1. hobbies and interests
2. games
3. gambling

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The South’s Largest Guide to Gaming and Fun
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Diamonds & Dollars
Giveaway at Bally’s ........6
Cupid’s Lucky Hot Seat At
Hollywood Casino......... 12
PLUS…
Winners................ 8,18
Entertainment ...... 20-22
Valentine’s Dining 23-25
Poker ................. 26-28
Horoscopes .............. 29
Casino Directory ...... 30
February 5 - February 18, 2015
Gold Strike has Audi, Final 4 promo
TUNICA RESORTS — Gold Strike will the drawing day by swiping their M life card at
give away four trips to the Final 4 basketball
one of the designated kiosks on the
tournament, an Audi Q5 and thousands in
casino floor between the hours
FreePlay during the “4 The Love
of 10 a.m. and 8:53 p.m. on the
drawing day.
of the Game Ultimate Giveaway,”
which runs Feb. 1 through March
The grand prize drawing
14.
day is Saturday, March 14 and
drawings will be held from 4
Patrons will earn one virtual
drawing entry for every 50 slotto 9 p.m. Up to $3,000 will
Win an Audi Q5, Final 4 tickets!
be awarded in FreePlay from
points accumulated to their
M life account during the promotional period. 4 to 8 p.m. Four trips to the Final 4 basketball
Players must activate their electronic entries on
See Audi, page 4
Sweets, Treats & Chocolate at Fitz Casino
TUNICA RESORTS — Fitz Casino & Hotel
Tunica has something sweet planned for Valentine’s
Day weekend. It’s the Sweets, Treats & Chocolate
Showcase.
Come enjoy a dessert tasting, live music and prizes
Sunday, Feb. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. Sample desserts
from the finest bakeries in the region and join in on
the cupcake eating contest to win prizes.
See Chocolate, page 4
Vol. 21, No. 12
The South’s Largest Guide
to Gaming and Fun
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President/Publisher
David Grisham
General Manager/Executive Editor
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Mike Haynes
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Henry Tamburin
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Audi, continued from front page
tournament, a new Audi Q5 and up to $1,000 in FreePlay
will be awarded at the 9 p.m. drawing.
Also at Gold Strike in February:
s 4HE 0ERFECT 0AIR "LACKJACK 4OURNAMENT IS
Feb. 13-14. Gold Strike hosts the Perfect Pair $25,000
Blackjack Tournament, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14.
Registration is that Friday from 2 to 11 p.m. Play starts at
8 p.m. Late registration is Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Play starts at 12 p.m. on the smoke-free second
floor casino. There is a $50 buy-in
and $50 re-buy. Space is limited.
See M life desk for more details.
s4HE3WEETHEARTS3INGLES
$25,000 Slot Tournament is set for Friday, February 13. Win
your share of $25,000 in FreePlay, including a $5,000 top prize.
Registration is from 2 to 8:00 p.m. on the second floor of the
casino. Tournament play starts at 4 p.m. on the second
floor. There will be 100 winners. Earn 300 Slot
Points on the day of the tournament for a free entry.
Space is limited.
s %ARN TWO TIMES POINTS AND %XPRESS #OMPS ON
Sundays and Thursdays in February. This is open to
all slot machines on casino floor excluding all video poker
machines.
Chocolate, continued from front page
Last year’s event sold out, so buy your
tickets early. Tickets are $8 in advance
and $10 day of event. Buy tickets at Fitz
Gift Shop, call Ticketmaster at (800)
745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.
Hotel packages are $85 and include
two event tickets and standard room.
Call (888) 766-5825,
code: CPSWEET.
s &ITZ HOSTS THE
$20,000
Blackjack
Challenge Saturday,
Feb. 28, at 9:30
p.m. Receive entries through Feb. 27
by playing blackjack, 3-card poker,
roulette, Mississippi stud or craps.
s &ITZ PAYS ON 4UESDAYS WITH THREE
times point value and three times entries
for Friday and Saturday drawings.
s,ADIES.IGHT/UTISEVERY4HURSDAY
at Fitz. Ladies receive a complimentary
buffet and two complimentary drinks
4 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE ‡ February 5 - February 18, 2015
from either casino bar. Every Thursday,
ladies should bring a friend and join
Fitz for a fun evening and a chance to
win Promo Cash in the Viva La Diva
Slot Tournament. Register from 4
to 6:30 p.m. First place pays $500 in
Promo Cash. Other Promo Cash prizes
are: Second pays
$150, third-fifth, $75
and sixth-50th, $25.
Registration is from 4
to 6:30 p.m.
s 50+ Club is
every Wednesday at Fitz. Key Rewards
members 50-plus who earn 10 points
on their favorite slots or table games
will receive a guaranteed spin on the
wheel for Promo Cash and prizes. All
50+ Club members also receive a choice
of breakfast, lunch or dinner at the
Riverview Buffet for $5 and admission
to 50+ events throughout the year.
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Win cash or diamond bracelet at Bally’s
Diamonds and Dollars Giveaway dates are Sundays, Feb. 8 and 22
TUNICA RESORTS — The Diamonds and Dollars Giveaway
takes place Sundays at Bally’s Casino, Feb. 8 and 22, 3 to 7 p.m. Are
diamonds or dollars your best friend? Nine winners will be drawn
by hot seat to win either $500 in cash or a diamond
tennis bracelet. Just play on your Bonanza card.
Also at Bally’s in February:
s4HE0UNCH)N0AY/UT'IVEAWAYISAT"ALLYS
Casinos on Fridays in February from 7 to 11 p.m.
Pick a place to punch and you could walk away with
up to $600 free slot play. Twenty winners will be selected throughout
the night to win $100 Free Slot Play each. Then the winners will get
to “punch” to win up to $500 Free Slot Play more. Earn entries each
week by playing on your Bonanza Card.
s4HE%VERY-INUTES'IVEAWAYISAT"ALLYS#ASINOON
Saturdays in February from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a winner every
quarter hour. One winner will be called every 15 minutes to win
$500 free slot play. Actively play on your Bonanza
Card and listen for your name.
s4HE&AT4UESDAY"EAD'IVEAWAYTAKESPLACE
on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Swing by Bally’s Casino that
Tuesday to get your free bead necklace and let the
good times roll!
s4HE4ABLE'AMES(OT3EATTAKESPLACEON&RIDAYSIN&EBRUARY
from 7 to 11 p.m. Each Friday, 24 winners will have a chance to win
$150 in Promo Chips. Just listen for the call of “Hot Seat!”
Cupid’s Arrow at Silver Star in February
CHOCTAW, Miss. — Get hit by Cupid’s Arrow
Fridays and Saturdays in February from 7 to 11 p.m.
at the Silver Star Hotel & Casino. Win up to $5,000
in this Pearl River Resort promotion - one of many
underway at the resort.
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Also at Silver Star, a $10,000 slot tournament is
set for Thursday, Feb. 12. The buy-in is $35. Register
from 5 to 9 p.m. Play begins at 6 p.m. Win up to
$5,000. Guests may buy in for $35 at the Silver Star
Casino cashier until 8:45 p.m.
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THEY HIT THE JACKPOT!
Ten Times for $20K
Resorts $10K winner
.ATHAN 7 won playing $5 Ten
Times Pay machine recently at (OLLYWOOD
#ASINO4UNICAHe has money in hand.
-ARK $ won recently playing on
a slot machine recently at 2ESORTS #ASINO
4UNICANice check!
Quick Hit for $20K
Party Spin for $21.6K
4AURUS$won a jackpot of playing at
0EARL2IVER2ESORTHe was playing a Triple
Double slot machine.
-ELISSA*won a big jackpot playing
a Quick Hit machine at 3OUTHLAND 0ARK
'AMING2ACINGThat’s lucky!
,AURA " won while playing on a
Party Spin machine at (OLLYWOOD #ASINO
4UNICANow that’s a winning spin!
Check please!
Double Gold Bars
Winning smile
%ASTER ( won playing on a Double
Gold Bars machine recently at "ALLYS#ASINO
4UNICAGold Bars indeed!
-ARGARETTE ' smiles big after hitting a
jackpot for while playing a slot machine
at 2ESORTS#ASINO4UNICA
Fitz trip pays $10K
0AULA'hit a jackpot worth recently
on a 88 Fortunes machine at &ITZ#ASINO
(OTELThat’s a nice fan of cash!
Triple Double fun
!MBER 2 won a at 3OUTHLAND 0ARK
'AMING2ACINGShe holds the check in front
of the Tiger 7s machine. Nice win!
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See more winners on page 18
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PLAY TO WIN
Understanding the
lingo of blackjack
Keep it conservative
so swings don’t sink
Every game
totals more than
has its own
21, the player
lingo, and blackautomatically
jack is no excepBy Dr. Henry Tamburin losses.
tion. To help
you understand
C a r d
some common blackjack terms Counting. A technique used by
used by players, I’ve assembled this players to track certain cards as they
mini-glossary with some of the most appear so they will know when the
common blackjack terms. I don’t odds have shifted in their favor and
have enough space to include all the will bet more money.
terminology associated with blackjack, so I’ve focused on some comComps.
Short
for
mon terms that may not be familiar “complimentary” or the freebies
to most players.
that casinos give to their loyal
Anchor Player. This is a term players (could be a free room,
used to designate the player seated free meals, free shows, even free
to the far left of the table (dealer’s transportation).
far right). This player is the last
player to act before the dealer acts
CTR. A Currency Transaction
on his hand.
Report, which is mandated by the
Federal Government, for any cash
Basic Strategy. The optimal way transactions that exceeds $10,000
to play every hand based solely on in a 24-hour period, including
the player’s first two cards and the transactions in casinos.
dealer’s upcard. The basic strategy is
readily available in blackjack books,
Cut Card (or Stop Card). A
on the Internet, and even on plastic colored plastic card inserted by the
strategy cards that you can take with player somewhere within the deck(s)
you to the table when you play.
to determine where the dealer will
cut the cards. After the cut, the
Barring. This occurs when a dealer will insert the cut card into the
casino asks a player to stop playing deck(s) to indicate when the deck(s)
blackjack. Most skilled card counters will be reshuffled.
have been barred from playing
blackjack at one or more casinos
Even Money. When a player
during their playing career.
has a blackjack and the dealer has an
ace upcard, the dealer will offer the
Bet Spread. The range between player an even money payoff, which
a player’s minimum and maximum is equivalent to the player’s taking
bets. For example, a player who bets insurance, before she peeks at her
between $10 and $50 is said to have downcard.
a $10-$50, or 1 to 5, bet spread.
First Base. The player seated
Blacks. $100 denomination on the far right of the table (dealer’s
chips.
left) who is first to receive the cards
and first to act on his hand.
Burn Card. The top card that
is removed from a shuffled deck of
Flat Bet. To bet the same
cards and placed in the discard tray.
amount on every hand.
I’ve found
F r o m
a few ROR
Danny:
In
(rate of ruin)
your book Beat
calculators
Blackjack Now! I
By Frank Scoblete
online but
was curious as to
none of them
how aggressive
you get when the Speed Count gets seem very good so any extra insight
extremely high. I think the book you have would be appreciated.
mentions eight units for conservative
Frank Responds: In a random
betting when the count is 38 on a sixdeck shoe. What about counts of 40 game I wanted to give players enough
money to enjoy themselves in a single
or 45? Do you change your betting?
session but not too much that should
Frank Responds: Keep it things head downhill these players
conservative. You will find soon would get destroyed. That’s where I
enough that huge swings can happen came up with the figure.
If you have a Place bet for $30
even when the count is highly
positive. You would need a huge on the 6 and 8, then your risk is $60.
bankroll to weather the storms of I’d recommend having $600 as your
bankroll for that session. Chances
big-bet blackjack play.
Too many players think that are you won’t lose it but having that
positive counts assure wins. Nothing money behind you will give you some
could be further from the truth. You comfort as you play.
I did no mathematical analysis
will go up and down and down and
up over short periods of time. In the because it isn’t necessary. If you are
long run you will see your bankroll playing a game where the house has
increasing but you’ll have plenty of the edge, you will ultimately lose the
sessions where you’ll want to go more you play. So my advice is based
back to your room or home, crawl on keeping those losses as low as
into bed and suck your thumb. I’ve possible without spoiling the gaming
experience for you.
been there!
Since craps players are generally
From Peter: I just read an article playing against a house edge, the
of yours from 2006 on bankroll ultimate “rate of ruin” will be 100
management for craps. I like the percent if the player starts logging in
suggestions about the 401G, a great a lot of time.
I also recommend that you always
idea. Creating a bankroll in a moneymarket fund that is used strictly for use the 5-Count on other players.
This reduces the number of random
gambling makes sense to me.
You only play with this money rolls you’ll bet on by 57 percent. If
and you never use your “real-life” you normally play for four hours,
money at a casino. As you said, you think of the money you’ll save. Using
can always add a little over time to the 5-Count will not stop you from
this account so that you always have being on hot rolls but it will keep your
bankroll from getting slaughtered by
money to play with.
Now for individual sessions I a series of cold shooters.
But I do caution all craps players:
have a question. I was wondering
where you came up with the figure The 5-Count can reduce your losses
of 10 times your spread for a session but it is not an advantage play against
stake? Is this intuition and experience random rollers. You cannot reduce
or have you run a mathematical anal- the house edge per bet using any
betting method.
ysis on this?
Winning Ways
Bust. When a player’s hand
More in the next issue!
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Frankly Speaking
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Win a Mustang at Southland
WEST MEMPHIS — Play at Southland Park Gaming & Racing on Valentine’s Day Weekend and you could be
driving away in a new Ford Mustang in
Southland’s Feb. 15 Payday Giveaway.
On Feb.15 at 10 p.m., one
winner will be drawn for 2015
Ford Mustang. Guests earn
an entry for every 50 points
earned daily. On the 15th of
each month in 2015, Player
Rewards members are invited
to swipe their card at a promotional kiosk beginning at
6 p.m. for a chance to win a
car. This month it’s a Mustang. See Player Rewards for
details.
Also at Southalnd:
s &EBRUARY 3IZZLING 3Eniors is at Southland Feb. 2,
9, 16 and 23. Every Monday
in February, Player Rewards
members 50-plus who earn
75 points can pick a heart on
the MGT Kiosk for free play
ANDPRIZES
s )F YOURE OFF FOR 0RESIdent’s Day, you’re already a
winner. Why not be a winner
at Southland on that day. On
Monday, Feb.16, Southland
hosts President’s Day Hot
Seat drawings every 15 minutes from 2 to 8 p.m. Winners
will receive a $100 bill.
s0LAYINTHE&EB3OUTHland Handicapping Tournament. Guests can register for
free that Friday from 7 to 7:30
to compete in a handicapping
tournament. The tournament
is open to the first 100 guests,
and will consist of races 1-12
at Southland Park. There will
be $500 in cash up for grabs.
s3ATURDAY&EBIS6AL-
entine’s Day and Player Rewards members can enjoy “All You Can Eat” crab
legs and a chocolate fountain in the
7ORLD-ARKET"UFFETFORPERPERson, from 11 a.m. to midnight.
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Cupid’s Lucky Hot Seat, more at Hollywood
TUNICA RESORTS — Hollywood Casino hosts the Cupid’s
Lucky Hot Seat promotion on Fridays in February from 5 to 11 p.m.
Three lucky winners will win $100 Free SlotPlay every 15 minutes.
Plus each hour one lucky winner will win $300 in Free SlotPlay. That’s more than 80 winners each Friday. Just play slots
or tables using your Marquee
Rewards players’ card and you
could win the hot seat.
Also at Hollywood:
s7INUPTOCASH
every Saturday in February
at Hollywood Casino Tunica
when you Spin It To Win It.
Earn one entry for every 100
points now through Feb. 28, plus 10 times entries on Mondays.
Each Saturday Hollywood will choose five winners every 30 minutes
from 5 to 11 p.m. to spin the “Spin It to Win It” Prize Wheel. That’s
65 winners a night.
s3UNDAYS&EBANDPLAY3WIPE7IN%ARNPOINTSBEtween 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on these dates to play. Swipe your Marquee
Rewards card at any kiosk & win up to $500 in Free SlotPlay.
s7INNING7EDNESDAYSAREBACKANDTHEYFEATUREA$YSON6ACuum Giveaway. This February Hollywood is giving away a Dyson
vacuum every 30 minutes from 7 to 9 p.m. Every 50 points earned
that day gets you an entry into the Winning Wednesdays Giveaway.
The winning keeps on going on Wednesdays in February when you
join the casino for its Hollywood Legends Kiosk Game. From noon
to 6 p.m. each Wednesday, players who are age 50 and older and earn
50 points will get to play the Hollywood Legends Kiosk game for a
chance to win up to $1,000 in Free SlotPlay.
s4HURSDAYSAT(OLLYWOODPLAYANDGETCOMPMULTIPLIERS-ULTIply the thrills when you earn three times Comp Dollars on Thursdays this month, plus Executive Producers earn four times Comp
Dollars and Icons earn five times Comp Dollars on Thursdays in
February.
s.EWMEMBERWINUPTOIN&REE3LOT0LAY3IGNUPFORA
new Marquee Rewards card at Hollywood Casino Tunica this February and when you earn 200 points the first day, you can play Match
Game Mania. You’re guaranteed to win up to $1,000 Free SlotPlay.
s(OLLYWOOD#ASINOOFFERSAVARIETYOF SOMEOF THENEWESTAND
most exciting slots in the market! More Hollywood exclusive’s include: Jungle Riches, Wild Mermaids, Grease Pink Ladies, Valkyrie
Legends,
Siren’s
Moon,
Sphinx 3D, Reels.
New on the floor are:
Dungeons and Dragons,
Conquests & Treasures, Dungeons and Dragons Enchanted Riches, Quick Hit Free
Games Fever, Blue and Red,
Kiss, Gone with the Wind,
Powerball Fever, Dragon
500G, Wolf 500G, Reels of
Wheels and The Magnificent Seven.
s'O'REEEN7IN)TPAYSTOSHAREYOUREMAILWITH(OLLYWOOD
in the new GO GREEN & WIN promotion. Enter your email at
the Go Green kiosk on the casino floor and Hollywood will randomly pick five winners daily to win $100 Free SlotPlay.
Sam’s Town hosts big $300,000 giveaway
TUNICA RESORTS — Sam’s Town Hotel
& Gambling Hall is home to the $300,000 King
of the Mountain Giveaway in February. Play at
Sam’s Town for your chance to win up to $5,000
each Saturday this month.
Drawing times are 7, 9 and 11 p.m. There will
be five winners each drawing. B Connected cardholder, get one free entry daily and earn additional entries the more you play. Earn 1,000 points
and get 100 bonus entries.
Also at Sam’s Town:
s)TS(UMP$AY&UN$AYEVERY7EDNESDAYIN
February, noon to 8 p.m. Each session pays Slot
Dollars. First is $50, second is $30 and third is
$20. Win multiple times. Use your B Connected
card when you play your favorite games. Simply
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earn 500 points and visit the promotional kiosk
to print your “Fun Day” registration slip. Play
in up to three sessions. Must earn an additional
500 points to qualify for subsequent sessions.
s " 2EWARDED 3LOT 4OURNAMENT IS
March 13-14 on the casino floor. Earn 15,000
points throughout the month of February and
print your entry slip at any kiosk.
s26TRAVELLERSTAKENOTE3AMS4OWNHASAN
RV park for you. Choose from 62 spaces with
50-amp connections, plus water, sewer, phone
and cable TV.
s 4HERE IS NO REASON TO MISS A WORKOUT AT
Sam’s Town. The workout facility at the casino
is fully equipped with treadmills, stairmasters,
stationary bikes and a universal gym.
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Win a Fiat at Southland Saturdays
WEST MEMPHIS — Play
The “F” Word at Southland
Park Gaming & Racing. Every Saturday in February, four
names will be selected at 8 and
10 p.m. compete in the “F”
Word. Players will spin the
wheel to try to spell “Free,”
“Fuel,” or “Fiat.” The first
person to spell a word will
win. If “Free” or “Fuel” is spelled, the winner will spin the
prize wheel for their prize. If the word “Fiat” is spelled first,
the guest will win the Fiat.
Great time for Golden Reflections
Spa Package at Gold Strike
TUNICA RESORTS — With Valentine’s Day weekend just
around the corner, there is no better time to relax and renew at
Gold Strike with a Golden Reflections Spa Package. This package
includes one-night weekday deluxe accommodations, one spa
service (50-minute Swedish, 50-minute deep tissue, or mini facial/
mini massage), $25 food and beverage credit per room, nightly
turndown, and 15 percent discount in Gold Strike retail outlet. This
pricing is based on double occupancy with advanced reservations
and a credit card is required at check-in. Call (888) 245-7529, ext.
2017, to make reservations and check availability. Prices start from
$120 per person.
The spa hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. The fitness facility is open Sunday through Thursday
from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The pool is open Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Hearts on Fire Giveaway is at Resorts Casino
TUNICA RESORTS — Resorts
Casino Tunica is home to Hearts on Fire
Giveaway every Saturday
in February. From 6 p.m.
to midnight, there will be
25 winners of cash and
slot play.
Wednesdays are big
at Resorts Casino in
February, too, with the
$1,000 Slot Tournament.
Register
on
Wednesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. and play from
4 to 7 p.m. There will be 15 winners each day
in this promotion.
Be Forever Young at Resorts on Mondays
with the Forever Young
50+
Club.
Resorts
Rewards Club members
50-plus will earn 10
points between 5 a.m.
and 4 p.m. each day and
play in the casino’s slot
tournament from 1 to 5
p.m.
Also at Resorts:
s 0LAY IN 2ESORTS #ASINOS "LACKJACK
Tournament every Tuesday in February
from 3 to 8 p.m. There is a $10 buy-in each
round with unlimited re-buys for $10 per
round.
s (IGH .OTE .OVELTIES IS NOW OPEN AT
Resorts Casino. Use your comps to purchase
gifts today. Hint: Valentine’s Day is coming
up.
s.ATIONAL#HERRY0IE$AYIS&RIDAY&EB
20. Get a free slice of pie at Resorts on this
day, noon to 3 p.m.
s0LAYTABLEGAMESANDGETAFREEBUFFET
Wednesdays in February, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See
player’s club for more details on these and
other promotions.
Hollywood hosts $20,000 Friday table game drawings
TUNICA RESORTS — On Fridays
Hollywood Casino Tunica hosts the
$20,000 Turn The Tables Drawings. Win
your share of $5,000 in FreeBets every
Friday in February in these drawings.
Drawings are every hour from 7 to
10 p.m. with 15 winners every Friday. At
7 p.m. there are three winners of $300
FreeBets; at 8 p.m., four winners of $300
FreeBets and at 9 p.m., three winners of
$300 FreeBets. At 10 p.m., there are five
winners of $400 in FreeBets.
Earn entries daily playing your favorite table games beginning now with two times entries on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays. Receive one entry for the drawings on the following
Friday each time you meet one of the qualifications below. De-
posit your entries in the drawing drum
on the casino floor each following Friday
between 6 and 9:59 p.m. or save them up
for any Friday in February.
Game Qualifiers for Turn The Tables
are: Blackjack - any blackjack; 3 card,
any pair plus payout, flush or better;
roulette - Any payout of $50 or greater;
craps - any winning prop box eet of $5
or greater; Mississippi stud - two pair or
better; 21 + 3 - straight or better; Big Six
Wheel - any 10-to-1, 20-to-1, or 45-to-1
payout; poker - one entry for every two hours of play. Must be
present to win and must be a Marquee Rewards member. All
FreeBets will be paid in $25 increments and will not be broken
down further.
winner each hour will win solid gold coins. Also, Refund Rewards
are at Silver Star or Golden Moon from Feb. 16 through April 30.
Win up to $100 BonusBet by cashing your refund check. There is
a $10 check-cashing fee.
New spa open at Hollywood Tunica
Pure Gold Drawings at Golden
Moon Thursdays, Feb. 5, 19 & 26
CHOCTAW, Miss. —The Golden Moon Casino is now open at
Pearl River Resort and is hosting Pure Gold Drawings Thursdays,
Feb. 5, 19 and 26, from 6 to 10 p.m., on the Center Bar Stage. One
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TUNICA RESORTS — Lights, cameras, relaxation! The Spa
Around the Corner is now at Hollywood Casino. Treat yourself or
a loved one to a massage, facial, and body scrub package from 11
a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Walk-ins welcome but appointments
preferred. Visit SpaAroundTheCorner.MassagePlanet.com for a
complete list of services and schedule your appointment now at
662-920-1997.
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HEARD IT
ON THE RIVER
by Rudi Schiffer
The December revenue figures are out and river casinos in
Mississippi are UP in December compared to December of last
year and when compared to November.
Per a report in the February issue of Mississippi Louisiana
Gaming News, river casinos in Mississippi took in $83,356,041
in December 2014, up eight-tenths-of-one-percent compared to
the $82,658,681 they collected in December 2013. The increase
is good news. The news gets even better, too. Compared to a
November $73,114,619 revenue figure, river casinos experienced
an impressive 12.3 percent jump in December.
The revenue increase at river casinos in December is welcome
development, especially when compared to November revenue.
With gas prices dropping like a stone and some positive economic
indicators out there, we might just get some wind in our sails.
Properties here have begun to share in more co-op marketing
initiatives and it can only help. The Tunica CVB recently ran a
regional campaign for its casino members and this column lauded
that push. We need more of this.
That said, we don’t need to leave things to chance, either, when
looking at the long-term picture. I believe there is a way to boost
business down the road and that’s legal sports betting. Las Vegas
has a virtual stranglehold on that stream of revenue and thus
far, no state has mounted a successful challenge to share the pie,
although Gov. Chris Christie in New Jersey is still trying. (Maybe
if he runs for president in the next election he might have more
clout for change.)
Or maybe, some of the big money in Louisiana and Mississippi
should mount a lobbying campaign to get the ball rolling, because
in the not-to-distant future, legal online and sports betting would
be a good bet. With the Super Bowl fresh on our minds, consider
this tidbit: The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates
the amount of illegal Super Bowl betting in United States is 38
times greater than legal betting on the big game. Legal Super Bowl
bets amount to about $100 million, according to the AGA, while
illegal Super Bowl bets amounts are estimated at $3.8 billion. You
do the math.
Maybe this will be part of the conversation at the upcoming
Southern Gaming Summit, May 5-7, on the Gulf Coast, where
industry leaders will hopefully map out a sound, proactive
approach to keeping this industry vital in Mississippi.
Talking about looking ahead, there is a lot on tap at area casinos
in February and you’ll want to get in on the action.
SOUTHLAND PARK GAMING & RACING in West
Memphis, Ark., which is expanding and developing into an
industry “feel-good” story, is crowning its recent 41,000 square
foot addition with the official opening of Sammy Haggar’s Red
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Rocker Grill and Sports Bar this weekend. With a capacity for
170 diners and 55 large-screen HDTV monitors, great pub food,
and beer cooled to a below freezing 29 degrees, Southland Park
continues to offer more and more to its guests.
Valentine’s Day is coming up and the casinos around here
have big plans for the day. Considering Valentine’s Day falls on
a Saturday, this adds up to a big weekend for couples and for
casinos. Add the fact that President’s Day is the following Monday,
and many folks will get a three-day weekend, making for a great
opportunity for a romantic getaway. Book your rooms and make
your dinner reservations now!
FITZ CASINO & HOTEL is advertising a variety of specials
sure to make Valentine’s Day memorable. Fitz is offering a
Steakhouse Valentine Menu for Two, Thursday-Sundays, Feb. 1215. On Friday or Saturday, Feb. 13-14, choose between a Cupid
Hotel Package, a Romance Deluxe Hotel Package or Suite-Heart
Hotel Package. Fitz is also offering a Valentine Seafood Dinner
Buffet Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, for $26.99. This special
seafood buffet features prime rib, crab legs and complimentary
glass of champagne. Get the complete details and pricing on these
romance packages on page 7 of this issue.
GOLD STRIKE is kicking off Valentine’s Day weekend
with some great tournament action. Let’s start with something
close to my heart — blackjack. The casino hosts the Perfect Pair
$25,000 Blackjack Tournament, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14.
Registration is that Friday from 2 11 p.m. Play starts at 8 p.m.
Late registration is Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Play
starts at 12 p.m. on the smoke-free second floor casino. There
is a $50 buy-in and $50 re-buy. Space is limited. See M life desk
for more details. There is also the Sweethearts & Singles $25,000
Slot Tournament, Friday, February 13. Win your share of $25,000
in FreePlay, including a $5,000 top prize. Registration is from 2
to 8:00 p.m. on the second floor of the casino. Tournament play
starts at 4 p.m. on the second floor. There will be 100 winners.
Earn 300 Slot Points on the day of the tournament for a free
entry. Space is limited.
The GOLDEN MOON CASINO is now open at PEARL
RIVER RESORT and it’s hosting Pure Gold Drawings Thursdays,
Feb. 5, 19 and 26, from 6 to 10 p.m., on the Center Bar Stage. One
winner each hour will win solid gold coins. At the sister SILVER
STAR CASINO a $10,000 slot tournament is set for Thursday,
Feb. 12. The buy-in is $35. Register at 5 p.m. and play begins at 6
p.m. Win up to $5,000.
The TUNICA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
has announced that the expanded museum is now open at the
GATEWAY TO THE BLUES VISITOR CENTER on Highway
61, near Tunica’s many casinos. Start your blues journey there and
learn about the history of the music that originated in the Delta.
LAISSEZ LE BON TEMPS ROULER!
The Goodtimes Radio Show, now on KWAM 990 AM Memphis, has expanded and added more gaming programming. The show begins at 11 AM.
Listen on www.kwam990.com or get the free app on your phone.
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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Tunica Resorts, MS
"ALLYS#ASINO— See King Beez, Feb. 6-7;
Jerry Braxton, Feb. 13; Gary Escoe’s Atomic
Dance Machine, Feb. 14; Elmo & The Shades,
Feb. 20-21; Blake Ryan Band, Feb. 27 and 1-900, Feb. 28.
&ITZ#ASINO(OTEL— Enjoy the 2nd Annual
Sweets, Treats & Chocolate Showcase, Sunday,
Feb. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m., $8 in advance/$10
day of event. See Craig Morgan, Saturday, Feb.
21, at 8 p.m. and Carlos Mencia, Friday and Saturday, March
13-14, 9 p.m. Buy tickets at gift shop, call (800) 745-3000 or visit
Ticketmaster.com. Free live music, Wed.-Thurs., 6 p.m. to 11
p.m., Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m.-4 a.m. and Sunday, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
'OLD 3TRIKE #ASINO 2ESORT
— See Creedence Clearwater
Revival, Saturday Feb. 14, 8
p.m.;
$49.95/$59.95/$69.95;
Engelbert Humperdinck, Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m.,
$59.95/$69.95/$79.95; Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild, Sunday,
April 26, $9.95/$14.95/$19.95, Kenny G., Saturday, May 30,
$39.95/$49.96/$59.95; Loretta Lynn, Friday and Saturday, May
17-18, $49.95/$59.95/$69.95 and Vince Gill, Saturday, Sept.
26, at 8 p.m., $89.95/$99.95 and $109.95. Call Gold Strike at
(888) 747-7711 for info. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com. Taxes
and service charges apply. See free on the Stage2 Bar: Troy
Laz Band, Feb. 5-8; Mojiles Band, Feb. 12-15; Trigg County,
Feb. 19-22; Big Richard, Feb. 26-Mach 1. Check out TEN10
Wine & Whiskey Sunday through Thursday. TEN10 features
an extensive collection of small batch whiskeys and numerous
wines served by the glass. If your tastes lean more toward mixed
drinks, TEN10’s cocktail menu features signature creations
along with seasonal blends. TEN10’s free pre-Valentine’s Day
wine tasting is Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m.
(OLLYWOOD #ASINO — See Zany
Pianos Shows Fridays and Saturday at
The Stage Bar from 8 p.m. to midnight.
For more entertainment information, call (800) 871-0711.
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Craig Morgan
at Fitz Casino
Feb. 21
See Carlos
Mencia at
Fitz Casino
March 13-14
Zany Pianos at Hollywood Casino Tunica
Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight
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(ORSESHOE 4UNICA — See G
Love & Special Sauce, Sunday, Feb.
15; Merle Haggard, Saturday, Feb.
21; Mike Tyson, Friday, March 6;
Aaron Lewis, Sunday, March 8; Josh Turner, Friday, March 13
and The Beach Boys, Saturday, March 21. Tickets at Horseshoe
Ticketmaster kiosk or call Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone
at (800) 745-3000, or buy online at www.ticketmaster.com. Enjoy
free live music from top bands nightly.
Kenny G. at
Gold Strike
May 30
2ESORTS#ASINO(OTEL4UNICA — See
headline entertainment regularly. Call
(800) 706-7070 for tickets. Free live
music at Resorts. See Johnny Riley, Feb.
6-7; Backroad Brigade, Feb. 13-14; Ricky Lynn Gregg, Feb. 20-21
and Greg Reding, Feb. 27-28.
3AMS 4OWN (OTEL 'AMBLING
(ALL— See headline entertainment at
the River Palace Entertainment Center.
Taxes and service charges apply. Charge
by phone at (800) 745-3000, or buy online at www.ticketmaster.
com. See free live music at Roxy’s Live, including a favorite band
on the casino circuit — Mister Lucky, Feb. 6-7. Also see the
popular party band Radio Inc., Feb. 13-14; Shelly Bush and The
Broadband, an “all-girl band,” as the clever name implies, Feb. 2021, and Aaron Owens, Feb. 27-28. A native of the south Arkansas
Delta, Owens began his journey into the music industry through
the hard work instilled in him from time spent in the logging and
farming community. The relation between country music and his
blue collar upbringing spawned his musical aspirations.
4UNICA 2OADHOUSE #ASINO (OTEL
— The Riverstage Showbar features live
music every Friday and Saturday night.
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Vince Gill at
Gold Strike
Sept. 26
Jack Hannah at
Gold Strike
April 26
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Lula/Greenville, MS
STAR
STRUCK
)SLE OF #APRI #ASINO (OTEL ,ULA —
See headline entertainment regularly. Call (800)
THE-ISLE. Enjoy free live music Fridays and
Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Harlow’s Casino Resort &
Hotel — Enjoy free live music
at Harlow’s Rhythm & Brew. See
headline entertainment regularly. For
information, call (866) 524-5825.
West Memphis, AR
3OUTHLAND0ARK'AMING2ACING — In the Juke Joint,
see Al Paris & The Heartbreakers, Feb. 6-7; Hip Kitty, Feb. 1314; X Soul, Feb. 20-21 and Circus Band, Feb. 27-28. Also at the
Juke Joint: On Sundays, it’s Live Band Karaoke,
7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (sing with a live band.); Tuesday
is Karaoke Night starting at 7 p.m. and new at
Southland are Boot Scootin’ Wednesdays every
Wednesday at 7 p.m. (2 for 1 domestic longnecks and
well drinks). Enjoy Club Night Thursdays in the Juke
Joint (no cover with DJ Crumbz) and the Juke Joint features
a live band and DJ on Fridays and Saturdays with a $5 cover
charge beginning at 8 p.m. and ladies free until 10 p.m. Party goes
on until 3 a.m. In the Shine Blounge, it’s featured nights with
Taproom Tuesdays with $2 draft beer and Well Wednesdays with
$2 well drinks. Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar and Grill is now
open at Southland with 55 HD TVs , drink specials and bar food.
Schedule at Sammy Hagar’s includes: Monday Pint Nights, Two
For Tuesdays, Live Team Trivia Wednesdays ($500 in prizes),
Thursday Fantasy Sports and Dart Tournament Sundays, $300
cash added to prize pool.
Loretta Lynn at Gold Strike May 17-18
Merle
Haggard at
Horseshoe
Feb. 21.
Choctaw, MS
0EARL2IVER2ESORT— See live headline
entertainment. Tickets may be purchased
through ticketmaster.com. Call (866)
44PEARL for more information. At Starlight Lounge, enjoy
free music Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. See South
of 20 and Derryl Perry, FEb. 6-7; Chad Wesley Band and Area
Code, Feb. 13-14 and Final Mix and Platinum Cafe, Feb. 20-21.
!T 'OLDEN -OON - See live headline
entertainment. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit
Ticketmaster.com. Call (866) 44PEARL.
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Engelbert Humperdinck at Gold Strike March 21
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CASINO DINING GUIDE
Show your love at Fitz this Valentine’s Day
Lots of special dining and hotel packages available for the big weekend
TUNICA RESORTS — Fitz Casino & Hotel
is making it easy for you to show your love, offering a wealth of Valentine specials for the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend. Let me count the
ways.
The Steakhouse features a Valentine Menu
for Two from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Sunday,
Feb. 15. It is available for $99 and includes Champagne, French onion soup, Caesar salad, grilled
rib eye with two grilled shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables, Godiva mousse cheesecake and iced tea or coffee. Advanced reservations are required and tax and gratuity is not
included.
A Valentine Seafood Dinner Buffet is available Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15. For $26.99, enjoy a seafood buffet with prime
rib, crab legs and a complimentary glass of Champagne.
Choose from three different Valentine’s Day
weekend packages, all available Friday or Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14. Add a Steakhouse Valentine
Menu for Two to these hotel deals for an extra
$90 and ask about the casino’s two-or three-night
packages.
The one-night Valentine’s packages are as follows:
s4HE#UPID(OTEL0ACKAGEINCLUDESASTANDARD
room, Champagne and strawberries for $159.
s4HE2OMANCE$ELUXE(OTEL0ACKAGEINCLUDESADELUXEROOM
Champagne and strawberries for $179.
s 4HE 3UITE(EART (OTEL 0ACKAGE INCLUDES A KING SUITE #HAMpagne and strawberries and a breakfast for two in the buffet.
To book your Valentine package, call (888) 766-5825 and mention code: CUPID15.
Sweetheart deal is at Fairbanks Steakhouse
TUNICA RESORTS — Make your reservations now for a
romantic dinner with your sweetheart at Hollywood Casino’s
Fairbanks Steakhouse this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a special fourcourse extravaganza with champagne for $125 a couple. This
price includes two glasses of Champagne and a selection of appetizers, soup or salad, entrees and a dessert.
Appetizer choices are lump crab gnocchi with Rockefeller
sauce or filet tip bruschetta with blue cheese, red onion jam and
Bearnaise sauce.
For the soup or salad, choose from a butternut squash bisque
with brown butter or a mixed green salad with cranberry, studded goat cheese, spiced pecans and honey dressing.
Entrée choices include pan roasted sea bass with crab mash
potatoes, grilled asparagus and lobster butter or spiced venison
with wild mushroom and brioche bread pudding, greens, canSee Hollywood, page 24
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Twain’s Steakhouse, Great Buffet have something in store for couples
Sam’s Town to make Valentine’s Day special
TUNICA RESORTS — Sam’s Town
Hotel & Gambling Hall is offering a special
Valentine’s Day menu at Twain’s Steakhouse
featuring a four-course dinner for two with
choice of wine personally selected by the
sommelier for $99. The menu is available
Saturday, Feb. 14.
The appetizer is
a couples special of
house-made
fried
stuffed mushrooms,
seared sea scallops
and colossal South
American
shrimp
cocktail.
For a soup or salad, choose from an
iceberg wedge garnished with mushrooms,
egg, black olives and marinated artichoke
hearts, served with Champagne vinaigrette
or a Brie cream bisque garnished with crème
fraiche.
For an entree, choose between chicken
roulade with broccoli risotto and truffle
cream (The chicken breast is stuffed with
herb cream cheese, roasted yellow peppers
and Roma tomatoes.) or filet medallions and
grilled shrimp (sautéed tenderloin of beef
and grilled shrimp with tarragon beurre
blanc roasted red potatoes.
For dessert, enjoy a chocolate lava cake
served warm and
topped with shaved
vanilla chocolate and
whipped cream.
Wine
choices
include Chateau St.
Jean
Chardonnay,
Clos Du Bois Pinot
Noir, Chateau St.
Jean Merlot or Chateau St. Jean Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Reservations are recommended at
Twain’s Steakhouse. Call (662) 363-0711,
ext. 45747. Sam’s Town is also offering
a Valentine’s Day seafood and prime rib
buffet at The Great Buffet from 4 to 10 p.m.
for $23.99. Champagne split is available for
an additional $5.
The Great Buffet lives up to its name.
Hollywood, continued from page 23
did cracklin’s and cranberry port sauce or an 8-ounce filet of beef
with melted brie cheese, assorted baby vegetables and cabernet demi
glace. The Cupid’s Special Dessert tops off this Valentine’s menu.
Call to make your reservations at Fairbanks now at (800) 871-0711.
Remember to keep Fairbanks in mind any time you want to enjoy
an award-winning, dining experience featuring some of the finest
steaks in the region. The full menu at Fairbanks includes such offerings as an 8-ounce filet, a 16-ounce New York strip with bourbon
peppercorn sauce, a 24-ounce porterhouse and a 22-ounce bone-in
rib eye with mushrooms and grilled onions. There are also delicious
seafood selections and amazing appetizers.
Ask about Fairbanks three-course, two-meal special available for
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one attractive price. This special is offered Sunday and Thursday
at $49.99 and Friday and Saturday for $59.99 (plus tax and gratuity). Make a night of it with a hotel room and Fairbanks Special for
$79.99 Sunday and Thursday.
The first of the three courses consists of a spring mix salad with
mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, choice of dressing or
French onion soup.
The second course is a choice of 4-ounce beef tenderloin with
baked potato or Yukon Gold mashed potatoes or cedar plank salmon with herbed rice pilaf.
For the third course choose between delicious cheesecake or a
delightfully tart key lime pie.
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At Southland Park Gaming & Racing —
Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill rocks
fried green tomatoes – just pop them in your mouth and enjoy. The
By David Grisham
WEST MEMPHIS — Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill Cajun dip was a perfect blend of cheeses and Cajun-style crawfish
opened recently at Southland Park Gaming & Racing and is proving while the fried cheese stars and the barbecue marinara offered a welto be a popular attraction. The 150-seat restaurant and sports bar, come new take on fried cheese.
We also sampled the Head Banging Shrimp. This dish features
featuring Hagar’s new rum and a menu developed with the creative
direction of his favorite celebrity chefs, is part of the newly expand- crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet Thai chili sauce. It provides just the
right amount of heat. It doesn’t
ed gaming center.
overpower the flavor of the
We visited recently to check
shrimp and comes in at the end
out the new bar and grill and were
with a nice kick. There are many
impressed. The brand new facilmore opening acts to choose
ity offers a great atmosphere and
from.
features 55 HDTVs, so you can
From the headliners section
always find the game you want
I chose to go with one of the
to watch. You can find plenty of
eight-ounce gourmet-blend burggreat food to eat, too, as well as
ers. One can order a burger on a
ice cold beer.
brioche or pretzel bun. There are
The wide variety of craft, domany burgers to choose from,
mestic and imported beer is kept
everything from the Sammy’s
at around 29 degrees through a
Rockin’ Steak Burger to the Three
sophisticated system so that it
Meat Box to the South of the
may be served from the tap as
Border Burger, not to mention
cold a possible without freezing.
the Rock Star Jalapeno Burger. I
The temperature of the beer is
Great service at Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill
opted for the Sammy’s Rockin’
of the utmost importance. So
Steak Burger. It is an A-1 and peppercorn
much so that a digital temperature reading is
crusted burger and comes with aged white
illuminated just over the beer taps. My beer
cheddar cheese and tobacco onions with a
actually had ice chips floating on top!
brandy demi. It is no wonder Sammy Hagar
Specialty drinks are also available at Samput his name on this burger – it rocks!
my Hagar’s, with such clever titles as “Can’t
While I didn’t try the #1 Hits on this goDrive 55 Iced Tea” and “The Red Rocktail.”
round, I’ll be back to check them out. They
The rocker theme is prevalent throughout
Lots of ice cold beer is on tap.
look quite enticing. Selections include “Ribs
the menu as well, both in the titles of the
menu sections and in the menu items. Appetizers are “opening acts” with Reverb,” catfish, “Your Steak is Driving Me Crazy,” pepperand desserts are “closing acts.” One section is entitled “#1 Hits: crusted New York strip and the most intriguing item on the menu
– the meatloaf cupcake. The “cupcake” is a homemade barbecue
Specialties That Rock.”
The staff at Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar & Grill impresses, meatloaf with roasted garlic smashed potatoes, haystack onions and
too, and ties in with the sports viewing action, wearing referee- a fresh vegetable medley.
Closing acts include the Ultimate Chocolate Blackout Cake,
striped tops – only red and black instead of black and white. Jessica,
our personable server, provided excellent service and a thorough Sammy’s Rock Candy Buttered Rum Hot Fudge Sundae, Red Rum
Bananas Foster and The Real Deal Cheesecake. The chocolate cake
knowledge of what the Red Rocker has to offer.
For an opening act, we sampled the Jacked Up Rock Stars (crispy is a rock star for sure. A decadent dark chocolate cake is layered
fried pepper jack cheese stars with a spicy barbecue marinara), Dixie with a creamy milk chocolate mousse and covered with a chocolate
Dusted Wings (wings that come fried or grilled Memphis style with ganache. It is served a la mode. That’s a whole lotta decadence for
choice of sauce), fried green tomatoes (green tomato wedges sea- $5.99!
You’ll want to check out Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar and
soned, breaded, fried golden brown and drizzled with a Cajun ranch
sauce) and Cajun crawfish drip with tortilla chips. These are indi- Grill for yourself. It’s a stand-alone attraction that just happens to
vidual menu items but also come in sample sizes as part of Sammy’s be in a gaming center. It’s good to know one can step in and grab
a gourmet burger, an ice-cold beer and catch some sports action
Sampler. The sampler is available for $13.99.
The fried tomato wedges were much easier to eat than traditional before heading back out on the gaming floor.
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Southland Park Gaming & Racing
West Memphis (800) 467-6182
Manager: Domenick Morreale
Tables: 6, open seven days a week
Open at noon Monday-Friday and at 11
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Poker Room Rates: $25 Sunday-Thurs.,
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(OLLYWOOD"AD"EAT*ACKPOT
Texas Hold ‘em:
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Poker Room Rates: $35 weekdays/$45
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Tables: 12
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Hours: Monday - Friday: 4 p.m.-4 a.m.
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– A $4 rake on no-limit games
– 100 points for every hour played
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LARGESTGUIDE
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TOGAMING
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FUN ‡‡ www.jackpotmagazine.com
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Casino
Tipping
Guidelines
When you receive good service at a casino, it
is customary to award the person giving the
good service a gratuity (tip). Jackpot! readers
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.
‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡
Cocktail Waitresses - Casino
Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two
High Roller/Comp = $5 per round,
parties of one or two
Bartenders
Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two
High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one
or two
Dealers
Standard Tip = Place a bet, $2-$10 during your play
High Roller/Comp = Place a bet, $25-$100 during
your play
Slot Attendants
Standard Tip = $1-$5 during your play,
more if you hit a jackpot
High Roller/Comp = $10-$25 during your play,
more if you hit a jackpot
Cocktail Waitresses - Restaurants
Standard Tip = 15%-20% of check
High Roller/Comp = 20%-30% of check
Hotel Bellmen
Standard Tip = $1-$2 per bag,
more for heavier or oversized bags
High Roller/Comp = $3-$5 per bag,
more for heavier or oversized bags
Room Service Personnel
Standard Tip = 15%-20% of check
High Roller/Comp = 20%-30% of check
Maids
Standard Tip = $1 per night, place in envelope
at end of stay marked for Maid
High Roller/Comp = $5 per night, place in envelope
at end of stay marked for Maid
Taxi Drivers
Standard Tip = Minimum of $2. Very Short rides,
helpful information, assistance with luggage,
difficult route would receive more
High Roller/Comp = Minimum of $5. Very Short
rides, helpful information, assistance with luggage,
difficult route would receive more
Valet
Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two
High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one
or two
Wine Steward
Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two
High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one
or two
JACKPOT!
By Paul Wade
HOROSCOPE
Your sign offers a supreme paradox, Aquarius
Editor’s Note: Horoscopes are meant for entertainment purposes only
and are for the time period February 5 - February 18, 2015.
!QUARIUS *AN &EB — Who are
you exactly? The supreme paradox of your
sign, Aquarius, strikes again, for someone
often described as the most individualistic person
in the zodiac, you are far more concerned with the
dynamics of the collective, the group and what others
desire than most people.
0ISCES &EB -ARCH — If you’re
looking for new romance or more happiness
in your existing relationships, you cannot
get better than the combination of planets in your
sign than now. Mars suggests passion and Venus
means love; Neptune shows an intuitive rapport,
while Chiron paves the way to heal wounds from the
past. Subtlety and nuance are your way to proceed.
!RIES-ARCH!PRIL — This period
sees you keen on spending more time by
yourself. Yet since there is little reduction
in the demands being made on your time, you may
discover you have just a few moments of privacy and
you appreciate it all the more as a consequence.
4AURUS!PRIL-AY — This period
puts an intense focus on your career affairs,
along with any other commitments you have
taken on that emphasize a professional remit, rather
than something more personal to you. When you get
home at night you feel a warm sense of contentment.
'EMINI -AY *UNE — Mercury
retrograde
means
mix-ups
and
misunderstandings, lost correspondence,
travel chaos, etc. Mercury is linked to your
constellation so you’ll see a number of your ideas
being challenged and held up for review.
#ANCER*UNE*ULY — This period
suggests a great time for a vacation or
longer sojourn overseas, while on the other
hand promoting enlightenment and a process of
re-education that creates a clear break from your
previous perspective. Just do your best to ensure this
signals a natural progression, rather than running
away from complicated relationships.
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,EO*ULY!UG— Looking again
at your relationships, maybe things really
have moved too fast. At this time you can
draw breath and think again about what has come to
pass in all your closest associations, and where that
differed from what you had wanted and expected.
6IRGO!UG3EP— The elevation
of the asteroid Ceres is dwarfing your planet
status and it’ll take a rewrite of current
astrological wisdom to incorporate. Ceres isn’t until
June, so don’t let this period get the better of you.
,IBRA3EP/CT— Planets pinpoint
your everyday activities, like your workaday
routines and health affairs for example. The
latter are something we can all occasionally take for
granted, but such matters are swiftly returned to the
forefront of your attention during any bout of illness.
Pay attention to your physical well-being.
3CORPIO /CT .OV — With the
Sun and Mercury meeting in the sector of
your horoscope governing your home life,
domestic situation and family affairs, you are thinking
at length about where you’re living presently and
about your plans for the future. Your relationship to
your nurturing parent is back under the microscope.
3AGITTARIUS .OV $EC — This
period is highlighting your inner life, along
with your emotional needsAt this time you
can withdraw into the bosom of your family, enjoying
safety and security behind closed doors.
#APRICORN$EC*AN— While your
finances look relatively rosy and certainly far
better than was the case in the recent past,
much of this has come about through the influence
of other people and their input into your economic
circumstances. This is an unusual state of affairs
that deviates considerably from the norm. You will
eventually be back to relying on your own skills and
talents.
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) 447-3275
pearlriverresort.com
Silver Star Hotel & Casino
(866) 447-3275
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) 843-4753
lula.isleofcapricasinos.com
NATCHEZ
Isle Of Capri Casino
(800) 843-4753
natchez.isleofcapricasinos.com
TUNICA
Bally’s Casino
(800) 382-2559
ballystunica.com
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Fitz Casino & Hotel
(800) 766-5825
fitzgeraldstunica.com
Gold Strike
(888) 245-7529
goldstrike.com
Hollywood Casino
(800) 871-0711
hollywoodcasinotunica.com
Horseshoe Casino
(800) 303-7463
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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