETHER CHOOSING THE &AIRBANKS 3TEAKhouse Special or items off of the regular
menu, one can expect a winning result at
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gamble.
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visit hollywoodcasinotunica.com.
menu and brings a taste of New Orleans.
Hollywood Casino Tunica
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Braised beef short ribs stuffed peppers
have been added to the regular menu.
French onion soup is on the special menu
and the serving size is impressive.
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World Series of Poker Circuit at Horseshoe
Event returns to Tunica for Jan. 22 through Feb. 2 tournament run
TUNICA RESORTS — The World
Series of Poker Circuit returns to Tunica this
SEASONWITHANEWHOME&ORTHElRSTTIMEIN
the tour’s history, the Horseshoe Tunica will
host a Circuit event.
Horseshoe Tunica has been part of
poker history since it opened its doors. Jack
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"INION ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IT .OW THE
Horseshoe Tunica becomes part of the
WSOP Circuit as well.
The Circuit stop will run from Jan. 22
TO &EB AND TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD IN
"LUESVILLE THE (ORSESHOES CONCERT VENUE
The schedule features 12 ofﬁcial WSOP
Circuit events.
The winner of each will receive a WSOP
Circuit gold ring and points on the Circuit
,EADERBOARD 4HE WINNER OF THE the Main Event winner at the National
Championship.
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and is the largest poker room in Mississippi.
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a free entry into the 2015 WSOP National are offering discounted rates to players.
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OR SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
TO: FRANK SCOBLETE ENTERPRISES, PO BOX 44, MALVERNE, NY 11565
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Bad Beat Jackpots are latest available prior to press time and subject to
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service to our readers and are also subject
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is customary to award the person giving the
GOODSERVICEAGRATUITYTIP*ACKPOTREADERS
ask us occassionally what the appropriate
tip to leave might be for quality service for
different casino employees. Obviously, many
things factor into this, so please note that the
information below is just a guideline, and
impeccable service would receive a higher tip.

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JACKPOT!
By Paul Wade
HOROSCOPE
You are keen to pursue your objectives, Capricorn
Editor’s Note: Horoscopes are meant for entertainment purposes only
and are for the time period December 25, 2014 - January 7, 2015.
#APRICORN $EC *AN — This is
a pivotal period. Its significance may not
be wholly obvious in the shorter term
because nothing that affected you deeply ever had an
immediate impact that wouldn’t become assimilated
and altered later. Currently, you have a number of
objectives you are keen to pursue, while the only
obstacle is the unsettled and unpredictable situation
at home and in your family.
!QUARIUS*AN&EB— Mars has
you engaged with what is happening around
you, encouraging a proactive approach to
the issues. The energy of the red planet needs to be
deployed productively. There is plenty taking place
behind the scenes that others may not appreciate,
but don’t let irritability spoil great relationship trends.
0ISCES &EB -ARCH — Neptune
through your constellation means your
planetary ruler is in your sign. You can’t
wish it away as it takes a long trip around the zodiac.
You are idealistic, caring, sensitive and even more
intuitive than usual. You also notice all that is less
than perfect in your life and how the failings of your
current reality differ so from what you’d want
!RIES -ARCH !PRIL &IVE OUT
of 10 astrological planets are highlighting
your career affairs, along with your wider
ambitions. This emphasis is not new, but the urge to
walk away from unrewarding circumstances and leave
the past behind hits like a breath of fresh air.
4AURUS !PRIL -AY — You have
been growing on an inner level for years.
Perhaps this started with some major event
or a series of outcomes all close together that rocked
you to the core. Recovering from these challenges
took time and caused you to face certain questions.
'EMINI -AY *UNE — You long
for a little more permanence and for a few
FIRM FOOTHOLDS TO RELY UPON "UT THERE ARE
occasions when the prospect of an alternative proves
welcome and beneficial. In an ideal world you might
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not keep very much as it is at the moment, after all.
#ANCER *UNE *ULY — Half the
known planets congregate in your opposite
sign. This means the people around you
playing a big part in your week, while those you are
involved with intimately are to the forefront. Close
friends also take on a major role, especially if there is
nobody who really fits the bill otherwise.
,EO *ULY !UG — Looking after
your health need not be tedious. The show
mainly does go on, wars are waiting to
be won and your glories need neither tarnish nor
diminish. You can still dispense largesse, slake your
appetites and quench your immeasurable thirst.
6IRGO !UG 3EP &ESTIVE IS
the watchword for you this week, amid
an atmosphere that has been exceptionally
serious for too long. With problems off the agenda, it
is time to celebrate the end of another year.
,IBRA3EP/CT— Several planets
gather in your domestic zone, mainly as a
consequence of this time of year. Your home
and family affairs are therefore in the spotlight. The
picture is a peaceful and a pleasant one, although you
can’t deny the unspoken undercurrents that underpin
this state of affairs.
3CORPIO/CT.OV— This will be
a sociable week, with more mail and phone
calls than usual, augmented by the usual
round of messages, emails and texts. People will
want and expect your time, so you should be ready to
receive a number of invites, plus you may be sending
out a few yourself to colleagues and friends.
3AGITTARIUS .OV $EC — Make
the most of opportunities since having your
neighborhood star in your constellation helps
the universe align with your objectives. Assess where
money should take second place.
Paul Wade, a UK-based astrologer, is published in
seven languages. For weekly, monthly and annual horoscopes,
personal services, information, freebies and more, visit
www.astrologywizard.com.
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CASINO DIRECTORY
CHOCTAW
Golden Moon Hotel & Casino
(866) 44-PEARL
pearlriverresort.com
Silver Star Hotel & Casino
(866) 44-PEARL
pearlriverresort.com
GREENVILLE
Harlow’s Casino
(866) 524-5825
harlowscasino.com
Trop Casino Greenville
(800) 878-1777
tropgreenville.com
LULA
Isle Of Capri Casino
(800) THE-ISLE
lula.isleofcapricasinos.com
NATCHEZ
Isle Of Capri Casino
(800) THE-ISLE
natchez.isleofcapricasinos.com
TUNICA
Bally’s Casino
(800) 38BALLY
ballystunica.com
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Fitz Casino & Hotel
(800) 766-5825
fitzgeraldstunica.com
Gold Strike
(888) 24K-PLAY
goldstrike.com
Hollywood Casino
(800) 871-0711
hollywoodcasinotunica.com
Horseshoe Casino
800) 303-SHOE
totalrewards.com
Resorts Casino
(866) 797-7111
resortstunica.com
Sam’s Town
(800) 456-0711
samstowntunica.com
Tunica Roadhouse
(800) 391-3777
tunica-roadhouse.com
WEST MEMPHIS, AR
Southland Park
Gaming & Racing
(800) 467-6182
southlandpark.com
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