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Here we are once again with the tastiest issue of the year, our annual Casino Dining Guide. As a self-proclaimed, esteemed home chef, this is personally one of my favorite issues as it is always fun to experiment with some of the recipes our Spotlight Chefs send in. This year we are excited to highlight chefs from some of our favorite properties including Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Gold Strike Casino Resort, Pearl River Resorts and Ameristar Casino Vicksburg. We also have some tasty cocktail concoctions from bartenders at Beau Rivage and Gold Strike so be sure to check them all out and give them a try! You’ll find the chef spotlights and various recipes on page 10.
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We are also excited to welcome Celebrity Cruises aboard with a spotlight on their master chef Cornelius Gallagher, who is also their vice president of food and beverage. Chef Gallagher shares his perspective on how Celebrity has really elevated their dining experiences that will delight their cruising patrons. Check it out on page 14.
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As the football season approaches and we find out which teams will be contenders for Super Bowl LVI (56), we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the biggest plays and moments in NFL history. This is an article that we published a few years back, but the plays still hold true today and we look forward to seeing the top plays that will unfold this season. The article is on page 6 and features everything from Nameth’s Super Bowl guarantee, to ‘the stretch’ by Tennessee Titan’s wide receiver Kevin Dyson that came up a bit short in Super Bowl XXXIV. We hope this brings back some memories, and maybe brings up a few plays that are not on our list!
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And as always, we are excited to feature great gambling tips and strategies to help sharpen your skills for your next gambling getaway. Starting on page 16, you will find your favorite gaming experts for blackjack, craps and video poker giving you insight on how to win more and lose less.
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Lastly, as we come out of the pandemic, and anxiously, but cautiously, move back towards a normal world, we want to take the moment to thank all of the casinos and companies who support us. If you see their advertisements in this magazine, please consider paying them a visit and letting them know you saw their ad in Gaming and Destinations magazine. It is the properties like these who really practice what they preach in supporting their partners and we can’t thank them enough! We hope you are all staying healthy and getting your gambling kicks in when you can. Until the next time, remember, if you can’t be good…be lucky!
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IN THIS ISSUE ON THE COVER
10 Casino Dining Guide:
Our Top Picks
We are excited to highlight some of our favorite casino chefs from around the region in our annual Casino Dining Guide.
WINNING TIPS AND STRATEGIES
HIGHLIGHTS & HOT SPOTS
16 Blackjack:
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Casino Scene: What’s Happening
Get the scoop on what’s happening at our preferred properties around the region.
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NFL Top Plays:
A look back at some of the most remembered NFL plays from over the years.
Playing the Deck
17 Craps:
Female Crapshooters : Part II
18 Video Poker:
The Devil in the Details
13 Casino Cocktails:
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Check out these tasty cocktail concoctions from our friends at Beau Rivage and Gold Strike Casino.
14 Celebrity Cruises:
Elevating Cruise Line Cuisine
20 Sports Wagering:
Find the future odds-on major sporting events.
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HOT HAPPENINGS AT OUR PREFERRED CASINOS, RACETRACKS AND MORE. As we put the past behind us and casinos continue to get back to normal, we are excited to continue to publish our top picks for entertainment, promotions and other features from Preferred Properties of Gaming and Destinations. These properties are supporters of G&D and we encourage you to check them out on your next gaming adventure. For more hot happenings and gaming news, visit GamingandDestinations.com. (Biloxi, MS) Beau Rivage Resort & Casino – Top entertainment is back at the 1,595-seat, state-of-the-art Beau Rivage Theatre with Kool & The Gang (Sept. 18), Nelly (Sept. 25), Kenny G (Oct. 1), Leeann Rimes (Oct. 2),The Beach Boys (Oct. 7 & 8), Johnny Mathis (Oct. 15), Gary Allan (Oct. 16) and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (Oct. 23). For tickets and more information, visit BeauRivage.com or call 1-888-567-6667. (Tunica, MS) Gold Strike Casino Resort - If you play slots, you’ll love the all-new Buffalo Zone that is now open on the second level of the casino. Gold Strike Casino Resort and Aristocrat Gaming™ are proud to launch Mississippi’s first Buffalo Zone. Join the stampede to Gold Strike’s new Buffalo Zone! If you love slots, you’ll love the Buffalo Zone, complete with more than 50 favorites including Buffalo Chief™, Buffalo Diamond™, Buffalo Gold™ and more! For more information, visit GoldStrike.com or call 1-888-245-7829. (Vicksburg, MS) Ameristar Casino Hotel – Ameristar is committed to creating a magical experience for every guest, and that goes for their room rates too. In addition to AARP, AAA and other discounts, the property also honors a “Best Rate Guarantee” that ensures you will get the best possible rate when you book your room and if you happen to find a lower rate within 24 hours of making your reservation, they will happily match the rate. Enjoy! For reservations and more information, visit AmeristarVicksburg.com or call 1-601-630-3786. (Philadelphia, MS) Pearl River Resort – The full resort lifestyle is back at Pearl River with their two amazing golf courses at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, the award-winning Spa and Salon, and delectable dining with an array of options from fine dining to casual to cure any craving. And, be sure to watch and wager on your favorite teams at the Sportsbook at Time Out Lounge located at the Golden Moon Hotel & Casino. For more information, visit PearlRiverResort.com or call 1-866-447-3275. (Baton Rouge, LA) L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge – There is something for everyone on the entertainment calendar at L’Auberge Baton Rouge. Don’t miss The Marshall Tucker Band (Sept. 10),The Urban Cowboy Reunion w. Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee (Sept. 24), comedian JB Smoove (Oct. 1), Better than Ezra (Oct. 15),The Molly Ringwalds (Oct. 30) and Sara Evans (Nov 5). So, find your favorite concert and get tickets, book your room and let the gamed begin. For reservations and more information, call or visit Lbatonrouge.com. (Hot Springs, AR) Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort – Oaklawn continues to shine and reviews are raving about the new hotel and resort offerings. Be sure to book your stay today for a great getaway of gaming, horse racing and all of the resort amenities you would want from luxurious rooms, a sensational spa and fine dining to kick off the evening. For more information, visit Oaklawn.com or call 1-800-625-5296.
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Ameristar Casino offers an exciting & clean place to play along with stunning views of the Mississippi River and bridges. Our restaurants offer delicious southern dishes for both dine-in or take-out, and you can rest in luxury on the banks of the Mississippi at the Ameristar Hotel. In the casino, play the way you want with over 1,000 popular slots, and all of your favorite table games. Or, for the ultimate sports betting experience, spend some time at The End Zone, a full-service sportsbook with 17 convenient betting kiosks, a spectacular viewing area with the largest HD screens around, and an expansive sports bar with lots of brews on tap! WE’LL SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET HERE!
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TOP PLAYS IN NFL HISTORY: MAGNIFICENT MOMENTS by
As we brace for the upcoming NFL season, it is always respectful to pay tribute to the football Gods by remembering some of the few moments that have made the game what it is today. The names Joe Montana, John Elway, Franco Harris and Vince Lombardi ring a bell. Whether it is the first game of the season or the last, the big boys of the NFL come to play and after hearing about them spending the summer months honing their skills, it’s nice to finally witness some of the great plays throughout the season. In this article, we have highlighted some of our favorite and most memorable plays in NFL history.
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10. Big Ben’s Drive Super Bowl XLIII
9. A Yard Short of a Super Bowl Victory - Super Bowl XXXIV
After losing the lead due to a safety and a 65-yard touchdown pass from Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald, which all occurred in about a minute, it looked like it was over for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger had other plans. Big Ben led the Steelers down the field and capped the drive off with an amazing pass to Santonio Holmes, in just two minutes. Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 2723 and won their second Super Bowl in four seasons, and the sixth overall for the franchise.
While Titans fans won’t remember this one as a great moment, Rams fans will. Trailing 23-17 with under two minutes left and the ball on their own 10-yard line, Steve McNair and the Titans marched down the field. With the game about to end, the Titans had one last shot. Steve McNair threw a bullet to wide receiver Kevin Dyson who had only Mike Jones between him and the endzone. Mike Jones immediately tackled Dyson by the legs as he stretched as far as he could. Dyson ended up stretching the ball to the end-zone, but it was too late, his knee was down while the ball was at the one-yard line and the Rams won the game.
8. The Helmet Catch Super Bowl XLII In a David versus Goliath match-up, it was third down and five with just over a minute to go in the fourth quarter. Eli Manning and the New York Giants were trailing 14-10 and needed to come up with something big, and did they ever! Avoiding a sack, Eli Manning threw up a prayer to David Tyree who didn’t use two hands to catch the ball, but rather one hand and his helmet! Eli and company were able to keep the drive alive and would go on to score a touchdown, winning Super Bowl XLII and ensuring their spot in NFL history. 7. The Drive 1987 AFC Championship Game A relatively young John Elway and the rest of the Denver Broncos drove the ball 98 yards down the field and killed five minutes of game time while they were at it to score with just 39 seconds left in regulation. Elway took control as he marched down the field and threw for 64 yards and racked up another 12 yards rushing. He threw a five yard touchdown pass to Mark Jackson to send the game into overtime where the Bronco’s eventually beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20. “The Drive” is widely considered the most clutch performance in NFL history.
5. The Ice Bowl 1967 NFL Championship Game In a game that featured cold conditions even for Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys met to play the 1967 NFL Championship. The game time temperature was -13 degrees Fahrenheit and the playing surface had virtually become a solid block of ice. The Referees couldn’t even blow their whistles because it would freeze their lips. With just seconds left in the fourth quarter and trailing by a score of 1714 to the Cowboys, Bart Starr asked
coach Vince Lombardi if he could run a quarterback sneak from the 1-yard line. Lombardi replied, “Well, run it and let’s get the hell out of here.” Starr did and the Packers won the game and went on to win the Super Bowl II. 4. Broadway Joe Guarantees Victory - Super Bowl III Even though the Baltimore Colts were heavily favored to win the Super Bowl over the New York Jets, that didn’t stop New York quarterback Joe Namath from putting his money where
6. The Perfect Season 1972 Miami Dolphins In 1972 the Miami Dolphins became the first team, and the only team to date, to finish an entire season without a blemish on their record. It wasn’t easy, after they went 12-0 in the regular season, they won all three of their playoff games by only a touchdown or less which includes the Super Bowl VII victory over the Washington Redskins. So throughout the years, many teams have come close but none have achieved what the 1972 Miami Dolphins did. 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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his mouth was. Just days before the game Namath showed up at the Miami Touchdown Club and stated, “We’re gonna win the game, I guarantee it.” Just a few years after the AFL-NFL, the AFL was still considered to be a lowly league compared to the NFL and many found it hard to fathom that the Jets could actually beat the Colts. However, Joe Namath came through though earning throwing 17 for 28 while racking up 206 yards and was even named Super Bowl MVP.
win as Alan Ameche ran in a 1-yard touchdown run. As of today, the game featured 17 individuals, coaches and front office staff included, who would go on to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
3. The Greatest Game Ever Played - 1958 NFL Championship Game
from the Dallas Cowboys’ 6-yard line.
The 1958 NFL Championship between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants. The Colts were up 14-3 at halftime but the Giants scored two touchdowns in the second half to take a 17-14 lead. Johnny Unitas was able to lead the team down the field to set up a 20-yard field goal with just seven seconds left to send the game into the first sudden death overtime in NFL history. The Colts would go on to
was closing in on him. He pump faked
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2. The Catch 1982 NFC Championship This was a play that started one of the NFL’s most prolific dynasties. With under a minute left in the game, the 49ers were facing third and three After the snap, Joe Montana ran to the right as half of the Dallas defense the ball and then lobbed up a pass that looked like it was about to go out of bounds, but Dwight Clark was on the other end and grabbed the ball midjump to score a touchdown and win the game 28-27. The 49ers would go on to win their first Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals.
1. The Immaculate Reception 1972 AFC Divisional Playoff Game Very few plays in sports history have much been replayed as many times as this one. Down 7-6 to the Raiders and facing fourth and ten on their own 40-yard line, the Steelers’ Terry Bradshaw hurled the ball towards John Fuqua only for it to bounce off of the helmet of Raiders safety Jack Tatum. Just when everyone thought the play was over, Franco Harris grabbed the ball about a foot before it hit the ground and ran it to the end-zone for a touchdown. The Steelers won the game and the Immaculate Reception went down as the greatest play in football history. So while some of these great moments are old and some seem like they were just yesterday, just don’t forget them as they are the moments that still excite the fans today. They’re the moments that we spend the entire off-season watching, just waiting for the upcoming season to start. Last but certainly not least, they’re the absolute greatest moments in NFL history.
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Chef Wade’s Recipe for you! LOMO SALTADO - for 4 servings
Chef Kristian Wade - Beau RIvage Resort & Casino
BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO (BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI) 1-888-567-6667 | BeauRivage.com Dining Options: BR Prime; Stalla; Jia; The Buffet; BetMGM Book Bar & Grill; Terrace Café; Black Clover Lounge; Pool Bar & Café; The Roasted Bean
CHEF SPOTLIGHT: CHEF KRISTIAN WADE
(Pascagoula, Mississippi)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1” chunks Salt and pepper to taste ½ red onion, sliced 2 roma tomatoes, wedged 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1 pound french fries, cooked, hot white rice, cooked, for serving Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the filet mignon, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Favorite cuisine to cook? Latin and South American. The cuisine is melded with so many cultures and has great ingredients.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan, then add the red onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and browned. Add the tomato, garlic, and aji amarillo paste, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the tomatoes have released some of their juices, but are still intact.
What do you love about being a chef? I love the everchanging cuisine landscape. I am always studying and educating myself on the history of different cultures and how cuisine became what it is in different regions of the world.
Add the steak, fries, and cilantro. Toss gently to coat the fries in the sauce.
Years of Culinary Experience: 26 (23 at Beau Rivage)
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CHEF ERIC SILEY Favorite items on the menu at L’Auberge: Steaks at 18 Steak. “Our dry aged N.Y. Strip is one of the best cuts in my opinion. The flavors of a dry aged steak are filled with so much depth, it is really hard to go wrong.” Favorite cuisine to cook? I have a passion for Cajun cuisine and any food with strong culture. Many ethnic cultures emphasize gathering as a family through food, which is why I really like Cajun food so much. What do you love about being a chef? Mentoring my staff.
Chef Siley’s Recipe for you! LOUISIANA BBQ SHRIMP (Serving Size for Two) Ingredients 12 Oz (one bottle) Lea Perrins Worcestershire Sauce 2 Cups Chicken Stock or Shrimp Stock 1 Abita Amber Beer 1 Cup Bloody Mary Mix of your choice 5 Oz. Tabasco Sauce 8 Cloves of Garlic (Smashed) 2 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary 1 Tablespoon Chili Flakes 2 Whole Lemons (Cut in Half) 5 Lbs Jumbo Shrimp (Head On) 1/4 LB. Unsalted Butter Directions Mix all ingredients in a medium sized saucepot and reduce on medium to low heat.
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CHEF ERIC J. BRANDSTETTER
(Herminie, Pennsylvania) Years of Culinary Experience: 33 Favorite cuisine to cook? I like to experiment with different cuisines or a fusion of multiple cuisines.
Favorite items on the menu’s at Pearl River? I like the beef ribs
because they are so impressive on the plate. Johnny Cakes and Chicken Mama’s chicken and waffles are also fantastic.
What do you love about being a chef? The things I Like most about being a chef is that every day is different and that I get to work with some wonderful people.
Chef Brandstetter’s Recipe for you! CHICKEN SALAD Ingredients: 2 pounds poached chicken breasts 1 cup grapes cut in half 2 ribs of celery diced 1 cup mayo 3 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp chives 1 tbsp parsley chopped ½ tsp celery salt
Add shrimp and cook on high heat until shrimp are almost cooked through.
Directions: Poach Chicken and shred cool down, mix together grapes, diced celery, mayo, honey, chives, parsley, and celery salt.
Turn off the heat and add butter to thicken sauce. Make sure to stir constantly until butter is fully incorporated.
Then mix with shredded cooled chicken and season with salt and white pepper.
Sit back and enjoy the best peel and eat shrimp south Louisiana has to offer. Serve to your guests with a toasted piece of French bread, and a few ice-cold beers.
Serve with Ritz crackers (or cracker of choice)
Allow to reduce by half of the volume.
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CHEF SPOTLIGHT: CHEF DAVE SCHEPLENG
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES Ingredients: 1 # Jumbo Lump Crab 1 egg 5 Tbsp of Mayonnaise ½ Tbsp of Parsley, Fresh and Chopped ½ Tbsp of Rosemary, Fresh and Chopped 1 tbsp Worcestershire 2 tbsp of diced Red Peppers 2 tbsp of diced Red Onions 1 tbsp of Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp of Old Bay ½ cup of breadcrumbs 4 oz of Canola Oil Directions: First chop your parsley and rosemary.
(Baltimore, Maryland)
Next, dice pepper and onions (these need to almost be minced).
Years of Culinary Experience: 28
In a bowl mix the mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay.
Favorite cuisine to cook? Mediterranean because of the vast amount of different flavors and styles.
Add the parsley, rosemary, onions, and peppers to the mixture.
Favorite items on the menu’s at Gold Strike? Lobster Tempura in Chicago Steakhouse, Hot Chicken Sandwich in Sweet Tea, The Ribeye at BetMGM and the catfish at Buffet Americana.
Next fold your crab meat into to the mixture (be careful not to break up the crabmeat).
What do you love about being a chef? The fact I don’t have to sit behind a desk all day and I love having the ability to be creative in my dish’s.
Allow to sit one hour in the refrigerator and then portion to your desired size.
Then fold in your breadcrumbs.
In a non-stick pan begin to heat canola oil over medium heat.
Chef Schepleng’s Recipe for you!
Place crab cake in the pan after the oil has been heated for a minute. Sear on the first side for a minute, then using a spatula flip over on the other side and sear for a minute on the other side. Drain the oil from the pan. Place the crab cakes in the pan or on a baking sheet and put into a 360-degree oven for six minutes or until internal temperature is 135 degrees. Serve with a remoulade or tartar sauce.
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CASINO COCKTAILS FALLEN OAK GOLF CLUB AT BEAU RIVAGE
BARTENDER SPOTLIGHT: MEREDITH CARR
(Gulfport, Mississippi) Favorite drink to make? Fallen Oak is known for its Bloody Mary, but I really enjoy making The Old Fashioned. Hannah (Robinson) and I have spent a good bit of time honing our recipe, and feel we have a fantastic cocktail that our guests really love.
Recipe from Meredith FALLEN OAK OLD FASHIONED Ingredients: 2 oz. Maker’s Mark 3 Dashes Bitters Simple Syrup 2 Luxardo Cherries Orange Slice Directions: Muddle all ingredients together, pour over ice ball.
FALLEN OAK GOLF CLUB AT BEAU RIVAGE
BARTENDER SPOTLIGHT: HANNAH ROBINSON
(Ocean Springs, Mississippi) Favorite drink to make? The Old Fashioned at Fallen Oak is my favorite drink to make. Meredith (Carr) and worked incredibly hard to perfect our recipe into something truly special. We both get excited to make it because we know our guests will love it.
Recipe from Hannah FALLEN OAK MARGARITA
Ingredients: 2 oz. Don Julio Anejo ¾ oz. Cointreau Directions: Fresh Squeezed Juices of 2 limes, 2 lemon and ½ orange Add all ingredients to a shaker or mixing glass to incorporate. Pour over ice and enjoy!
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BARTENDER SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTYNA “CHRISTY” FRANK
(Key West, Florida) Favorite drink to make? Bloody Mary with a twist, I love making this drink because everyone LOVES a tasty Bloody Mary! I put my own twist on it and everyone loves them, even saying “I don’t know what she does to make it so good” and they continually ask for my recipe!
Recipe from Christyna BETMGM’S SIGNATURE MARY MARY
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Tito’s Vodka 3/4 cup Zing Zang 2 tbsp (fresh) lemon juice 2 tbsp (fresh) Olive juice 2 tbsp Rosies Lime juice 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp Chef’s Brand Spicy green bean juice ( my secret ingredient) 2 dashes hot sauce (I prefer Tabasco, which is optional) 2 dashes celery salt. Directions: Pour ingredients into a shaker, shake, and pour over ice. Garnish with lemon, lime, fresh green olives, a cucumber wheel and three fresh spicy green beans.
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CE LE B R ITY CR U I S E S: Master Chef Spotlight
CORNELIUS GALLAGHER Master Chef Michelin-Starred Vice President, Food and Beverage Operations Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Ships have always been known for their culinary offerings ranging from fine dining to the more casual options. The competition in the cruise industry is fierce as several main name lines compete for a niche audience of those who will cruise and offer them the best experience for the price and package that they can come up with. To ensure the satisfaction of guests, and to entice the likes of culinary critics, Celebrity Cruises has introduced MichelinStarred Master Chef, Cornelius Gallagher, to enhance their on ship dining experiences and options. We were excited to catch up with Chef Gallagher and hear about his perspective of the culinary world of cruising. Gaming & Destinations: What is your vision for the dining program on the cruise lines given your 30 years of experience with top restaurants and hotels? Chef Gallagher: Our mission is to provide the most pleasurable restaurant and bar experiences in the cruise industry, and our vision is aligned with that. At the end of the day, we are not in the cruise business…we are in the hospitality business. The people business. The business of creating long lasting memories and world class experiences. In terms of Food and Beverage, I see us growing our position as leaders within the cruise industry by consistently evolving and elevating our restaurants and bars, while simultaneously creating new, groundbreaking concepts. G&D: What are your biggest accomplishments in your seven years at Celebrity Cruises? CG: To have the opportunity to work at a brand with such an amazing history is truly a blessing. Without our brand’s focus on Culinary & Beverage, and without the support of senior leadership, we would not have accomplished what we have. We have received more food and beverage awards than another other cruise brand, but our biggest accomplishment is that guests truly enjoy the experiences that we create, and 14
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that they consistently return to sail with Celebrity. The fact that we have such a loyal fanbase with so many repeat cruisers, is truly our biggest accomplishment. We don’t take that loyalty for granted and work diligently to evolve and improve what we do. G&D: What makes the culinary program onboard Celebrity unique? CG: There are so many answers to this question, but our team’s successes all start with our people. Talented people are our greatest asset. For us, it all starts with recruiting employees that will treat our guests like family and have hospitality in their DNA. These types of genuinely good human beings are the foundation of our success. We also focus on top quality ingredients, because as any great Chefs will tell you, great food begins with great ingredients. We work with our global network of suppliers to source the best products available anywhere. It’s the markets and the seasons that inspire us to create our menus. We also have world class partners in Food and Beverage, like Chef Daniel Boulud, who is our culinary brand ambassador. We have recently announced that we will feature a Daniel Boulud restaurant on our soon to be launched ship “Beyond”. In addition, we have partnered with Tablemation, to bring to life a 3D animated projection mapping restaurant experience we call “Le Petit Chef”. This exclusive partnership allows us to showcase this unique experience onboard all our ships. In summary, what makes us unique is our extraordinary talent, focus on top quality ingredients, and our open-minded approach to the future of the restaurant and bar industry. We imagine what could be, apply our internal lens of “Finesse” to all of our ideas, and bring these new culinary and beverage experiences to life with passion, focus and pride. For reservations and more information, visit CelebrityCruises.com or call 1 (800) 647-2251
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PLAYER STRATEGY
BLACKJACK: Playing the Deck One of the first things players hear about blackjack is that fewer decks mean a better game.
Player may double down on any first two cards vs. player may double down only on specific hands:
That leads to two questions once players have a little experience: Are fewer decks ALWAYS better? And why are fewer decks better when the proportions of card denominations is the same no matter how many decks are used?
It’s best for players to have more options as long as the players take their time to learn basic strategy and know how to use the options.
If all other rules are equal, house edges are lower when fewer decks are in play. A single-deck game has an edge roughly half a percent lower than a six-deck game, with a two-deck game standing in between at about two-tenths of a percent better than a six-deck game. But other rules are not always equal. Sometimes the dealer hits soft 17, sometimes the dealer stands. Sometimes you can double down on any first two cards, sometimes doubles are restricted to a few two-card totals. Experienced players know there are many more optional rules, and it’s up to the casino to decide which to offer. The house edge on a blackjack game is a product of all those options taken together. Check out these major rules options and their effect on the game and its house edge against basic strategy players. Blackjack pays 3-2 vs. blackjack pays 6-5: At most tables, if you bet $10 and are dealt a blackjack -- an Ace and a 10-value card -- you’re paid $15 for 3-2 odds. Beware of tables that pay 6-5 odds, meaning a $10 bet pays only $12. That adds 1.4 percent to the house edge -- more than the entire house edge based on other rules at most games. Number of decks: Six-deck games are the most common, but it’s possible to find one, two- and eight deck games. Some games with automatic shufflers even use four or six decks. As mentioned above, If all other rules are equal, a single-deck game has a house edge about half a percent lower than a six-deck game. Dealer hits or stands on soft 17: It’s better for players if the dealer stands on soft 17. If the dealer hits, he can’t bust soft 17 in one card and he gets a chance to beat your 17 or better. Hitting soft 17 increases the house edge by about two-tenths of a percent. 16
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If the casino permits double downs only on hard totals of 9, 10 or 11, that increases the house edge by about a tenth of a percent. If it restricts doubles to hard 10 or 11 -- eliminating the 9 as well as all soft totals -- it increases the house edge by twotenths of a percent. Player may or may not double down after splitting pairs. After you split a pair, if the draw gives you a two-card total of 11, or sometimes 10 or 9, you want the option to double down. If the casino doesn’t permit that play, the house edge increases by .14 percent. Players may split pairs, once, twice or three times: If you split a pair of 8s and then draw a third 8, creating another 8-8 hand, your best play is to split again. If the casino doesn’t allow resplits, it increases the house edge. In the best games, you can split up to three times to make a total of four hands. If you can split only twice, it adds one-hundredth of a percent to the edge. If you can split only once, it adds a tenth of a percent, and if splits aren’t allowed at all it adds six-tenths of a percent. It’s not hard to put together a combination of rules in which a game with more decks has a lower edge. For one thing, blackjack payoffs have a bigger effect than the number of decks. If you know nothing else about the games but know a singledeck game pays 6-5 on blackjacks while a six-deck games pays 3-2, you’re better off at the six-deck game. Even with 3-2 pays on both games, the six-deck game can be better if it has better auxiliary rules. Let’s say a single-deck game has the dealer hit. soft 17. You can double down only on hard 10 or 11, may not double after splits, and may split pairs only once. The house edge against a basic strategy player is 0.45 percent. Be sure to remember these tips on your next blackjack outing and good luck at the tables!
“IF ALL OTHER RULES ARE EQUAL, HOUSE EDGES ARE LOWER WHEN FEWER DECKS ARE IN PLAY.
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JFRANK SCOBLETE
CRAPS: Female Crapshooters - Part Two It is no longer the 1950s or 60s or 70s or 80s. We are in a new century now. It is truly the modern age. But is it the modern age in the game of craps? Have women broken the stranglehold that men have had on that game since forever? Is craps still a male domain?
Frank Scoblete’s web site is www.frankscoblete.com. His books are available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, e-books and at bookstores.
Indeed, it still is but, as Bob Dylan wrote long ago, “The times they are a-changin.” He should have just added the word “slowly.” Maybe, very slowly. Yes, it has been slow progress but it has been progress nevertheless. One such female craps player is Cindy, a 65-year-old product of New Jersey who “cut her teeth” (as she says) in Atlantic City in “the early days.” I’ll let her tell her story: CINDY: “When I first went to the casinos, it was Resorts, and you actually had to wait in line to play. I was a kid and this would be my first trips to the casino. My mother and father thought I was making a big mistake.
I ALWAYS HEARD CHEERING AND MOANING COMING FROM THE CRAPS TABLES – ALL MALE VOICES BY THE WAY.
“I guess like any novice I went to the slot machines. They were the easiest to play and it didn’t take any knowledge to put your coins in and spin the reels. But I got bored with the slots; there was no strategy and it became somewhat humdrum. What next? “I tried blackjack and I liked it but still, it was missing something. I tried roulette too. I just wasn’t getting the thrill I thought the casino games should give me. “Look, I know other players loved all these games and they satisfied many of them. Not me. I always heard cheering and moaning coming from the craps tables – all male voices by the way. What was it about that game that thrilled all those guys? Or made them miserable? Loud miserable too. I didn’t hear any massive cheering at blackjack or roulette. Maybe one voice at a slot machine. “At craps it could be the whole table!
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“I strolled by the craps tables one evening and watched the game. The layout looked imposing. There were so many bets I couldn’t keep track of them. I had just started my career as a teacher and I had a little money, very little. The minimum for the table was five dollars. I could afford that if I decided to play.
“Did I want to just push my way into the game without knowing anything about it? I’d be pushing a bunch of men back. I decided that the better part of bravery was caution. I just spent that evening watching a few tables. “What does a teacher do when confronted with a mystery and craps was a mystery. I bought several books from the Gamblers Book Club in Las Vegas. These were elementary books that explained the game and the various betting choices players could make. Those betting choices were huge. “I made a very simple plan. I would make the best bets at the table, the Pass and the Come and put double odds on them. I’d go up on three numbers and cross my fingers. “I did know that the game was dominated by men. I had not seen a single woman playing it when I spent that evening watching it. Would the men mind a woman entering their game? Well, I was going to play it no matter what. I can be stubborn and I was a feminist. No male world was closed to me. I hoped I was as strong as I pretended to be! “I guessed I’d have two thrills. One would be playing the game and the other would be how I would be treated when I played the game. Okay, my next trip would let me know if I could handle it all. “My parents asked me if I really wanted to go to the casino this often. It was once a month. It wasn’t a long drive from our house. My sister Abby, who was in law school during this time, came with me many times in the future but my first trip to the craps table to play meant I was all alone. “I cashed in for a hundred dollars and I heard it right away. One older guy shook his head and said loudly, ‘Oh, look who is here!’ I guess that was supposed to scare me. “I got my chips and I placed a come bet. ‘Stupid bet,’ he said. Evidently, he hadn’t read the two books I had read. When my bet went on the number, I placed two times odds on it. “Most of the men just ignored me. One guy told me not to worry about ‘the idiot’ who was making remarks. Have fun playing. That’s why we were all here. We married two years later. “I guess you could say, I really won at the craps table! 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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VIDEO POKER: The Devil in the Details “I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona From the front porch, you can see the sea, I’ve got some ocean front property in Arizona If you’ll buy that I’ll throw the Golden Gate in free”, - George Strait
I can remember being given the choice between the “old” system and the “new” when I retired from teaching. My colleagues in the math department simply crunched the numbers and, as expected, the old system was infinitely better. There’s a reason that people with seniority in a system, not just in education, can choose but those without it are forced to accept the “wonderful” adjusted rules. Nowadays many casinos, like retirement systems, are also changing their policies for cash, comps and even promotions. Like everybody else, they make the new system sound like an amazing deal for patrons, but if you buy that you’ll also consider ocean front property in Arizona, especially if they throw the Golden Gate in free. Instead of naively believing the hype and cleaver sales pitch you should do your own comparative analysis. I tried, for example, clarifying a casino’s VIP policies at a local casino, ironically in Arizona, and got a response that would have confused Confucius. Here are some tips to help you decipher the house’s rewards system. Benefits: Not everyone values the same perks so you must focus on what’s most important to you. For me it’s cash drawings (both VIP and open to all players), comped rooms, bounceback cash and extra drawing tickets. You, for example, may place a high value on comped meals and show tickets. Study the rewards at each card level along with the requirements. Earned: The benefits that are in black and white are crystal clear and you’ll find them on card-level descriptions. You should read all mailers from your casino carefully and make sure you slide your player’s card as soon as you get to the casino. Discretionary: Some of the best perks are unadvertised and if you don’t ask, you’ll never even know they exist. In fact, the best rationale for earning the highest-level card without busting the bank is to have access to these bonuses. Examples are spa days, gourmet meals, shopping 18
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sprees, luxury suites and invitations to special cash drawings. You may think the invites are automatic depending entirely on your play, but you’d be wrong. If you’re a frequent player with a high-level card, then wrap around the grapevine’s trellis to find out about unadvertised “special events”. Other players, especially high rollers, will give you an unfiltered assessment of what’s going on at your local gaming hall. Hosts: The real key to being included in coveted bashes and drawings often lies with your host. The caveat is that hosts do not treat all their players equally, especially if they have a limited number of slots and are responsible for selecting the invitees. Drawings: I mentioned two types of drawings, those open to all players and those for “invited guests” only, and not necessarily based on your card level. Invitation Only: The prizes for these drawings tend to be higher than those open to everyone and there is more equity for players due to fewer participants. Open: I’ve noticed a recent downgrading in both the number and value of prizes. If the casino only draws one or two names every hour, then there is not much incentive to participate. I think every drawing should include at least three names per hour and if winners aren’t present there should always be replacements. Final Thoughts: Many casinos are changing their cash and comp policies to new ones promoted as sensational for players. Sometimes, like ocean front property in Arizona, the pitch doesn’t match the product. Carefully examine the amount of cash awarded for coin-in between the old and new systems along with all other benefits. If you’re confused with hocus pocus answers by casino staff try finding the wisest high rollers and ask them. With major downgrading of both felt games (rules and rakes) and slot choices (unseen slot chips and visibly downgraded VP pay tables) it’s important to see through the smoke and mirrors to choose your best casino and maximize their perks. You can see her videos on YouTube or view them on American Casino Guide’s web site and her radio interviews are on iTunes. Boyd’s book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and her free strategy cards for the most popular games.
Linda Boyd, a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, writes for “Southern Gaming and Destinations”, “Arizona Player” and the latest edition of “American Casino Guide”. You can see her videos on YouTube or view them on American Casino Guide’s web site and her radio interviews are on iTunes. Boyd’s book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and her free strategy cards for the most popular games.
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July May
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September
July
May
Los Angeles Dodgers
3/1
3/1
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Kansas City Chiefs
9/2
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6/1
Houston Astros
4/1
16/1
16/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7/1
6/1
10/1
Chicago White Sox
6/1
6/1
11/1
Buffalo Bills
11/1
12/1
12/1
New York Yankees
8/1
11/1
6/1
Milwaukee Brewers
8/1
N/A
N/A
Los Angeles Rams
12/1
13/1
12/1
San Francisco Giants
9/1
20/1
N/A
San Francisco 49ers
14/1
14/1
14/1
Tampa Bay Rays
9/1
15/1
25/1
Baltimore Ravens
14/1
14/1
12/1
Atlanta Braves
13/1
20/1
12/1
Green Bay Packers
14/1
16/1
9/1
Boston Red Sox
25/1
20/1
30/1
Cleveland Browns
16/1
16/1
25/1
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20/1
N/A
N/A
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Driver
September
July
May
Kyle Larson
5/2
5/2
8/1
Chase Elliott
5/1
8/1
5/1
Denny Hamlin
8/1
8/1
7/1
Martin Truex Jr.
7/1
9/1
7/1
Joey Logano
11/1
9/1
7/1
William Byron
12/1
14/1
14/1
Alex Bowman
14/1
13/1
30/1
Brad Keselowski
14/1
11/1
9/1
Kevin Harvick
15/1
13/1
9/1
Ryan Blaney
16/1
16/1
Christopher Bell
28/1
25/1
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Alabama
13/5
5/2
Clemson
9/2
7/2
Ohio State
6/1
5/1
Georgia
6/1
8/1
Oklahoma
8/1
7/1
Texas A&M
40/1
25/1
Iowa State
40/1
40/1
LSU
50/1
35/1
9/1
Florida
50/1
40/1
16/1
North Carolina
50/1
N/A
Miami-Florida
50/1
40/1
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