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LETTER

from the Publisher

UP FRONT with G. DOUGLAS

PUBLISHER

Gaming Media Group Inc. PRESIDENT

G. Douglas Dreisbach

days of racing is amazing. On page 16, we are excited to feature some of Harold’s work from over the years. With the Triple Crown racing season upon us, we figured it was a great time to publish the pictures to jump start the season.

It’s time again to showcase the winning properties from our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year, we celebrate casino properties around the region who excel in different areas by collecting votes from gaming enthusiasts. The categories include everything from best rooms and suites to golf courses and restaurants. We really appreciate everyone who took the time to vote. After almost 20,000 votes, we are excited to unveil this year winners on page 6.

With the warm weather upon us, the resortstyle properties also feature several great outdoor amenities including amazing pools, RV parks, and of course, golf courses. Check out page 20 for a rundown of our favorite casino golf courses throughout the region. Nothing completes a gaming getaway like a good round of golf so be sure to check out these selections and let us know what you think.

Want more? We’ve got it! If you want more free tips, property reviews and gambling news, be sure to visit gaminganddestinations.com and follow us on facebook. You will find hundreds of great gambling tips and strategies from some of the best gaming authors in the world, property reviews, event announcements, contests, giveaways and more.

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Gaming and Destinations is published for those who seek the best in gaming and in life, and is produced bimonthly

by Gaming Media Group Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. Copyright 2017

by Gaming Media Group Inc. All Rights Reserved. This publication is printed by Publisher’s Printing Co., Inc. of Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Postage is paid in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky.

We are also excited to announce the winner of the Ultimate Casino Getaway Giveaway that we offered for taking the time to vote in the awards. Dave B. from Kentucky was randomly selected for the trip and he will enjoy an overnight stay, dinner on us, some travel and gambling money, and hopefully winning memories to last a lifetime. Congrats Dave... we can’t wait to hear about the trip!

We hope you enjoy this issue, get to check out some of the winning properties from our awards, and cash-in big this Triple Crown racing season!

In this issue, we also celebrate one of the best photographers in the wonderful world of horse racing, Harold Roth, the owner of Horsephotos.com. Harold’s unique talent and instinct for great photography has led him to many Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup events over the years, and his collection of major

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Send address changes to Gaming and Destinations, Louisville, KY 40207 ON THE COVER:

Tracy Tweed, Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed at the Kentucky Derby. Photo By Harold Roth Horsephotos.com

CONTENTS ON THE COVER

FEATURE ARTICLES

16 Stars & Studs of the

14 TournEvent of

Kentucky Derby: Photographs By a Seasoned Veteran

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Readers’ Choice Awards Revealed: The results are in for our winning properties!

7 Gulf Coast 8 Tunica 9 Louisiana 10 Mid-South 11 Indiana 12 Missouri 13 Ohio

Champions:

Golf Courses: Our top picks.

WINNING TIPS AND STRATEGIES

24 Golf:

30 Property Profile:

IP Casino Resort & Spa:

The Million Dollar Event

20 Top 10 Casino

HIGHLIGHTS & HOT SPOTS:

Stretching and Short Game

26 Video Poker:

Biloxi, Mississippi

32 Tunica Trifecta:

Hollywood Casino, Resorts and 1st Jackpot

34 Casino Directory:

Our preferred properties and attractions.

36 Sports Wagering:

Future odds on major sporting events.

Glitches

27 Craps:

The Iron Cross

28 Slot Strategy:

10 Tips to Winning

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30 Find us on Facebook

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FACTS & FUN STUFF

DID YOU KNOW

1

There is no beverage that tastes more like fruity, refreshing paradise than a mojito!

The combination of sweetness, citrus, and mint flavors is intended to pair well with rum…so give this recipe a try next time you are craving something crisp and invigorating!

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AGE FOR A COMPETING HORSE IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY? A.) 7 years B.)

3 years

C.)

2 years

D.)

5 years

HOW MANY PGA TOUR VICTORIES HAS TIGER WOODS WON SINCE HE WENT PRO IN 1996?

A.) 53 B.) 81

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HOW MUCH DOES AN AVERAGE RACEHORSE WEIGH?

5

A.)

500 pounds

B.)

2,000 pounds

C.)

1,000 pounds

D.)

1,500 pounds

SLOT GAMES AND VIDEO POKER ARE THE SAME THING: A.) True B.) False

C) 65 D) 72

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WHERE WAS THE CULT CLASSIC HORSE RACING COMEDY “LET IT RIDE” FILMED? A.)

Keeneland in Lexington, KY

B.)

Hollywood Park racetrack in Inglewood, CA

C.)

Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY

D.)

Hialeah Park near Miami, Fla

ANSWERS:

SWEET STRAWBERRY SPRING MOJITO

2

?

1.) B 2.) A 3.) D 4.) C 5.) B

SIPS WITH GAMING & DESTINATIONS

Ingredients: 8 large strawberries, sliced 8–12 leaves of mint 4 teaspoons of agave 6 tablespoons of lime juice 8 oz. Silver Rum 2 cups seltzer water or club soda

Maximum payout with optimal strategy for Video Poker.

99.54

90

Directions:

Percentage of Female attendees that wear a hat to the Kentucky Derby.

1. Add strawberries and mint to the bottom of a large pitcher.

2. Using a muddler (or the back of a spoon) muddle the fresh and herbs together.

400

500,000

Approximate number of golf balls that can fit in a school bus.

(Basically, you’re smashing them) 3. Next add in the lime juice, agave, and rum.

4. Stir around to mix everything.

5. Finish off with the seltzer water.

Stir and serve!

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Number of red roses used in the rose blanket draped around the winner of the Derby.

1,000

Pounds of fresh mint required to make the mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby.

THE R E S U LT S ARE IN

2019 SOUTHERN GAMING

READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

THE SOUTHERN REGION of the United States offers just about anything

a gambler would want and is divided into multiple gaming hotbeds throughout. The

Gulf Coast offers the beauty of white sand

beaches and a variety of premium resorts stretching from Biloxi to Gulfport and

into Bay St. Louis. Further up the road

in Louisiana you will find clusters of casinos in Baton Rouge, Lake Charles

and Shreveport-Bossier City, as well as casinos and horseracing in New Orleans.

Mississippi offers standalone resorts as

well as multiple options in Vicksburg and the ever-popular Tunica area located minutes from Memphis. Further North,

and more borderline south, you’ll find great options in Indiana and Ohio as well.

2019

Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards is designed to showcase the different regions for gaming options in categories that will introduce gamers of any type to properties

they may not already be familiar with, and to help plan their next casino visit. A full-

list of awards and contact information can be found at GamingandDestinations. com

With our awards each year, we also give away the Ultimate Casino Getaway to a lucky voter that includes premium

overnight casino stay, gambling money, dinner and travel money to get there. This year’s winner is Dave B. from Kentucky.

We can’t wait to hear about the trip!

Thanks to the 20,000 voters who took the time to share their opinions. We hope you

enjoy this year’s awards and find a few new casinos to add to your ‘favorites’ list.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BEST OVERALL PROPERTIES OF 2019!

(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO (GULF COAST); GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT (TUNICA); RISING STAR CASINO RESORT (INDIANA); L’AUBERGE LAKE CHARLES (LOUISIANA)

1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

THEME 1. Golden Nugget Biloxi

2. Palace Casino Resort

2. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

SPA

GULF COAST

BILOXI, GULFPORT, BAY ST. LOUIS

3. IP Casino Resort & Spa

POOL 1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 2. IP Casino Resort & Spa 3. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

3. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast CASINO PERSONNEL (DEALERS, SLOT ATTENDANTS, ETC…) 1. IP Casino Resort & Spa 2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 3. Palace Casino Resort

GOLF COURSE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Fallen Oak-Beau Rivage

1. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

2. The Bridges-Hollywood Casino

2. IP Casino Resort & Spa

3. The Preserve-Palace Casino

3. Golden Nugget Biloxi

ENTERTAINMENT Best Overall Property: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino BEST OVERALL PROPERTY

CASINO FLOOR 1. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO

1

IP CASINO RESORT & SPA 2 3

GOLDEN NUGGET BILOXI

2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 3. Golden Nugget Biloxi POKER ROOM 2. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

SUITES 1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

RESTAURANT

2. Golden Nugget Biloxi

1. IP Casino Resort & Spa

3. IP Casino Resort & Spa

2. Palace Casino Resort 3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

1. IP Casino Resort & Spa 2. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort 3. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

ADVERTISING 1. IP Casino Resort & Spa

2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

3. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

PLAYER’S CLUB 1. IP Casino Resort & Spa

2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

3. IP Casino Resort & Spa

3. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

NIGHTLIFE 1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

SPORTS BOOK 1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

2. Golden Nugget Biloxi

2. IP Casino Resort & Spa

3. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

3. Golden Nugget Biloxi

1. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

3. IP Casino Resort & Spa

ROOMS

1. IP Casino Resort & Spa

Best Theme: Golden Nugget Biloxi

BUFFET 1. Golden Nugget Biloxi 2. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 3. Palace Casino Resort

Best Casino Floor: Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

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TUNICA

THEME

ADVERTISING

1. Hollywood Casino Tunica 2. Fitz Casino and Hotel 3. Gold Strike Casino Resort

1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Hollywood Casino Tunica 3. Horseshoe Tunica

CASINO PERSONNEL (DEALERS, SLOT ATTENDANTS, ETC…)

PLAYER’S CLUB

1. Hollywood Casino Tunica 2. Gold Strike Casino Resort 3. Fitz Casino and Hotel

1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Hollywood Casino Tunica 3. Horseshoe Tunica

SPORTS BOOK CUSTOMER SERVICE 1. Horseshoe Tunica 2. Gold Strike Casino Resort 3. Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

Best Overall Property: Gold Strike Casino Resort

BEST OVERALL PROPERTY

1 GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT

HOLLYWOOD CASINO TUNICA 2

3

HORSESHOE TUNICA

Best Casino Floor: Hollywood Casino Tunica BUFFET 1. Horseshoe Tunica 2. Gold Strike Casino Resort 3. Hollywood Casino Tunica

SPA 1. Horseshoe Tunica 2. Gold Strike Casino Resort 3. Hollywood Casino Tunica

POOL SUITES 1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Hollywood Casino Tunica 3. Horseshoe Tunica

1. Hollywood Casino Tunica 2. Horseshoe Tunica 3. Gold Strike Casino Resort

GOLF COURSE ROOMS 1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Horseshoe Tunica 3. Hollywood Casino Tunica

CASINO FLOOR 1. Hollywood Casino Tunica 2. Gold Strike Casino Resort 3. Horseshoe Tunica

1. River Bend Links 2. Tunica National

ENTERTAINMENT 1. Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall 2. Gold Strike Casino Resort 3. Horseshoe Tunica ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

1. Horseshoe Tunica 2. Hollywood Casino Tunica

1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Horseshoe Tunica 3. Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

RESTAURANT

NIGHTLIFE

1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Hollywood Casino Tunica 3. Horseshoe Tunica

1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Horseshoe Tunica 3. Hollywood Casino Tunica

POKER ROOM

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Best Poker Room: Horseshoe Tunica

1. Gold Strike Casino Resort 2. Hollywood Casino Tunica 3. Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

LOUISIANA

Best Overall Property: L’Auberge Lake Charles BEST OVERALL PROPERTY

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Golden Nugget Lake Charles

1. Horseshoe Bossier City

2. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino

2. Harrah’s New Orleans

3. Paragon Casino Resort

3. Margaritaville Resort Casino

NIGHTLIFE

ADVERTISING

1. Horseshoe Bossier City

1. Paragon Casino Resort

2. L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles

2. Margaritaville Resort Casino

3. Harrah’s New Orleans

3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles

THEME

PLAYER’S CLUB

1. Margaritaville Resort Casino

1. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino

2. Paragon Casino Resort

2. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

3. Golden Nugget Lake Charles

3. Harrah’s New Orleans

CASINO PERSONNEL (DEALERS, SLOT ATTENDANTS, ETC…)

RESTAURANT

1. L’Auberge Lake Charles

1. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

2. Horseshoe Bossier City

L’AUBERGE LAKE CHARLES

2. L’Auberge Lake Charles

3. L’Auberge Baton Rouge

2 HORSESHOE CASINO BOSSIER CITY

BUFFET

3 MARGARITAVILLE RESORT CASINO

2. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino

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3. Eldorado Casino Shreveport

1. Margaritaville Resort Casino 3. Horseshoe Bossier City

SUITES

SPA

1. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

1. L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles

2. L’Auberge Baton Rouge

2. Golden Nugget Lake Charles

3. L’Auberge Lake Charles

3. Margaritaville Resort Casino

ROOMS

POOL

1. Margaritaville Resort Casino

1. Horseshoe Bossier City

2. Golden Nugget Lake Charles

2. Paragon Casino Resort

3. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

3. Margaritaville Resort Casino

CASINO FLOOR

GOLF COURSE

1. Margaritaville Resort Casino

1. Tamahka Trails-Paragon Casino

2. Harrah’s New Orleans

2. Contraband Bayou-L’Auberge Lake Charles

3. Eldorado Casino Shreveport

POKER ROOM 1. Horseshoe Casino Bossier City 2. L’Auberge Lake Charles 3. Paragon Casino Resort

Best Restaurant: Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

Best Rooms: Margaritaville Resort Casino

3. The Country Club at Golden Nugget Lake Charles

ENTERTAINMENT 1. Paragon Casino Resort 2. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino 3. L’Auberge Lake Charles G A M I N G A N D D E S T I N AT I O N S . C O M |

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MID-SOUTH

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Wind Creek Atmore

1. Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

2. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

3. Ameristar Vicksburg

3. Wind Creek Montgomery ADVERTISING

NIGHTLIFE

1. Wind Creek Atmore

1. Wind Creek Montgomery

2. Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Ameristar Vicksburg

3. Wind Creek Montgomery

3. Pearl River Resort & Hotels PLAYER’S CLUB THEME

1. Ameristar Vicksburg

1. Lady Luck Casino & Hotel Vicksburg

2. Lady Luck Casino & Hotel 3. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

2. Ameristar Vicksburg 3. Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa SPORTS BOOK Best Overall Property: Pearl River Resort & Hotels

BEST OVERALL PROPERTY

RESTAURANT

CASINO PERSONNEL (DEALERS, SLOT ATTENDANTS, ETC…)

1. Wind Creek Atmore

1. Wind Creek Atmore

2. Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Ameristar Vicksburg

3. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

3. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

PEARL RIVER RESORT & HOTELS 1

2

WIND CREEK ATMORE

BUFFET

3

AMERISTAR VICKSBURG

1. Ameristar Vicksburg

Best Rooms: Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Riverwalk Casino & Hotel 3. Wind Creek Atmore

SUITES 1. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

SPA

2. Wind Creek Atmore

1. Wind Creek Atmore

3. Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Pearl River Resort & Hotels 3. Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa

ROOMS 1. Ameristar Vicksburg

POOL

2. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

1. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

3. Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa

2. Wind Creek Atmore 3. Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa

CASINO FLOOR 1. Ameristar Vicksburg

GOLF COURSE

3. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

1. Dancing Rabbit-Pearl River Resort

POKER ROOM

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

1. Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Ameristar Vicksburg

2. Wind Creek Atmore

2. Wind Creek Atmore

3. Pearl River Resort & Hotels

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Best Spa: Wind Creek Atmore

1. Pearl River Resort & Hotels 2. Riverwalk Casino & Hotel 3. Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa

INDIANA

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Belterra Casino Resort

1. Rising Star Casino Resort

2. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

2. Belterra Casino Resort 3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa ADVERTISING NIGHTLIFE

1. Rising Star Casino Resort

1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

2. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

2. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

3. Belterra Casino Resort

3. Belterra Casino Resort PLAYER’S CLUB THEME 1. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

1. Belterra Casino Resort 2. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa 3. Horseshoe Southern Indiana

2. Rising Star Casino Resort 3. French Lick Resort Best Overall Property: Rising Star Casino Resort BEST OVERALL PROPERTY

RESTAURANT 1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

RISING STAR CASINO RESORT 1

BELTERRA CASINO RESORT 2

3

FRENCH LICK RESORT

2. Belterra Casino Resort 3. Rising Star Casino Resort

BUFFET

CASINO PERSONNEL (DEALERS, SLOT ATTENDANTS, ETC…) 1. Rising Star Casino Resort 2. Four Winds - New Buffalo 3. French Lick Resort Best Suites: Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

1. Rising Star Casino Resort 2. Belterra Casino Resort 3. Horseshoe Southern Indiana

SUITES 1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

SPA

2. Belterra Casino Resort

1. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

3. Four Winds - New Buffalo

2. French Lick Resort 3. Belterra Casino Resort

ROOMS 1. Belterra Casino Resort

POOL

2. Four Winds - New Buffalo

1. Belterra Casino Resort

3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

2. French Lick Resort 3. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

Best Pool: Belterra Casino Resort

CASINO FLOOR 1. Rising Star Casino Resort

GOLF COURSE

2. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

1. Rising Star Casino Resort

3. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino

3. Belterra Casino Resort

POKER ROOM

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Horseshoe Southern Indiana

1. Belterra Casino Resort

2. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

2. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

3. Horseshoe Hammond

2. French Lick Resort

3. French Lick Resort

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CUSTOMER PERSONNEL (DEALERS, SLOT ATTENDANTS, ETC…)

MISSOURI

1. Ameristar St. Charles 2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis

PLAYER’S CLUB 1. Ameristar St. Charles 2. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel 3. River City Casino & Hotel

3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel THEME CUSTOMER SERVICE 1. Hollywood Casino St. Louis 2. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel 3. River City Casino & Hotel

ADVERTISING 1. River City Casino & Hotel 2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis 3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel Best Overall Property: Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

BEST OVERALL PROPERTY

LUMIERE PLACE CASINO & HOTEL

1

2

AMERISTAR ST. CHARLES

RIVER CITY CASINO & HOTEL

3

SUITES 1. Ameristar St. Charles 2. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel 3. Hollywood Casino St. Louis

Best Poker Room: Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel RESTAURANT 1. Ameristar St. Charles 2. River City Casino & Hotel 3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

BUFFET 1. Hollywood Casino St. Louis 2. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel 3. River City Casino & Hotel

ENTERTAINMENT 1. Ameristar St. Charles 2. Hollywood St. Louis 3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

ROOMS 1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis

1. Hollywood Casino St. Louis

3. River City Casino & Hotel

2. River City Casino & Hotel 3. Ameristar St. Charles

CASINO FLOOR 1. Ameristar St. Charles

NIGHTLIFE

2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis

1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis 3. Ameristar St. Charles

POKER ROOM 1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

SPA

2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis

1. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

3. Ameristar St. Charles

2. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

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Best Suites: Ameristar St. Charles

1. Ameristar St. Charles 2. Hollywood Casino St. Louis 3. Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel

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TOURNEVENT OF CHAMPIONS

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THE MILLION DOLL AR E VENT

t’s back and bringing unprecedented competition and intensity to casinos across North America. Presented

by Everi and now in its seventh year, the TournEvent of Champions® and The Million Dollar Event® is the gaming industry’s premier slot tournament featuring a championship round with $1.3 million in total cash prizes. TournEvent of Champions once again searches for the best slot tournament player in North America to compete in the national championship “The Million Dollar Event” in October. If you love playing in exciting slot tournaments, sign up to compete in a qualifying event for an opportunity to become a representative from a participating Southern or Midwest casino. This will give you the chance to compete for a spot in The Million Dollar Event and a shot to win the grand prize of $1 million.* Each winning casino representative will receive $800 towards airfare to Las

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Vegas for themselves and a guest; three night/four-day hotel accommodations; transportation to and from McCarran International Airport; food and beverage credit; and, most importantly, a seat at The Million Dollar Event. The championship event will take place on Oct. 16, 2019, at the XS Nightclub in the Wynn/Encore Las Vegas Resort. You’ll also have a cheerleader by your side cheering you on in The Money Man®, Everi’s iconic brand ambassador and the official mascot for TournEvent of Champions.

TournEvent of Champions is a unique collaboration between Everi, the casino industry’s single source provider of gaming and f inancial technology solutions, and its top casino partners in North America to bring thrilling competition and unbelievable excitement to casinos through a patented slot tournament campaign. With so much at stake and more than $6.4 million in total cash prizes awarded since its inception in

2012, it’s no surprise why TournEvent of Champions has become the most exciting slot tournament event on the planet.

2018 NATIONAL TOURNEVENT OF CHAMPIONS WINNER Following the electrifying slot tournament competition on Oct. 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Tanya S. (representing Pines Restaurant and Casino, Evergreen Park, in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada) won the grand prize of $1 million and a cruise for two on a Norwegian Cruise Line® ship. Tanya overcame 166 of the top slot players in North America to be crowned the TournEvent of Champions winner.

The 2018 TournEvent of Champions kicked off in May 2018, and featured three tour buses and The Money Man traveling nearly 50,000 miles across the United States and Canada to visit 104 partner casinos. More than 200,000 participants competed in TournEvent qualifiers to identify the top 166 players who competed

2019 TournEvent Qualifying Events

at The Million Dollar Event. The finale was streamed live on the TournEvent of Champions and Super Jackpot Slots™ Community Casino Facebook pages.

As a precursor to The Million Dollar Event, Everi held a skill-based slot tournament based on the fiercely popular app Fruit Ninja™ earlier in the day on October 10 in Everi’s booth at the Global Gaming Expo®, the largest gathering of global, commercial, and tribal gaming professionals in North America. Played on Everi’s award-winning TournEvent® slot tournament solution, nearly all 166 TournEvent of Champions finalists and their guests competed for 14 spots in the Fruit Ninja tournament championship held that evening during The Million Dollar Event with the winner taking home $5,000.

SCHEDULE OF TOURNEVENT QUALIFIERS SOUTHERN AND MIDWEST CASINO TOURNEVENT OF CHAMPIONS QUALIFYING EVENTS Be sure to get into the action-packed slot tournament fun and in the running for the TournEvent of Champions title and $1 million grand prize*. Below are three easy steps to get involved.

STEP ONE – SEMI-FINALS Play in a participating casino’s qualifying or invitational slot tournament before their posted final qualifying event and advance to the casino’s semi-final tournament.

Win a Golden Pass™ to earn a place at The Million Dollar Event in Las Vegas.

You can learn more specific ways to earn a

Golden Pass directly from a participating casino of your choice.

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STARS & STUDS OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY: PHOTOGRAPHS BY A SEASONED VETERAN by

HAROLD ROTH/HORSEPHOTOS

16 | G A M I N G A N D D E S T I N AT I O N S . C O M Tracy Tweed, Gene Simmons & Shannon Tweed during 133rd Kentucky Derby.

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps attended the Kentucky Derby in 2009.

As a photographer, I am the eyes of the events I cover.

Derby morning is abuzz with anticipation, starting

my camera and share the highlights in photographs.

lines getting in.

My goal is to interpret what I see through the lens of

The famed Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is more than just a race. It is an event. Recognized as the premier Thoroughbred

competition at one of the most famous racing venues,

with the hurdles of traffic, parking and long security

Once you are inside the gates, the scene unfolds as a spectacular visual palette. I spend much of the

early part of the day roaming around to look for

it boasts exciting racing action before a packed

grandstand of cheering fans – with the legendary TwinSpires as its familiar backdrop.

Having covered more than 35 Kentucky Derby’s on behalf of many media outlets, I have witnessed this

historic event in good weather and bad, each one with a texture and look all its own, providing new visuals to share.

To best recognize these variations, I must take a step

back and view each Derby as if it’s the first time I’m seeing it. I am going to take this opportunity to share

some highlights of these moments with you. Let’s go!

Chelsea Clinton smiles at the crowd before the Kentucky Derby in 2008.

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At Kentucky Derby 2004, Jessica Simpson shows off her horse racing style!

situations that are especially unique to the event, such as sightings that can raise the eyebrows and tug at heartstrings. I enjoy capturing those intriguing faces and places – funny, emotional, beautiful -- that make this day so special.

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs enjoyed the Kentucky Derby in 2018.

and grooms who are at the center of this spectacular day. Then, of course, there is the racing!

We cover the Derby from a variety of angles and locations starting with the walkover and continuing in the saddling ring, post parade, and There can be surprises around throughout the race itself. This hoofany corner. Racing aficionados pounding excitement compounded by dressed in eye-popping outfits and the ear-splitting noise level of cheering elaborate Derby hats ranging from fans never gets old. We have as many as the ridiculous to the sublime and seven or eight photographers shooting roses everywhere, always make for this event on the track, on ladders, great pictures. Celebrities from TV, film, music, fashion and sport strut and up on the roof. We use remote the red carpet, or simply appear in cameras to capture the breathtaking the paddock, or in one of the private finish framed by the spires and have clubhouse boxes. Even presidents even had photographers in airplanes and royalty have been known to step catching the action from above. out on a balcony to see the action Regardless of their vantage points all and wave to fans. photographers have the same goal— Jack Nicholson at the track in We photograph neighbors hawking 1998 for the 124th Kentucky Derby. to capture the peak of action. After all, parking spots, food and souvenir the photos we take are the images seen street vendors, diehard fans and worldwide as definitive proof of the most exciting two hardy partiers who brave the chaos of the infield. minutes in the sport of kings.

We follow trainers checking out the texture of the For more photos f rom Ha rold Rot h, v isit track dirt, and zoom in on the horses, owners, jockeys Horsephotos.com

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asinos are known for providing the best for their guests. If you want decadent dining, you’ll find it at the casino. If you want to relax at a world-class spa, you’ll find it at a casino. If you want to catch a concert, look no further than a casino. There isn’t much you can’t do when you visit your favorite property, and that includes golf!

In addition to all the other amenities, casinos boast some of the best golf courses in the country that rival the elite private courses, that are harder to gain access to play. We are excited to once again feature some of our favorite courses that we like to play. The courses aren’t all the most expensive, although some can make you cringe at the green fee, and a few may not have the manicured fairways resembling Augusta National, although they are very well maintained. However, what you will

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find is a fair assessment of courses that are priced right, convenient to the hotel and casino, and will certainly fulfill your gaming getaway...so enjoy and get your swing on!

Sequoyah National Golf Club at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort 828-497-3000 sequoyahnational.com This par 72 championship course, mea su r i ng 6 , 6 0 0 y a rd s , feat u re s immaculately-groomed bent grass greens with bluegrass fairways, while also offering spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and providing ultimate playing conditions year-round.

It comprises of an expansive practice area including: a driving range, putting greens, chipping area and Callaway Golf Club fitting by certified PGA Golf Professionals. The golf shop offers a full range of men’s and women’s golf apparel as well.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch or afternoon beverage on the outdoor deck with 180-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains. The surrounding community also provides golfers with a welcoming environment that is rich with Native American culture, and exciting year-round attractions.

The Links at Rising Star Casino Resort (Indiana) 800-472-6311 risingstarcasino.com

The Links at Rising Star Casino Resort

The Links at Rising Star Casino Resort is Southern Indiana’s only true Scottish links-style golf course. This Tim Liddy designed gem features gently rolling bent grass fairways and greens nestled among traditional long waste bunkers, winding lakes and heather rough. Many holes boast panoramic views of the Ohio River Valley.

acclaim for its 40-mile panoramic views

And with expanded tee boxes, you can play the tees most appropriate to your game: 5,600 yards from the front or over 6,800 yards from the tips. Before or after your round, check out the fully stocked pro shop, take advantage of their locker room and shower facilities, grab a bite from the snack bar, or just relax on their spacious covered patio.

Contraband Bayou Golf Club at

The Pete Dye Course at French Lick (Indiana) 888-936-9360 frenchlick.com Sketched on a napkin and carved into history by Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye, this course hosted the Senior PGA Championship in 2015. Senior PGA champion Colin Montgomerie called it “one of the iconic courses” in America and one that golfers all over the world will want to play. This championship golf course on one of Indiana’s highest elevation points has narrow, immaculate fairways and rugged, intense terrain. The Pete Dye Course has gained national

of the southern Indiana countryside, three

man-made lakes, “volcano” bunkers and a variety of elevation changes. A robust

8,100 yards from the professional tees punctuate Dye’s signature sting from vista to vista.

Tamahka Trails Golf Club at Paragon Casino Resort (Louisiana) 800-946-1946 paragoncasinoresort.com Ta ma h k a (A l l ig ator) Tr a i l s w a s appropriately named not only for the indigenous creature often seen at the golf course, but also for its untamed and

L’Auberge Casino Resort (Louisiana)

treacherous nature. Like the animal, the

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golf course can seem docile at times, but

No living designer has more courses

wayward shots can quickly fall prey to one

America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses

entertaining (yet deceptive) layout.

credited on Golf Digest’s list of

and Golfweek magazine’s collection of America’s Best than Tom Fazio.

of the many dangers incorporated into this Tamahka Trails Golf Club meanders

The creative design complements the

through a beautiful 230-acre tract of

Louisiana environment to enhance a

and south Louisiana. The golf course

lowland marsh features of the natural

rolling terrain, which is unique to central

unique 7,077-yard, par-71 championship

features winding creeks and majestic

golf course. A combination of aquatic and natural shrubbery on the edges

of eight remarkable lakes challenges

golfers of all skill levels. This enjoyable

course is the only public Fazio course in

century-old trees, along with native wildlife providing a sense of seclusion and harmony with nature. This 18-hole, par 71 championship layout will challenge

Louisiana, which means your tee time

scratch golfers from the back tees, while

to the ultimate golfing experience…

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is just a phone call away. Treat yourself

providing an enjoyable and memorable

Contraband Bayou Golf Club is the

offering 5 sets of tees.

right way to do the fairway!

The Oaks and The Azaleas at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club 601-663-0011 dancingrabbitgolf.com The Azaleas at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club opened in July 1997 and offers resort

guests, club members and the golfing public the consummate golfing experience.

The Azaleas was renovated in October 2016 as well. It has also received numerous awards and accolades including spots on

Golf Magazine’s Top 100 You Can Play list and Golf & Travel’s Top 100 Modern

Courses, along with Golf Digest’s Top The Pete Dye at French Lick

10 New Upscale Public Golf Courses ranking.

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The Oaks at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club

Opened in June 1999, The Oaks golf course at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is equally as charming and challenging as The Azaleas.

With lovingly maintained Tifway II Bermuda greens and supple Meyer Zoysia fairways, this is a classic combination that provides a truly exceptional experience for golf enthusiasts around the country. Be sure to experience both courses this year!

Fallen Oak G olf Course at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Belterra Golf Course at Belterra Casino Resort (Indiana) 888-235-8377 belterracasino.com Whether you’re taking a swing at unlimited balls on the driving range, tracking your distance on a GPS enabled golf cart, or cooling off at the end of your round with a cold towel, it’s easy to see why this is one of the best public golf courses in the region.

Designed by legend Tom Fazio, this world-class championship course was

Belterra Golf Course at Belterra Casino Resort

ranked in the top 20 casino golf courses

in the U.S. by Golfweek. Created to highlight the natural surroundings,

winding through lakes and over 2,200 trees, the par 71 course challenges players

with water hazards and bunkers set amidst the beautiful rolling hills. Get lost in the

scenery and luxury at the Belterra Golf Course!

888-567-6667 beaurivage.com Designed by legendary course architect, Tom Fazio, Fallen Oak raises the bar for

luxury resort golf in this region. The 18hole, par-72 championship layout unfolds in a majestic, almost cinematic, invitation

to all who love the game. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or one who simply relishes the opportunity to test your skill

and temperament in a naturally-serene environment, Fallen Oak deserves a spot on your personal must-play list.

Challenging – yet offering remarkable playability for golfers of varying skill levels and hailed by Golfweek as a Best Course You Can Play in 2018, Fallen Oak has taken its place among the nation’s finest.

Exclusive to guests of Beau Rivage, the course maintains somewhat of an air of mystery and only a select few have experienced its unique charms. Play the course worthy of the pros!

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GOLF: Stretching and Short Game Spring time…it can only mean a couple of things: Taxes due or golf. Springtime golf in the South is a must for even the novice golfer.

Natural beauty abounds…and the temperature is almost perfect. The golf courses are in phenomenal condition and there is nothing better to do than to work on your golf game and ready yourself for the summer months.

I would like to share with you a couple of Spring golf tips that are vital to the success of your game throughout the year.

Stretching: Stretching is probably the most overlooked aspect of anyone’s golf game.

It is important to keep your “golf ” muscles conditioned throughout the off-season…but more importantly, you must begin to stretch daily (two to three times minimum) for the three weeks leading up to your annual first round of Golf. The focus should be on your hamstring muscles. Your hamstrings control many different aspects of your golf game including one of the basic four fundamentals: Posture. If you have proper posture it will enable you to swing the club back on proper plane and reduce the amount of stress on your lower back. The “hurdler” stretch is good to stretch your hamstrings…Sit on your bottom and place one leg directly out in front of you… take the other leg and curl it out to the side of your body. Once the position is accomplished, lean your body (without bowing your back) towards your toes on the extended leg. Hold for five seconds and repeat this effort ten times for each leg. Another good stretch is to stand up…place your feet together then bend from the waist and touch your toes. If you are like me, these can be very difficult and painful. The main thing is to stretch, do not bounce in order to see how far you can get.

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chipping and putting. This accounts for at least 50% (or more) of your shots during a round of golf…no matter how good you are. Putting should be the first emphasis when starting your practice regimen. Practicing putting can be mundane…but it will pay dividends throughout the season. Distance control is the number one problem we (teachers of the game) see. Distance control contributes to approximately 90% of the three putts in a round of golf. Every golfer should routinely spend 65% of their practice time on the putting green. Concentrate on your distance and not direction when you are practicing your putting. When you practice chipping, try to utilize most of your golf clubs (SW through 5 iron).

When chipping the ball, the number one goal is to get the ball on the ground as quick as possible and let the ball roll to the hole. The easiest way to achieve this is to practice chipping the ball to a point on the green (no more than 4 feet on the green) and calculate how far each shot rolls with different clubs. MINIMUM AIR TIME, MAXIMUM GROUND TIME should be your motto for chipping the ball. Pitching the ball is the exact opposite of chipping the ball.

The only time you should pitch the ball is when there is something impeding you from chipping the ball.

A couple of things that you must take into consideration when pitching the ball are: spin (cannot predict), wind and firmness of the greens. Pitching the ball is unpredictable and not widely used as the number one method of getting the ball close to the hole. Remember when pitching or chipping the ball, pitch/chip to a point on the green…do not concentrate your focus on the flagstick. Your distance will always be off when you keep the flagstick as a point of reference.

Good luck to you in improving your game!

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VIDEO POKER: Glitches You may think that every play within a casino carries a house advantage and, for the most part, you would be right. Certainly, that is their intention because otherwise they wouldn’t be in business for too long. But keep in mind they’re only human and so are the technicians that set up the pay schedules for VP (video poker) games.

Casino ethics may vary from person-to-person, but remember that when the house errs in their own favor there is no remedy for players.

VP Pay Schedules: It is imperative that you own tutorial software and I recommend the grandfather of them all; that’s Dean Zamzow’s WinPoker. If you think there’s a player-advantage glitch, then simply copy the pay schedule exactly as you see it and enter the data into your software program when you get home. Be aware that you may have to adapt an existing table for a different game, but as long as the categories are identical, there’s no problem. These two pay schedules in Table 1.1 are on the same multi-game device and many, even most from my observations, are choosing the Deuces Wild (DW) game.

Table 1.1 Double Deuces Wild Versus Deuces Wild

Winning Hand/ 5-Coin Bet Double Deuces Wild (DDW) Royal Flush/No Deuces 4000 4 Deuces 2000 Royal with Deuces/Wild Royal 125 5 of a Kind 80 Straight Flush 55 4 of a Kind 20 Full House 15 Flush 10 Straight 10 3 of a Kind 5 Expected Return (ER) 99.6206% Variance 50.98954

Deuces Wild (DW) 4000 1000 125 75 50 20 15 10 10 5 94.8182% 25.25351

Analyzing Table 1.1: Most think that it’s a nobrainer to simply select the DDW game instead of the DW game but that’s not at all true. The reason is people simply choose a game from the menu offered instead of checking out all games along with their pay schedules. The fact that the better game is significantly more volatile (the variance is approximately twice as high) is because you must go for the deuces more often. Still, the higher ER for DDW more than compensates for the higher risk factor.

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Determining Game’s ER: The casino is running the show and if they remain within legislative maximum/minimum requirements, they have the right to do so. An advantage play, however, is still possible when your ER is over 100%, a rarity and probably a glitch. The actual ER is found by adding the game’s ER to the payback percentage offered by using your slot card. For example, if you play the DDW game presented on Table 1.1 and the casino is offering a 0.25% payback (they are on the highest-level card in this casino) and it is a double points day, then you can add 0.5 to the game’s ER. 99.6206 + 0.5= 100.1206% You will also receive bounce back cash in the mail, discretionary and earned comps, plus entry tickets for promotional events, including free slot tournaments. Make sure you understand that computer correct play is mandatory to receive the indicated theoretical return.

“Sharing” Information: You should always keep the information to yourself if you want it to remain.

It will go under the radar on multi-game devices when the rest of the games offer such a big casino advantage, like the DW game on the same machine with an ER of 94.8182%. Also, this play has a very bad Keno game with a significantly lower ER than any of the VP games on the device.

Ethics: Some players have opined that they think it’s unethical to not inform a casino of glitches on their devices that offer a player advantage. I believe that it’s not my job to do so and more frequently the errors favor the casino and not the player. There’s no remedy to even find much less return money to players when the house has a device that pays less than the legislated minimum for their jurisdiction.

It’s my view that when a business offers a deal that costs them money, say an all you can eat special that’s priced too low, then it’s their job to correct the mistake; the same is true for casinos.

Final Thoughts: There are occasional glitches, intentional or not, in some casinos regarding bounceback cash, run-away free play and almost everything else. You should never ever alter a devices payback electronically or any other way nor should you alter anything else including mailers.

If, however, you find a deal or device inside the sparkling and lively casino that seems too good to be true, don’t argue or question the house’s intent. Simply enjoy your find knowing it won’t be there forever.

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Linda Boyd, a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, writes for “Southern & Midwest Gaming and Destinations”, “Arizona Player” and several other gaming outlets. Boyd’s book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and her free strategy cards for the most popular games. The latest edition is available from amazon.com, Square One Publishers and bookstores.

Kindle edition now available.

“CASINO ETHICS MAY VARY FROM PERSONTO-PERSON BUT REMEMBER THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ERRS IN THEIR OWN FAVOR THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR PLAYERS.”

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CRAPS: The Iron Cross One of my Golden Touch dice control instructors, a member of my Five Horsemen craps team, and an expert in casino gambling, Jerry “Stickman,” did a complete study of a popular betting system called The Iron Cross. This system is often sold by scammers as a sure-fire way to win at craps with an 83 percent winning probability. Doesn’t that sound delightful?

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Let “Stickman” show you the flaw of this very popular but dippy, dopey, dumb betting system.

“Over the years there has been a lot of talk about a betting system called The Iron Cross.

The attraction to this betting system is straightforward – you will get paid whenever any number rolls, except for the 7. Imagine, when the 4 hits, you get paid; when the 5 hits; when the 6, 8, 9, or 10 hits – you get paid! Even when craps numbers hit – you get paid. You make money on the 2, 3, 11 and 12. If you do the math, you know there are only six ways to make the 7 out of 36 possibilities, so 30 out of 36 combinations result in a win – an 83.3 percent win rate!

“The Iron Cross bet consists of Place bets on the 5, 6 and 8 coupled with a Field bet. The Field bet wins if you throw a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12.

When the Field bet loses, one of the Place bets wins, giving the player a small profit – except of course if that nasty 7 appears. When that happens the player loses all the bets.

“THE IRON CROSS BET CONSISTS OF PLACE BETS ON THE 5, 6 AND 8 COUPLED WITH A FIELD BET. ”

“I can recall many times when I had a Pass Line bet with Odds and placed the 6 and 8, and threw number after number without collecting anything. The Iron Cross bet will definitely eliminate that situation. The only time you will not win money is when you throw the 7. Sounds like an ideal situation, doesn’t it? And it would be, were it not for the fact that when you throw the 7, you lose every single bet on the board.

“The question, then, is how good (or bad) a bet is The Iron Cross? Is winning better than 83 percent of your bets a good deal or a poor betting choice?

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“Let’s assume we are playing a random game.

Conventional wisdom [and math] states that hedge bets cause you to lose more money. If you ordinarily bet six dollars on the 6 and 8, you have $12 at the mercy of a 1.52 percent house edge.

Multiplying the two you are destined to lose about 18 cents on that $12.

“Now, if you add a Place bet on the 5 for five dollars, you add four percent or 20 cents. Add still another bet on the Field for five dollars and you add 5.56 percent of it or another 27.8 cents.

You have more money at risk with higher house edges so you will lose more money – period.

There is no way around that.

“But what if you ordinarily bet $12 on the 6 and 8 for a total of $24 wagered and you would rather bet $22 on The Iron Cross? Your bets would be six dollars each on the 6 and 8 and five dollars each on the 5 and Field. Here you are betting slightly less money and getting many more wins than before. What is the house edge on such a scheme and what can you expect to lose per dollar bet? This much we know: 1. The 6 and 8 have a 1.52 percent house edge working on $24.

2. The 5 has a four percent house edge working on five dollars.

3. The Field bet has a 5.56 percent house edge working on five dollars.

“Intuitively, the edge on the total bet of $22 should be between 1.52 and 5.56 percent.

Betting $22 on the Iron Cross carries a 3.87 percent house edge when both the 2 and 12 pay double in the Field bet. Let’s check the answer to the original question. Is it better to bet $12 each on the 6 and 8, or $22 on The Iron Cross?

“Well, the 6 and 8 at $24 combined against a 1.52 percent house edge equals about 37 cents lost. The Iron Cross at $22 going against a 3.87 percent house edge equals about 85 cents lost – even though less money is at risk!

“So despite the fact that you are getting paid on 30 out of 36 rolls, the ‘tax’ on those winnings amounts to about 2.5 times more money. This is not a good bet. No matter how tempting it seems, prudent players will avoid it.”There you have it, another sure-fire bet that will kill your bankroll.

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SLOT STRATEGY: 10 Tips to Winning The popularity of slot machine play is at an all-time high. The games offered by casinos and racinos provide an array of options for slot players to choose from and sometimes confusing strategies to maximize profits. Here are ten tips to insure your quality of entertainment on your next gaming trip.

1. USE YOUR PLAYERS CARD If I could give only one tip to casino players, this would be the one I would pick. Your Player’s Club Card can earn you comps for food, lodging and shows. Some casinos even offer cash back for your play. When you do not use the card, you are essentially depriving yourself of valuable incentives the casino is giving back to the players. Some slot players think that using their slot cards affect the way a machine pays out. This is a myth and a very expensive mistake for those who believe it.

2. READ THE PAY TABLES Looking at the pay table of the machine can help you judge the frequency that the machine returns a winner. If you see there are a lot of combinations that return smaller wins, then this machine will usually have a larger hit frequency than one that has fewer winning combinations that pay back larger wins. Some players like a lot of smaller wins more often.

3. PLAY FULL- COIN IN PROGRESSIVE MACHINES. Progressive machines offer large jackpots. The big progressive jackpot is made by taking a percentage of all the money played into the machine. You can only win the progressive jackpot if you are playing the maximum number of coins. Don’t play these machines if you don’t plan to do this.

4. SLOT CANDLES The lights on the top of the machines are called candles. The bottom light is colored, and that color can tell you the denomination of the machine. In most cases, the candles on dollar machines are blue, quarters are yellow and nickel machines are red.

5. LOCK UP A PROFIT If you hit a jackpot, make sure that you “lock up” a profit. Take your initial playing stakes and a little profit and set it aside. Then play with a small

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percentage of your winnings. There is nothing worse than the feeling of being a winner and then giving back all your winnings to the casino.

I recommend taking a little break after hitting a jackpot. Savor the win and enjoy that feeling.

6. KEEP A LOG If you hit a jackpot over $1,200, you will be given a W2-G and your winnings will be reported to the IRS. If you keep an accurate gaming log, you can use your losses to offset your winnings come tax time.

7. SLOW DOWN Slow down when you are playing slot machines.

There are no prizes for the player hitting the spin button the fastest. You will lose less money if you play slower. Don’t play more than one machine at a time. Playing more than one machine just exposes you more to the house edge. In the long run you will just lose your money faster.

Bill Burton a columnist for casinogambling.about.com.

He is also the author of “1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets” and “Get the Edge at Low Limit Texas Hold’em”, both available at www.billburton.com.

8. MANAGE YOUR MONEY Never bring money to the casino that you need for other expenses. If you can’t afford to lose it, then you shouldn’t be playing with it in the casino.

Break your casino bankroll down into several playing sessions. Don’t risk it all in one playing session. Take a break between sessions.

9. CASHING OUT When you are done playing, make sure that you take all your coins from the tray or your voucher ticket from the machine. Do this right away before you collect your personal belongings. Go directly to the cage. Don’t walk around with a bucket of coins. They can be spilled or lost if you set them down. If you are playing a coinless machine that pays you with a paper voucher, make sure you cash it in. Some of these have an expiration date, making them worthless after a certain period.

“BREAK YOUR BANKROLL DOWN INTO SEVERAL PLAYING SESSIONS.”

10. DON’T PURCHASE SLOT SYSTEMS Slot systems that claim they can show you which machine is ready to hit are a scam. The Random Number Generator determines the winning combinations of the machine. There is no way to determine if a machine is “due” to hit.

Until next time, remember: “Luck comes and goes...Knowledge Stays Forever!”

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Four Diamond dining to betting on a baseball diamond, everyone scores at IP! Step into Southern luxury and let us show you how IP Casino Resort Spa earned its AAA Four Diamond Award. Relax in refined rooms. Experience spectacular entertainment and exhilarating gaming. Savor cuisine for every palate. And now you can feed your hunger for sports at IP Sportsbook while Highlight’s feeds your cravings for the coldest beer, best burgers, wings and more! Discover fun for everyone at IP, the beauty of Biloxi’s sparkling Back Bay. E

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PROPERTY PROFILE

IP CASINO RESORT & SPA: BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

IP Casino Resort & Spa in Biloxi is known for great gaming, delectable dining and fun times by all. Whether you are looking to get pampered in the spa, dine in one of their elegant restaurants or test your luck in the casino, chances are high that you will find what you are looking for.

THE PROPERTY When a property has won numerous awards from the readers of Southern Gaming, and is also a AAA Four Diamond Award winner, you know you are in the right spot. The thirtytwo-story hotel tower is a landmark of sorts for visitors and locals alike and is home to over one thousand rooms, a spa, rooftop pool and six dining outlets including Tien and Thirty-Two, both of which are fine dining and absolutely amazing.

THE CASINO The casino at IP is one of the largest on the Gulf Coast with over 1,400 machines and nearly 100 tables spread over 84,000 square feet. You will find all the classic games, as well as a wide variety of the latest and greatest in the industry. If you have the appetite for higher wager’s, IP’s High Limit area offers an elegant and exclusive gaming experience offering a first-class menu, private bar and restroom facilities, and more than 75 slots and Video Poker machines ranging from Quarter MultiLine, and Video Poker starting at $5, and $1 to $5 Multi-Hand Video Poker.

When you are ready to hold ‘em or fold ‘em, be sure to visit the Poker Room… it’s classic! The 10-table, non-smoking poker room offers players a comfortable environment to sit back and play some cards for a while.

The most recent gaming feature is the sportsbook, which sits adjacent to Highlights Sports Lounge. Feed your hunger for big bets on sports while watching games on 76 HD TVs and enjoying tasty treats, cold beer and fantastic burgers, wings, and more!

THE PARTY Parties and promotions are plentiful at IP and this summer is no exception.

The recent announcement of the Pirates of the Back Bay pool parties on Wednesdays in June and July is the talk of the town and definitely worth the visit. Don’t miss the chance to find your sea legs and show off your dance moves with a live DJ, enjoy great drink specials, and hang out at IP’s award-winning roof top pool bar: Quench. A blast will be had, and drink specials will be plentiful, including: all of your favorite Captain

Morgan’s Rum drinks, Cathead frozen drinks, Abita summer brews and $25 six pack beer coolers. IP Aye, there’s a good time to be had at IP, where X marks the spot!

THE SPA Sometimes you want to take relaxing to the next level and that’s where Senses Spa and Salon comes in. Enjoy a journey far beyond your expectations and choose from massages, pedicures or one of the couple offerings. One of the most popular services for two is the Exotic Essence, a romantic ritual the begins with a cleansing foot exfoliation of tropical coconut sugars. Next, you will enjoy the couples milk coconut milk bath and a delicious Spa Tini, followed

by an exotic coconut crème scrub, concluded with a body butter wrap and Fijian scalp massage, a cleansing shower and full body massage with tropical oils.

This three-hour package will run you just under $600, but worth every penny.

Other spa services include standard Swedish massages ($105), wraps and scrubs ($110), facial treatments ($95) spray tanning ($55) and waxing ($55).

Don’t miss the chance to get away from it all at Senses.

THE ENTERTAINMENT After you get recharged at in the

spa, find out why IP is one of the top

entertainment destinations on the coast.

Studio A plays host to some of music’s

biggest stars in an intimate auditorium with plush seating and state-of-the-art sound system. There is always a big act

coming up at Studio A, including: Bill Engvall (May 10), Jonny Lang (May 11), Dennis Miller (May 31), John

Michael Montgomery (June 1), Larry The Cable Guy (June 14) and the list goes on and on.

If the lounge scene is more of your style, check out Chill Ultra Lounge located just off the casino floor on the first floor.

Featuring live music and the hottest DJ’s on the coast, there is always something happening at Chill. Thursdays are Ladies’ night (where ladies drink for free!) and other nights have great specials as well, so be sure to stop by on your next visit.

THE PERKS It pays to play at IP, especially when you sign up for a B Connected Players Card connecting you to every Boyd Gaming property in the world. Separated into five different tiers (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx and Titanium), players can earn perks ranging from room discounts and advance ticket offers, to luxurious getaways and cruises. For Emerald Members and above, enjoy the Emerald Lounge located in the high limit area on the first floor of the casino.

Members will enjoy light appetizers and exclusive beverages prepared especially for the Emerald guests. Don’t miss out!

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TUNICA TRIFECTA

HOLLY WOOD C A SINO, RE SORTS AND 1S T JACK P OT IT’S ALL RIGHT HERE…IN TUNICA. From the gorgeous Tunica RiverPark, The Gateway to the Blues Museum,

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night on the town, look no further than Hollywood Casino, 1st Jackpot Casino

and Resorts Casino for the best gaming,

row in Casino Player Magazine’s Best

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elegant, one-of-a-kind restaurant

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town or an outstanding 22-oz. bone-in 1st Jackpot Casino.

award-winning wine selection. Gaming

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Casino offers a world-class luxury hotel

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reenergizing spa and the one-of-a-

Resorts Casino. Offering traditional

Resorts Casino provides luxurious

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premier hotel with great special features like complimentary valet-parking and express checkout.

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1st Jackpot Casino welcomes guests with a vintage Delta atmosphere with rustic décor and rich velvet appointments.

Hollywood Casino and 1st Jackpot keep the party going until 1 a.m. every Friday and Saturday with the area’s best bands.

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When it comes to the best gaming, hotels, dining and entertainment – Tunica delivers. Just stop by and you’ll quickly see why guests keep coming back.

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SOU THERN

CASINO DIRECTORY

Below is a list of our preferred properties of the South showcasing some of the great things that each property has.

WEBSITE

PHONE NUMBER

*CC PARTNER

derbycitygaming.com

502-961-7600

BELTERRA CASINO RESORT

belterracasino.com

812-427-7777

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55

1,473

RISING STAR CASINO RESORT

risingstarcasino.com

800-472-6311

•

29

897

TROPICANA EVANSVILLE

tropevansville.com

812-433-4000

•

40

905

FITZ CASINO & HOTEL

fitzgeraldstunica.com

662-363-5825

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24

1,268

GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT

goldstrike.com

662-357-1111

53

1,400

HOLLYWOOD CASINO TUNICA

hollywoodcasinotunica.com

662-357-7700

•

28

1,079

RESORT’S CASINO

resortstunica.com

866-706-7070

•

13

1,052

41

1,563

34

1,275

54

1,224

57

1,800

TABLES

MACHINES

KENTUCKY DERBY CITY GAMING

900

INDIANA

TUNICA

MID-SOUTH: INCLUDES LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA AMERISTAR CASINO VICKSBURG

ameristar.com/vicksburg

601-638-1000

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO HOTEL

cypressbayou.com

337-923-7284

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT CASINO

margaritavillebossiercity.com

318-698-7177

PARAGON CASINO RESORT

paragoncasinoresort.com

318-253-1946

PEARL RIVER RESORT

pearlriverresort.com

866-447-3276

79

2,350

WIND CREEK ATMORE

windcreekatmore.com

866-946-3360

N/A

1,720+

WIND CREEK MONTGOMERY

windcreekmontgomery.com

866-946-3360

N/A

2,200+

WIND CREEK WETUMPKA

windcreekwetumpka.com

866-946-3360

N/A

2,550+

BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO

beaurivage.com

228-386-7111

96

1,800

IP CASINO RESORT & SPA

ipbiloxi.com

228-436-3000

•

60

1,475

SCARLET PEARL CASINO RESORT

scarletpearlcasino.com

888-266-5772

•

45

1,146

SILVER SLIPPER CASINO HOTEL

silverslipper-ms.com

228-469-2777

•

25

965

CALDER CASINO & RACE COURSE

caldercasino.com

305-625-1311

•

RACING

1,200

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK & CASINO TAMPA

seminolehardrocktampa.com

813-627-7625

171

5,000

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK & CASINO HOLLY

seminolehardrockhollywood.com

866-502-7529

130

2,200

lumiereplace.com

877-450-7711

55

1,600

caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee

828-497-7777

100

3,300

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GULF COAST

FLORIDA

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# OF ROOMS

ENT. VENUE

GOLF

SPA

POOL

608

•

•

•

OUTDOOR

294

•

•

INDOOR

349

INDOOR

506

•

INDOOR

1,131

•

•

INDOOR

494

•

•

INDOOR

201

•

•

OUTDOOR INDOOR

150

•

102

•

395

•

531

•

1,071

•

236

OUTDOOR •

OUTDOOR

•

•

BOTH

•

•

BOTH

•

•

OUTDOOR

123

•

•

OUTDOOR

283

•

1,740

•

•

•

OUTDOOR

1,088

•

•

•

OUTDOOR

OUTDOOR

300

OUTDOOR

129

250

•

•

OUTDOOR

481

•

•

OUTDOOR

294

•

•

INDOOR

1,108

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Player May Rory McIlroy 10/1 Tiger Woods 11/1 Dustin Johnson 14/1 Justin Rose 14/1 Brooks Koepka 16/1 Jordan Spieth 16/1 Rickie Fowler 16/1 Jon Rahm 20/1 Justin Thomas 20/1 Tommy Fleetwood 20/1 Bryson Dechambeau 25/1 Francesco Molinari 25/1 Henrik Stenson 28/1 Jason Day 30/1 Sergio Garcia 30/1 Alex Noren 33/1 Hideki Matsuyama 33/1 Phil Mickelson 33/1 Adam Scott 40/1 Paul Casey 40/1 Tony Finau 40/1 Xander Schauffele 40/1 **Odds courtesy of Vegasinsider.com All others higher than 40-1.

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Driver May March Kyle Busch 12/5 9/2 Joey Logano 11/2 10/1 Brad Keselowski 6/1 9/1 Kevin Harvick 6/1 9/2 Martin Truex Jr. 15/2 6/1 Denny Hamlin 9/1 20/1 Ryan Blaney 11/1 10/1 Chase Elliott 12/1 7/1 Kyle Larson 18/1 7/1 Kurt Busch 22/1 25/1 Aric Almirola 25/1 25/1 Clint Bowyer 25/1 15/1 Erik Jones 2 5/1 15/1 Jimmie Johnson 25/1 25/1 Daniel Suarez 50/1 45/1 Alex Bowman 80/1 45/1 *All others higher than 80-1. **Odds courtesy of Vegasinsider.com

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