February 19, 2012
For those looking for some fun entertainment at a very low cost, now is the time to head to Tunica.
Dan Chopin
We managed to catch Dan O’Sullivan and opener Dan Chopin this Friday night and I have to say, it was the best $2 we have ever paid. Can you believe that? Just two bucks. We even got front row seats. (more…)
February 19, 2012
Believe it or not, I’m not a professional blogger paid to visit the best casinos in the Northern Hemisphere. I actually have to subsidize my income with a real job. It has kept me busy lately so my blog posts have been slow in coming.
On the plus side, I’ve still been able to hit a few casinos. In my last post, I hit Pennsylvania for a quick trip and have since hit a couple casinos in Arizona. The first was Harrah’s AkChin. This had the extra advantage that Mrs Gambler and I were able to hit three Caesars Casinos for the Total Rewards Great Race competition. While I understand why many of you don’t want the casinos tracking you by using a rewards card, it really is an easy way to pick up some extra perks. (more…)
September 17, 2011
I haven’t been to Pennsylvania in YEARS so when I did go, I had to check out Harrah’s Chester for my blog. Along with the casino, they also have a racetrack and, according to some of my twitter peeps, one of the best Poker rooms around. (more…)
July 31, 2011
I got the chance to visit Harrah’s Cherokee (@HarrahsCherokee on Twitter) last week as I pursue the “Total Rewards Great Race”. The casino is owned by the Eastern band of the Cherokee and run by Caesar’s Entertainment (so your Total Reward’s Card will work here).
The casino is lucky to be one of the few in the area but has historically had to deal with some unusual rules. Until recently, alcohol could not be served and the state still does not allow live dealers (although this may change). The last one is a bit strange as many (most?) customers would like live dealers and I assume it would mean a few more jobs for the area. (more…)
July 10, 2011
The state of Mississippi has made some significant contributions to our country, especially in music, so I’m sometime frustrated seeing some negative jokes or press on TV. Historically, I understand there are some good reasons for this. Slavery, discriminatory voter practices in the 60’s, and the state not repealing its ban on interracial marriage until 1987 are some good examples.
What I hate about this is that it some times hides away the good things about Mississippi and how much progress has been made. You can make a good argument that Mississippi is the key historical state when it comes to rock and roll, blues, jazz, and country music. Who doesn’t know Elvis Presley or Jimmy Buffett? More blues singers have come from the state of Mississippi than all the other Southern states combined. (more…)
July 4, 2011
When you walk into a casino, what is the first thing you do? If you are like me, you check to see if any of your favorite games are there or maybe look for some new game that you have wanted to try. I thought for this post, I’d review some of our favorite video slots.
First of all, let me say my wife and I like the bonus games, especially those that let you play together. There are a lot of great games out there but since we like to do our gaming side by side, our favorites below kind of lean that way. (more…)
June 27, 2011
If you frequent casinos chances are you have eaten at a buffet or two. Did you know it is a law that you can’t open a casino unless you have a buffet? (OK, I’m still fact checking that).
Picking the best buffet is actually pretty hard. Buffets quality varies even at the same place and I’ve had good food at even run down casinos. Mrs. Gambler and I hardly even focus on the buffets anymore but rather certain dishes they serve. For example, the banana pudding at Isle of Capri in Lula is very good, and anything that says “Paula Deen signature dish” at Harrah’s Tunica is a good bet. (more…)
June 23, 2011
I had so much to say about The Isle of Capri in Biloxi in my last post, I never even got to the checkin part. I’ll try not to make this an 18 part series on my vacation to Biloxi 
One think I did want to do is comment on the rooms. I was reading some reviews of the hotel and someone mentioned it looked like it was decorated by the “Golden Girls”. This was funny as it was kind of true but it had me thinking “out of date”. It wasn’t and I personally think Betty White is pretty cool (I still love this commercial) . The reviews were also all over the place with “fabulous place” and “Had a Great stay!” right next to “Sad and rundown” . I love reviews from other customers but this time we had no idea what to expect when we got to the room. (more…)
June 22, 2011
If you saw my last post, we started our trip to Biloxi in a super cheap hotel. The story I’m telling my wife is that this was to make the next hotel look even better . It is like the old commercial where the guy stumbles out of the dessert int a bar and asks for potato chips before drinking his soft drink. (more…)
June 20, 2011
