www.jackpotmagazine.com The South’s Largest Guide to Gaming and Fun INSIDE THIS ISSUE Win FreePlay, electronics at Gold Strike this month .6 The $100,000 Big Draw is at Hollywood Casino......... 12 PLUS… Winners................ 8,16 Entertainment ...... 20-22 Dining ................. 23-25 Poker ................. 26-28 Horoscopes .............. 29 Casino Directory ...... 30 January 22 - February 4, 2015 It’s Gonna be a Good Year at Fitz TUNICA RESORTS — It’s Gonna be a Good Year at Fitz Casino & Hotel. That’s the name of the giveaway taking place on Fridays and Saturdays in January. Win up to $500 in Promo Cash in the It’s Gonna be a Good Year Giveaway and your year will start off well. This promotion is open to Key Reward cardholders who are playing slots or tables with their card inserted. Any Key Rewards card member playing with his or her player’s card Sunday through Saturday will earn one entry for every 10 points earned on their player’s card. Winners will be drawn from 6 to 10 p.m. From 6 to 9 p.m., eight activated players will have a chance to win $150 Promo Cash each hour. And at 10 p.m., eight winners will win $500 Promo Cash. See Fitz, page 4 Ice Fishing at Sam’s Town on Saturdays TUNICA RESORTS — Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall is home to Ice Fishing on Saturdays in January. Ice fish right off Sam’s Town’s balcony for a catch of the day that can’t be beat. It's a great way to come up with a new fish tale to share with your friends. Win up to $5,000 in Slot Dollars in the Ice Fishing promotion. Earn one free entry per day for your chance at Ice Fishing at the casino. Earn more entries based on play. Sam’s Town has more in store in January, too, including something for just about every day of the week. See Sam’s Town, page 4 Vol. 21, No. 10 ‘Pick Our Pocket’ for jewelry, cash slot play and gift cards at Resorts TUNICA RESORTS — Resorts Casino says “Pick Our Pocket” in its latest promotion every Saturday in January from 6 p.m. to midnight. There will be 25 winners of such prizes as free slot play, cold cash, popular gift cards or jewelry. Also at Resorts this month: s 7EDNESDAYS AT 2ESORTS PLAY IN THE CASINOS SLOT tournament. Register from 1 to 6 p.m. and play from 4 to 7 p.m. for your chance to win. s2ESORTS#ASINOISHOMETOTHE&OREVER9OUNG#LUB-ONDAYSIN*ANUARY Resorts Rewards Club members ages 50-plus who earn 10 points between 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and can play in the casino’s slot tournament from 1 to 5 p.m. It pays to be over 50 at Resorts Casino. s"ESURETOCHECKOUTTHE'RILLE"IG"URGERSHOMEOF THE"IG"URGERANDTHE new Delta Blues Buffet at Resorts Casino when visiting. The South’s Largest Guide to Gaming and Fun W. 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Fitz, continued from front page Also at Fitz in January: s /N 3UNDAY *AN &ITZ HOSTS THE Collegiate Stadium Blanket Giveaway. Key Rewards members playing with their player’s card who earn 150 points from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. will receive a team blanket. Pick up blankets from the Hotel Lobby from 2 to 10 p.m. s &ITZ HOSTS THE 7II "OWLING Tournament Friday, Jan. 30. Key Rewards members playing with their player’s card will receive one free tournament entry with 100 points on their player’s card. Registration is from 2 to 8:30 p.m. and tournament play will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Great Hall. Sam’s Town, continued from front page Special promotional events include: s-ONDAY-ADNESSTAKESPLACEAT3AMS Town in January. This is a point multiplier based on current tier levels up to 25,000 points. When it’s Monday Madness time at Sam’s Town, the points will pile up as follows: Ruby = 2 X, Sapphire = 3X and Emerald = 4X the points. s4UESDAYn!GEHASITSBENElTSIN3AMS Town’s with the casinos popular Young at Heart promotion. The promotion is for people 50 and over and takes place every Tuesday. Drawings are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. There will be 50 winners of $50 in Slot Dollars in the Young at Heart promotion. Swipe your B Connected card at a kiosk to enter. For those Young at Heart, earn addi- 4 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 tional entries based on play. Earn five times points from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and receive up to 25,000 points. Also, with Young at Heart, earn 500 points for $5 off of the Great Buffet. No wonder it is popular. s7EDNESDAYSn)TPAYSTOPLAYAT3AMS Town on hump day. Take a stroll down Penny Lane for a Bonus Tournament at 5 ,7, 8 and 10 p.m. s4HURSDAYn%ARNANGETAFREE4 shirt. Be one of the lucky winners and find $500 Slot Dollars tucked inside s &RIDAY .IGHT "LACK *ACK "LITZ 4OURnament is at Sam’s Town. First place pays $1,000 cash guaranteed. There is a $20 buyin. Registration begins at 5 p.m., second round begins at 7 p.m. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com Beat Goes On at Gold Strike every Saturday Grand prize drawing night is Saturday, Jan. 31 TUNICA RESORTS — Gold Strike hosts The Beat Goes On FreePlay & Electronics Giveaway, now through Jan. 31. Win thousands in FreePlay and electronics during The Beat Goes On Giveaway. Drawing Days are every Saturday and the Grand Prize Drawing Day is Saturday, Jan. 31. All drawings are from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests earn one virtual drawing entry for every 100 slot points accumulated on their M life account during the promotional period. Every Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m., up to 10 winners will win between $125 and $1,000 in FreePlay. And at 10 p.m. up to 10 winners are guaranteed to win between $250 and $2,000 in FreePlay and hot electronic prizes. Grand Prize Day is Saturday, Jan. 31. From 6 to 9 p.m., up to 10 winners are guaranteed to win between $125-$1,000 in FreePlay. At 10 p.m., eight winners are guaranteed to win $2,000 FreePlay. One winner is guaranteed to win $5,000 FreePlay and one winner is guaranteed to win $10,000 FreePlay. Each grand prize winner will also receive a pair of Beats headphones, an iPod Touch and an iPad Mini. 6 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 Players must activate their electronic entries on the drawing day by swiping their M life card at one of the designated kiosks on the casino floor between the hours of 10 a.m. and 9:53 p.m. on each drawing day. Participant must be present to win. Also at Gold Strike: s %ARN 8 0OINTS AND %XPRESS #OMPS ON Sundays and Wednesdays in January. Earn PointPlay and Express Comps twice as fast. This is open to all slot machines on casino floor, excluding all video poker machines. Members receive 2X PointPlay and Express Comps. In February, 2X Points and Express Comps on Sundays and Thursdays. s 4HE 0ERFECT 0AIR "LACKJACK Tournament takes place at Gold Strike Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14. Registration is Friday, Feb. 13, 2 to 11 p.m. Play starts at 8 p.m. Late registration is Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Play starts at 12 p.m. on the Smoke-Free 2nd Floor Casino. There is a $50 buy-in with a $50 re-buy. Space is limited. See M life desk for details on this and other promotions. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 7 THEY HIT THE JACKPOT! 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MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 See more winners on page 16 THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com PLAY TO WIN Follow these tips to help avoid losing Getting comps is perk for loyal play No matter players into how good a losing. blackjack player s )F YOU ARE you think you By Dr. Henry Tamburin tired from a are, you will long drive or eventually expeflight, now is rience a losing session. How you not the best time to hit the tables. manage yourself when this happens Play only when you are rested and is just as important as knowing when alert. to double down and split. s7ATCHTHEALCOHOLCONSUMPTION Sometimes players lose their when you play. money because of their lack of s )F YOU GET AHEAD DONT BE self-control caused by the exciting caught in the trap of thinking that atmosphere in a casino. I wrote you are betting with the “casino’s about this in my book, The Ten Best money.” Once the chips go from Casino Bets. Here’s an excerpt: the casino’s chip tray to your side of “When you enter a casino, you the table, that’s now your money and are entering a place of business. not the casino’s. Moreover, like all successful s +EEP TRACK OF TIME AND SET businesses, the casinos are run by reasonable win goals. Unless you are shrewd businesspeople whose job is a card counter, the odds are stacked first, to keep you playing and happy, against you so be content with a and second, to separate you from modest win. If you manage to get your money as quickly and painlessly ahead by, say, 30 percent or more as possibly. of your starting bankroll, pocket “To meet these objectives, half of your profit plus what you they create an atmosphere in the started with, and play with the rest. casino that can be described as a This way, even if you lose “the rest,” ‘Disneyland for adults.’ No clocks you’ll still have a profit. to let you know it’s time to leave this s3ETASTOPLOSSANDDISCIPLINE utopia, no windows to let you see yourself to stop playing if you reach out to the real world, free drinks at it. You have nothing to be ashamed the tables, free lounge shows, and, of of if you have a losing session. The course, plenty of pretty girls to keep casinos will always be open for you you happy and playing.” to try your luck again, hopefully, In order to be a winner, you must with better results. learn to control your emotions in the s4HE ODDS OF WINNING THE NEXT casino. As casino gambling author hand don’t change just because Lyle Stuart succinctly put it, “The you lost the previous hands. If you real struggle when you are playing run into a buzz-saw dealer, who is, in most cases, not between you consistently draws to 20 and 21 and the casino, but between you and and beats the table, quit, and take a yourself.” break. Relax, catch your breath, and You will find plenty of try your luck at another table. temptations to keep you playing and There are, of course, other losing; therefore, you must develop reasons that doom blackjack players a sense of timing or awareness (i.e. (playing games with lousy rules, discipline) of when to play, and and not using the right playing more importantly, when to quit. strategy) but if you follow the above Here are some specific tips tips, you will at least eliminate the that you can use to avoid the psychological traps that doom psychological traps that doom players. have reported From Pat: that Atlantic I just read your City has been response to the tough with quarter bettor By Frank Scoblete comps and who wouldn’t the casinos’ be comped at the coffee house. Personally, I’ve bottom lines are getting worse and found pit supervisors to be generous worse. In fact, five casinos in Atlantic with comps, but since my average City have closed their doors. The bet is $100 or more, my perspective Boardwalk is beginning to look like a ghost town. I think Tunica and many is obviously skewed. It seems that the pit supervisor in Southern casinos are also finding question is being short-sighted or if times are tough. Vegas isn’t rolling as he’s following his casino policy, then it used to either. One has to get the players into the the casino is being short-sighted. The actual cost of the comp is negligible seats for the casinos to grow but very few casinos are growing now. relative to the value of the player. While “closing the doors” is not in Consider the coffee shop scenario. Let’s say she receives a $20 comp direct relationship with stingy comps, and uses all of it. The $20 worth of you don’t attract new customers if food and beverage likely costs the those customers aren’t satisfied with coffee shop around $4 to $5. If she their early experiences in a casino. signed up for a loyalty card, I bet the Comping customers tends to develop marketing materials she receives over loyalty in those customers. A friendly the next year will easily be treble that. smile, professional and personable But she will likely toss those materials dealers and comps are the trinity of into the trash because of her inability customer relations. I have noticed that ever since the to receive a cheap comp. It’s personal experiences like that “old-time” casino owners passed on that often dictate whether a customer and the new business folks took over, returns or not — and although some casinos seem to have lost their she was playing $25 a hand in that customer service flair. Comps can session, she could just as easily be be the match that starts the fire of a future player who would wager growth. Casinos now look for other revenue sources than gambling but several times that in the future. gambling is truly why people contest Myopic? Indeed! Lady Luck. On the flip side, players pursuing Frank Responds: When you’re right you’re right and you are right comps can often bet more and stay on the money. Casinos sometimes longer to get those comps. This can think being tough with comps saves really hurt a player and, believe it or them money. I think they are being not, the casino because a player who somewhat myopic, too. Comps takes a total shellacking might take stimulate play on the part of many some time off from casino play. This has to be a consideration too. casino customers. The bottom line for casinos: For such people getting a comp has something to do with their Give those comps; players can be ideas of self-worth. Casinos should won over this way and rewarded for consider that. Casino play is often consistent play. For players: Take the motivated by things other than the comps but don’t play for the comps. And have fun, because that’s what it actual casino play. In the past three years players is all about. Winning Ways 10 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 Frankly Speaking THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com Golden Moon opens Jan. 31 #(/#4!7 -ISS n 0EARL 2IVER 2ESORT has announced that the $70 million renovation and grand reopening of Golden Moon Hotel & Casino will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. The grand reopening event is open to the public and the resort has invited all to explore the new casino floor design, gaming amenities and hotel decor. Tribal Chief Phyliss J. Anderson and President and CEO of Pearl River Resort Holly Gagnon will be present to provide special remarks and cut the ceremonial ribbon. “The Golden Moon renovation utilizes design and technology to create an unparalleled entertainment, gaming, and lodging experience for our guests,” said Gagnon. “The efforts to enhance Golden Moon will benefit our guests, our employees, the community, and the tribe.” The renovation plan designed by architecture group Marnell Companies of Las Vegas includes remodeled hotel rooms and a revitalized approximately 70,000 square feet gaming floor that creates a more exciting and welcoming space offering 1,150 slot machines, 25 table games, an elevated 14 table poker room, a stunning one-of-a-kind video wall, and a new center bar. The center bar exudes energy and life to the gaming floor and creates a beacon that guests are drawn to. Whether they enjoy a delightful video experience or an array of beverage offerings, guests will be in the heart of the exciting casino action at the center bar. The resort’s guest rooms and suites remodel and renovation includes new in-room amenities, 42-inch flat screen televisions, new furniture and custom made Choctaw inspired artwork. The new rooms feature clean lines with deep finishes that are timeless and comfortable, making them fresh, stylish, and convenient. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com Golden Moon Hotel & Casino January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 11 The $100,000 Big Draw, more at Hollywood TUNICA RESORTS — The Big Draw takes place every Saturday in January at Hollywood Casino Tunica. Win up to $100,000 cash every Saturday in January playing The Big Draw at Hollywood. Earn 100 points from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive a set of six Big Draw lucky numbers. Match your numbers to the numbers drawn every hour from 5 to 11 p.m. Match two numbers for $25 in Free SlotPlay, three numbers wins $100 Free SlotPlay, four numbers win $250 in Free SlotPlay, five numbers win a big $5,000 in Free SlotPlay and if you match six numbers, you’ll win $100,000 cash. s&RIDAYSAREBIGAT(OLLYWOOD#ASINOTOO4HATSBECAUSE(OLLYwood hosts the $25,000 Turn the Tables Drawings. Win your share of $5,000 in FreeBets every Friday in this promotion. Drawings are every hour from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This makes for 14 winners every Friday. At 6:30 p.m. there will be four winners of $100 FreeBets; at 7:30 p.m., two winners of $300 FreeBets, at 8:30 p.m., three winners of $500 FreeBets and at 9:30 p.m., five winners of $500 FreeBets. Earn entries daily playing your favorite table games beginning now with two times entries on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Receive one entry for the drawings on the following Friday each time you meet one of the qualifications below. Deposit your entries in the drawing drum on the casino floor each following Friday between 6 and 9:30 p.m. or save them up for any Friday in January. Game Qualifiers: "LACKJACKANYSUITEDBLACKJACKORANYOF nSCARDPOKer - any pair plus payout; roulette - any payout of $100 or greater; craps - any winning prop box bet of $5 or greater; Mississippi Stud STRAIGHTORBETTERSTRAIGHTORBETTER"IG3IX7HEELANY 20 to 1 or 45 to 1 payout and for poker - one entry for every two hours of play. Must be present to win. Must be a Marquee Rewards member. All FreeBets paid in $25 increments and will not be broken down further. Also at Hollywood: s /N 4UESDAYS (OLLYwood hosts free $40,000 Funday Slot Tournaments. Join Hollywood each Tuesday in January to win your share of $10,000 in Free SlotPlay playing in the free $40,000 Funday Slot Tournaments. That’s right; it’s free for all Marquee Rewards members. Plus get a second chance entry into the tournament when you earn 100 points the day of the tournament. Pick your best score to win. s0LAYTHE(OLLYWOOD,EGENDS+IOSK'AMEON7EDNESdays. Now for players 50-plus, earn 50 points each Wednesday to play that day from noon to 6 p.m. You could win up to $1,000 in Free SlotPlay. s7INNING7EDNESDAYS+EURIG'IVEAWAYSAREAT(OLLYWOOD4HIS month Hollywood is giving away Keurig coffeemakers to two winners every 30 minutes from 7 to 9 p.m. Every 50 points earned that day gets you an entry into this giveaway. Pay It Forward Giveaway at Bally’s Casino TUNICA RESORTS — The Pay It Forward Giveaway is at Bally’s Casino every Friday and Saturday in January from 7 to 11 p.m. Win free slot play for you and a friend in this promotion. You will want to keep your friend close by while you’re playing, too. Here is why: Ten winners will be selected throughout the night to win $500 Free Slot Play each. Then the guest to the right and to the left will get $100 Free Slot Play each as you “Pay It Forward.” All players have to do is play on their Bonanza Club card and wait for the prize patrol to come to them. Who wouldn’t want a visit from the prize patrol. Also at Bally’s Casino in January: The Sunday Funday Slot Tourney is at Bally’s Sunday, Jan. 5, from to 5 p.m. Will you be Bally’s Wild Card" 12 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 Earn 10 points on Sunday, Jan. 5, to play in the slot tourney. Each guest can play up to three rounds with the top score counting. The top 10 places will be paid with two wild card winners drawn to win additional free slot play. The top prize is $1,000 free slot play with $5,000 in free slot play prize pool. Senior Spin and Win takes place on 0ondays, Jan. , from 5 to p.m. 'o you have the spin to win" Bally’s guests 55plus who earn 50 points on 0onday, Jan. 1 or spin the wheel and win up to $50 free slot play. Bally’s Table Games Hot Seat is Fridays in January from 7 to 11 p.m. Each Friday, winners will have a chance to win $150 in Promo Chips. Just listen for the call of “Hot Seat!” THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com Hollywood’s Swipe & Win Thursday TUNICA RESORTS — Thursdays are Swipe & Win days at Hollywood. Earn 200 points between 2 and 10 p.m. each Thursday this month to play Swipe & Win. Swipe your Marquee Rewards card at any kiosk and you could win up to $500 in Free SlotPlay. The $10,000 Knockout Slot Tournament at Fitz Casino Jan. 23 TUNICA RESORTS — The $10,000 Knockout Slot Tournament is Friday, Jan. 23. Key Rewards members who earn 100 points on Friday, Jan. 23, from 12 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. will receive one free tournament entry. Promo Cash Payouts range from $2,500 for first, $1,250 for second and $1,000 for third. Places four through 40th win Promo Cash prizes. Prizes range from $500 for fourth and fifth place to $50 for 31st - 40th place. Championship Bonus Round: At 10 p.m., the top 18 players will participate in an additional championship round where scores will be combined with the first round to determine the top 18 places. Most points wins a trip to Yosemite National Park at Southland Park WEST MEMPHIS — Now through May 31 at Southland Park Gaming & Racing, players can Escape to Yosemite. Ten Player Reward Members who earn the most points from Jan. 1 until May 31 of this year will win an all expenses paid trip for them and a guest TO9OSEMITE.ATIONAL0ARK4HISTRIPWILLTAKEPLACE*ULYn Contest is open to all Player Rewards members. Jackpot! has you covered online MISSISSIPPI — Follow Jackpot! on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ jackpotmagazine and follow us on Twitter @jackpotoline. Be sure to check out our website at www.jackpotmagazine.com. You can download Jackpot! to your iPad or tablet by clicking the link on our website landing page - it’s easy! Wishing you good luck on your next casino trip! THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 13 Southland hosts $50K Spin to Win events WEST MEMPHIS — Southland Park Gaming & Racing hosts the $50,000 Spin to Win Tournament every Saturday in January. Twenty names will be selected at 8 and 10 p.m. to compete in a Spin to Win Tournament. Players will compete for $5,000 in cash and free play at each drawing time. Everyone that is selected to play will receive a prize. s 4HE &ORD GIVEAWAY IS BACK /N THE 15th of each month in 2015, Player Rewards members can swipe their card at a kiosk beginning at 6 p.m. for a chance to win. Guests earn an entry for every 50 points earned daily. On Sunday, Feb. 15, at 10 p.m., one winner will be drawn for 2015 Ford vehicle. s3OUTHLANDHOSTS3IZZLING3ENIORSEVERY Monday in January, Player Rewards members 50-plus can bring a friend to play in a Spin to Win tournament for a chance at $1,000 in cash and free play. s $OLLAR $AYS 2ACING ARE EVERY 3UNDAY in January. Join Southland at 2 p.m. for live racing and enjoy the gaming center’s dollar specials. Q&E2 will feature 12-ounce draft beer, 12-ounce fountain soda, popcorn, hot dog, and nachos for only $1 each. Racing Programs on Sundays are also only $1. Good to be King at Pearl River Resort on select Thursdays CHOCTAW — There is no doubt Elvis Presley was the club card into any slot machine and then actively the King of Rock ’n Roll. And, at Pearl River Resort, It’s playing starting at 3 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., one winner will be Good to be King with a giveaway that has selected every half hour to play the Good to players winning some really big Bonus Bet be King Match Game. Match cards showing prizes. The excitement takes place at Pearl Elvis-related items, such as peanut butter River Resort on Thursdays, Jan. 22 and 29, and banana sandwiches and blue suede from 6 to 10 p.m. shoes, to win Bonus Bets. Players club members are earning entries Prizes in this giveaway range from $100 now for this virtual giveaway. Get one Bonus Bet to the top prize of $500 Bonus entry for every 100 points earned in this Bet, which can be won by making all eight promotion, as well as one additional entry matches. on each promotional day. For more information, visit Silver Star Good to be King entries must be activated Casino at Pearl River Resort today or visit at Pearl River Resort on the giveaway day for www.pearlriverresort.com. a chance to be a winner. Do so by inserting Ladies Night Out is on Thursdays at Fitz Casino beginning at 4 p.m. TUNICA RESORTS — It’s Ladies Night Out at Fitz Casino & Hotel on Thursdays starting at 4 p.m. Ladies will receive a complimentary gift, a complimentary buffet, and two complimentary specialty drinks from either casino bar with 25 points. Guests will play in slot tournaments for promo cash prizes. First TUNICA RESORTS — Spa Around the Corner is now at Hol- place pays $500 in Promo Cash. Second pays $150 in Promo Cash. lywood. Treat yourself to a massage, facial, and body scrub package Third through fifth pays $75 in Promo Cash and sixth-50th pays $25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Walk-ins welcome but ap- Promo Cash. For more information, visit Fitzgeraldscasinotunica. pointments preferred. Schedule an appointment at (662) 910- 1997. com. New spa now open at Hollywood 14 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com Richard is lucky Rhonda is a winner 2ICHARD ( won recently playing on a slot machine and holds the big check at "ALLYS#ASINO 2HONDA!won a jackpot worth on a hot slot machine recently at 2ESORTS #ASINO 4UNICA Linda wins $8K A $5K run for David Jackpot winner ,INDA,won a $ jackpotrecently playing on a progressive slot machine at 3OUTHLAND 0ARK'AMING2ACING $AVID & won a nice jackpot worth on a slot machine while playing at 2ESORTS #ASINO4UNICA 3HERRY # won a nice jackpot worth as another lucky slot machine player at 0EARL 2IVER2ESORT Happy day She is $31,568 richer after big win Seeing Triple Stars +AYLA " won a jackpot on a Triple Stars slot machine playing at 0EARL 2IVER 2ESORT 4ONGELA 2 won playing on the slots machines recently and holds the big check at 2ESORTS#ASINO4UNICA 16 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 'EFFREY+LEINwon 6ENIS - received in recently the Beau by Rivage Spring Poker hitting the progressive Classic Championship jackpot on a machine on March 28 at "EAU at 3OUTHLAND 0ARK 2IVAGEThe next big 'AMINGAND2ACING tournament is the Delta Gold Poker Classic, May 1-13 at 'OLD 3TRIKE THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com HEARD IT ON THE RIVER by Rudi Schiffer Somewhere where great Indian chiefs go to their final resting place, CHIEF PHILLIP MARTIN, the legendary former leader of the MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAWS, is smiling from his usual stoic demeanor at the re-incarnation of GOLDEN MOON, a hallmark of his rule. The Golden Moon at PEARL RIVER RESORT will officially reopen on Jan. 31 and Chief Martin will be there in spirit for the fulfillment of his driving push for tribal self-determination. First elected in 1979, he died at the age of 83 in 2010. Under his guidance and unrelenting drive to lift his people from the hard existence that had held down generations, he changed all that, and the development of Pearl River led the way for all Indian casinos. When the Golden Moon opened in 2002 it was an eye-opening complex with the hotel/casino crowned by a huge planet-like globe perched atop an arched building leading to the sky. That beacon is still in place but below it much has changed. The renovation, under the guidance of CHIEF PHYLLIS ANDERSON, and HOLLY GAGNON, president and CEO, the Resort utilizes design and technology to create “an unparalleled entertainment, gaming and lodging experience” for its guests. The new look includes remodeled hotel rooms, a revitalized 70,000 square foot gaming floor that encompasses 1,150 slot machines, 25 table games, an elevated 14 table poker room and a stunning one-of-a-kind video wall, as a well as a new bar, which is the centerpiece of the circular room. New state-of-art technology plays a large part in the renovation. Along with its sister casino SILVER STAR, Golden Moon now features Konami Gaming’s award-winning casino management system known as SYNKROS. It allows players to enjoy new slots and an integrated gaming experience not available previously. After I attended the opening of Golden Moon, I returned to visit it many more times, not only drawn by all the outstanding amenities, but also in admiration of what the Choctaws had accomplished. From tough times to being a premier gaming and entertainment enterprise, Chief Phillip’s dream lives on. It’s a big time for poker in Tunica right now. First up is the WSOP CIRCUIT at HORSESHOE TUNICA Jan. 22 to Feb. 2. In this series the tournaments will be held in BLUESVILLE, the Horseshoe’s concert venue. The schedule features 12 official WSOP Circuit events. For more information on the WSOP, check out the story on page 18 in this issue of Jackpot! Magazine. Then at HOLLYWOOD CASINO TUNICA, the HOLLYWOOD POKER OPEN returns Feb. 26-March 8. There are plenty of opportunities to win a seat in the $1,115 buy-in main event. A complete tournament schedule for the Hollywood Poker Open can be found in a story on page 26 in this issue. The WSOP Media Tour- nament took place Sunday. Action News 5’s Michael Clark was the winner. The Tunica Humane Society, his charity, received $1,000. IN MEMORIAM Chuck Miller has passed, a sad loss for his beloved family and for all the people he touched in Mississippi gaming circles. As senior vice president and general manager of the Fitz Casino & Hotel in Tunica, he was viewed as a thoughtful, kind and considerate gentleman. It’s not an easy job, running a competitive casino, but he did so for more than five years at the Fitz and the ship was always on course. I began a friendship with him 13 years ago when he was working for Caesars Entertainment in Tunica and later when he operated as president and CEO for Pearl River Resort. He returned to Tunica in 2009 and sadly passed away last week from a month-long illness. Chuck was often seen on the casino floor, greeting guests, visiting with dealers and picking up any trash he saw on the floor. He was a hands-on leader. He would graciously ask me every time we met… “What can I do for you, Rudi,” which made me always feel welcome and wondering what could I do for the Fitz. He engendered class. SAM’S TOWN HOTEL & GAMBLING HALL now has a growler station at SMOKEY JOE’S. Any hipster knows that growlers are used to transport a large quantity of craft beer that comes straight from the tap to the bottle. We’re talking 64 ounces! It’s a great way to enjoy fresh tap beer at home or in your hotel room. Read all about it on page 23 in this issue. SAMMY HAGAR’S RED ROCKER BAR AND GRILL is now open at SOUTHLAND PARK GAMING & RACING with 55 HDTVs, drink specials and bar food. At the Red Rocker they have Monday Pint Nights, Two For Tuesdays, Live Team Trivia Wednesdays ($500 in prizes), Thursday Fantasy Sports and Dart Tournament Sundays, $300 cash added to prize pool. Blackjack is my game and there is a tournament coming up that has piqued my interest. The Perfect Pair $25,000 Blackjack Tournament at GOLD STRIKE is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14. Registration is Friday, Feb. 13, 2 to 11 p.m. Play starts at 8 p.m. Late registration is Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Play starts at 12 p.m. on the Smoke-Free 2nd Floor Casino. There is a $50 buy-in with a $50 re-buy. Space is limited. See M life desk for details on this and other promotions. LAISSEZ LE BON TEMPS ROULER! The Goodtimes Radio Show, now on KWAM 990 AM Memphis, has expanded and added more gaming programming. The show begins at 11 AM. Listen on www.kwam990.com or get the free app on your phone. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 17 World Series of Poker Circuit at Horseshoe Event returns to Tunica for Jan. 22 through Feb. 2 tournament run TUNICA RESORTS — The World Series of Poker Circuit returns to Tunica this season with a new home. For the first time in the tour’s history, the Horseshoe Tunica will host a Circuit event. Horseshoe Tunica has been part of poker history since it opened its doors. Jack Binion, a member of the Poker Hall of Fame and son of WSOP founder Benny Binion, originally founded it. Now, the Horseshoe Tunica becomes part of the WSOP Circuit as well. The Circuit stop will run from Jan. 22 to Feb. 2, and tournaments will be held in Bluesville, the Horseshoe’s concert venue. The schedule features 12 official WSOP Circuit events. The winner of each will receive a WSOP Circuit gold ring and points on the Circuit Leaderboard. The winner of the $1,675 Main Event (Jan. 30-Feb.2) will also earn a free entry into the 2015 WSOP National Championship. One additional seat in the National Championship is up for grabs. The top point-earner throughout the 12 events earns the title of Casino Champion and will join the Main Event winner at the National Championship. There will also be a full schedule of nonring events as a part of this tournament series, including a $250 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament, a $250 H.O.R.S.E. event, a $250 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo event, and nightly $135 tournaments. The newly renovated 25-table World Series of Poker-themed poker room at Horseshoe Tunica features an inviting WSOP lounge and is the largest poker room in Mississippi. More information on this tournament and on Horseshoe Tunica in general is available online by visiting www.horseshoetunica. com. A full schedule for the complete WSOP Circuit is available also available online at WSOP.com. AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM, BOOKSTORES OR MAIL ORDER BY CALLING 1-800-944-0406 OR SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: FRANK SCOBLETE ENTERPRISES, PO BOX 44, MALVERNE, NY 11565 www.frankscoblete.com 18 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Tunica Resorts, MS "ALLYS#ASINO— Boogie Nights Fridays -Saturdays, 8 p.m., with Dr. Zarr’a Amazing Funk Monster. See free live entertainment regularly. &ITZ#ASINO(OTEL— See Fights at the Fitz, Jan. 24, $25/$35/$50, with special guest Zab Judah. Coming Soon: Craig Morgan, Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. and Carlos Mencia, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 9 p.m. Buy tickets at gift shop, call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. Enjoy free live music, Wed.-Thurs., 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m.-4 a.m. and Sunday, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Craig Morgan at Fitz Casino, Feb. 21 'OLD 3TRIKE #ASINO 2ESORT — See Tracy Lawrence/John Anderson, Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m., $39.95/$49.95/$59.95; Creedence Clearwater Revival, Saturday Feb. 14, 8 p.m.; $49.95/$59.95/$69.95; Engelbert Humperdinck, Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m., $59.95/$69.95/$79.95; Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild, Sunday, April 26, $9.95/$14.95/$19.95 and Vince Gill, Saturday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m., $89.95/$99.95 and $109.95. Call Gold Strike at (888) 747-7711 for info. Buy tickets at ticketmaster.com. Taxes and service charges apply. See free on the Stage2 Bar: Dr. Zhivegas, Jan. 22-25 and Nick Sturms, Jan. 29-Feb. 1. Check out TEN10 Wine & Whiskey Sunday through Thursday. TEN10 features an extensive collection of small batch whiskeys and numerous wines served by the glass. If your tastes lean more toward mixed drinks, TEN10’s cocktail menu features signature creations along with seasonal blends. Free tastings the first Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. See Carlos Mencia at Fitz Casino, March 13-14 (OLLYWOOD #ASINO — See free live music on Fridays and Saturdays in the Safari Bar Lounge, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. See Mickey Utley, Jan. 23-24 and Tommy Akers, Jan. 31-31. For more entertainment information, call (800) 871-0711. (ORSESHOE 4UNICA — See live headline entertainment. See G Love & Special Sauce, Sunday, Feb. 15, and Merle Haggard, Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets at Horseshoe Ticketmaster kiosk or call Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or buy online at www. ticketmaster.com. Enjoy free live music from top bands nightly. 20 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 Vince Gill at Gold Strike, Sept. 26 THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com 2ESORTS#ASINO(OTEL4UNICA — See headline entertainment regularly. Call (800) 706-7070 for tickets. Free live music at Resorts. See Pam Ward, Jan. 2324 and Ghost Town Blues, Jan. 30-31. 3AMS 4OWN (OTEL 'AMBLING (ALL— See Jerry Lee Lewis at the River Palace Entertainment Center Saturday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m., tickets range from $40 to $55. Taxes and service charges apply. Charge by phone at (800) 745-3000, or buy online at www.ticketmaster.com. In 1957, Lewis became a star with his unique piano-driven sound. “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” became a hit on the pop, country and R&B charts. Lewis was on a roll with his next single, “Great Balls of Fire,” proving to be another big hit in December 1957. The following March, Lewis struck again with “Breathless,” which made it into the Top 10 of the pop charts. Roxy’s Live now features Happy Hour every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with drink specials, food and fun games, including pool tables and darts. See Kenny Kidd, Jan. 31-31. Jerry Lee Lewis at Sam’s Town, Jan. 31 Tracy Lawrence and John Anderson at Gold Strike, Jan. 31 4UNICA 2OADHOUSE #ASINO (OTEL — The Riverstage Showbar features live music every Friday and Saturday night. Lula, MS )SLE OF #APRI #ASINO (OTEL ,ULA — See headline entertainment regularly. Call (800) THE-ISLE. Enjoy free live music Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com Jack Hannah at Gold Strike, April 26 January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 21 Greenville, MS Harlow’s Casino Resort & Hotel — Enjoy free live music at Harlow’s Rhythm & Brew. See headline entertainment regularly. For information, call 555. STAR STRUCK West Memphis, AR 3OUTHLAND0ARK'AMING2ACING — In the Juke Joint, see Pink Cadillac Band, Jan. 23-24 and The Millionaires, Jan. 3031. Also at the Juke Joint: On Sundays, it’s Live Band Karaoke, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. (sing with a live band.); Tuesday is Karaoke Night starting at 7 p.m. and new at Southland are Boot Scootin’ Wednesdays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. (2 for 1 domestic longnecks and well drinks). Enjoy Club Night Thursdays in the Juke Joint (no cover with DJ Crumbz) and the Juke Joint features a live band and DJ on Fridays and Saturdays with a $5 cover charge beginning at 8 p.m. and ladies free until 10 p.m. Party goes on until 3 a.m. In the Shine Blounge, it’s featured nights with Taproom Tuesdays with $2 draft beer and Well Wednesdays with $2 well drinks. Sammy Hagar’s Red Rocker Bar and Grill is now open at Southland with 55 HD TVs , drink specials and bar food. Schedule at Sammy Hagar’s includes: Monday Pint Nights, Two For Tuesdays, Live Team Trivia Wednesdays ($500 in prizes), Thursday Fantasy Sports and Dart Tournament Sundays, $300 cash added to prize pool. Choctaw, MS Creedence Clearwater Revival at Gold Strike, Feb. 14 Fights at the Fitz with special guest Zab Judah at Fitz Casino, Jan. 24 0EARL 2IVER 2ESORT — In the Silver Star Convention Center, see live headline entertainment. Tickets may be purchased through ticketmaster.com. Call (866) 44PEARL for more information. At Starlight Lounge, enjoy live music Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. See Groove Inc. and Area Code, Jan. 23-24 and Hairicane and Miles Flatt, Jan. 30-31. !T 'OLDEN -OON - See live headline entertainment. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. Call (866) 44PEARL. 22 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 Engelbert Humperdinck at Gold Strike, March 21 THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com CASINO DINING GUIDE Growlers now at Sam’s Town’s Smokey Joe’s Fill your’s with 64 ounces of fresh beer straight from the tap vessel dates back to the late 1800s By David Grisham and early 1900s. It is said that origiTUNICA RESORTS — Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall has nal growlers were galvanized pails with lids that made a rumbling great news for beer lovers. The casino now has a growler station at sound caused by escaping carbon DIOXIDEnHENCETHENAMEhGROWLSmokey Joe’s. er.” For those who may not be up to speed, a growler is a large jug used to While you’re at Smokey Joe’s you’ll want something to go with sell take-out craft beer from brewyour beer - especially if your stomeries, brewpubs and/or beer taps. ach is “growling.” The eatery has The growlers from Smokey Joe’s are 64-ounce, amber-colored glass jugs plenty of options. Choose from 15 different sandwiches, ranging and feature screw-on caps. Properly from burgers to clubs to barbecue sealed, a growler can hold carbonto chicken salad and more, or try ation indefinitely. The growler’s the classic BLT or the ever-popular darker glass protects the beer from Philly cheesesteak. Favorite nonexcess light and UV, which breaks sandwiches listed on the menu indown the beer’s integrity. Get your growler at Smokey Joe’s clude chicken wings, fried shrimp, Alan Handler, Sam’s Town food and beverage director, said the growler station is a real plus at onion rings, barbecue nachos, chili and more. Is salad your thing? Smokey Joe’s. “You can take the finest craft beer home or to your Try a fruit salad, a chef ’s salad or the grilled chicken Caesar salad. And since Smokey Joe’s is open 24 hours, it’s a great place to grab room and enjoy it straight from the tap to your glass.” Purchase the growler for $15 and fill it with domestic beer for breakfast. Enjoy ham, sausage or bacon biscuits or try the two-egg $10 or craft beer for $20. Keep the growler and bring it back to platter, which comes with ham, sausage or bacon with toast and refill it for the fill price. Crafted beers available include Redd’s tots. Smokey Joe’s menu also includes a hamsteak and egg platter Apple Ale, Ghost River Golden Ale, Lazy Magnolia Southern Pe- with toast and tots, plus other breakfast options. Check out Smokey Joe’s on your next visit for your very own can, Suzy B Dirty Blond Ale and Fat Tire. Domestics include Budgrowler and tasty sandwich platter. It’s located across the Atrium weiser, Bud Light and Miller Lite. While growlers may be more popular now than ever, the beer from The Great Buffet. Recommendation: Try the Philly cheesesteak at Smokey Joe’s. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 23 Gold Strike unveils special dining selections for January and February Buffet Americana offers Winter Festival Menu TUNICA RESORTS — Gold Strike’s Buffet Americana celebrates winter with a tasty selection of specialty menu items. It is part of the new Winter Festival Menu. The following items will be available on the nightly dinner menu in January: Braised pot roast with red potatoes, pecan crusted pork loin with homemade apple butter, baked tilapia with lemon dill sauce, vanilla corn pudding and pork cassoulet. In February the buffet takes on a Mardi Gras theme and will feature sausage-andchicken gumbo, fried green tomatoes with crawfish gravy, finger-licking chicken with dirty rice and okra, shrimp-and-Andouille sausage with cheese grits and fresh craw daddies. The January and February menu additions are part of a monthly culinary series. Gold Strike began hosting the monthly culinary series last year and is continuing it in 2015. The buffet will feature specialty theme cuisine throughout each month and for holidays, in addition to its regular menu FEWnWILLALLOWDINERSTODESIGNTHEIROWN dishes while chefs prepare them fresh on the spot. Buffet Americana has introduced a contemporary cooking concept to the MidSouth with delicious kabobs, tikka skewers and freshly baked Indian breads prepared in the only tandoori oven found in Mississippi. Other stations offer traditional Southern cooking favorites and seafood selections while highlighting ingredients from local farms and suppliers. Seafood lovers can enjoy all-you-can-eat snow crabs every Friday and Saturday night. The seafood buffet spotlights a variety of Seafood stars on Friday, Saturday nights. seafood dishes such as peel-and-eat shrimp, options. fried shrimp, potato-crusted salmon, Gold Strike’s 13,500 square-foot buffet blackened tilapia with cheddar cheese grits, emphasizes fresh, made-to-order meals at seafood-stuffed eggplant, Moroccan fish stations designed to recreate the feeling of tagine, Jonah crab claws, oysters, sushi and an upscale specialty food market. -ANYSTATIONSnINCLUDINGTHOSEOFFERING much more. Buffet Americana guests can pasta, omelets, wood-fired pizza and a also enjoy complimentary beer and wine customized Mongolian grill, to name just a every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Delta Blues Buffet captures flavor of area TUNICA RESORTS — When the Delta Blues Buffet opened, it ushered in a new era at Resorts Casino. The Buffet was remodeled and re-branded with new flooring, chairs, tables, countertops and serving areas. Fresh new colors on the walls and ceilings and new artwork from the Mid-South and Mississippi Delta add to a new, updated look. Fresh is a word that could also be used to describe the design of the Delta Blues Buffet. The designers of the buffet delivered a casual sophisticated design that ties into the region. The look of the carpet reminds one of a flowing river. The gray woodplank inspired floor tiles have a weathered barnwood look and yet are 24 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE January 22 - February 4, 2015 virtually maintenance free. Art from the region provided by the Delta Arts Council lines the wall and is available for purchase. Times for the buffet are as follows: Breakfast is served from 6 to 10:30 a.m., Monday through Sunday, for $7.99. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for $10.99. Enjoy the Champagne Sunday Brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for $15.99. Dinner is served from 4 p.m. to close, Sunday through Wednesday, for $17.99. Thursday nights enjoy the Steak Escape Buffet for $19.99. On Friday and Saturday nights the buffet offers the Seafood Feast for $24.99. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com At Hollywood Casino’s Epic Buffet in January — Enjoy $6.99 cash lunch special Monday-Friday never-ending parade of flavors TUNICA RESORTS — n INTERNATIONAL CONTINENTAL Hollywood Casino Tunica has a and southern fare are always bounty of dining opportunities for on the menu at Hollywood guests in January. It all starts with Casino’s renovated eatery. the popular Epic Buffet and a new Breakfast is served Monday special sure to get some attention. through Friday from 7 to 11 For a limited time, Hollywood is a.m. and Saturday and Sunday offering a cash-only lunch buffet 7 a.m. to noon. special Monday through Friday for Lunch is served Monday $6.99 per person. through Wednesday 11 a.m. to s !LSO -ONDAY THROUGH &RIDAY 4 p.m., Thursday and Friday 11 enjoy the 55-Cent Senior Epic Buffet a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from Breakfast. If you’re 55 years of age or noon to 3 p.m. and Sunday older, you can enjoy an Epic Buffet noon to 4 p.m. Breakfast for 55 cents in Marquee Dinner is served Sunday Comp Dollars from 7 to 11 a.m. through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. This special Enjoy a variety of specials at the Epic Buffet. and Fridays and Saturdays 4 dining offer is limited to one 55-cent Marquee Comp Deal per day per player. This offer is not valid with to 11 p.m. s&AIRBANKS3TEAKHOUSEISNOWOFFERINGTHE&AIRBANKS3TEAKHOUSE any other comp deal. s3ATURDAYSHEADTO(OLLYWOODFORYOURBREAKFASTBREAKWITHA Special - three courses, two meals and one amazing price - Sunday special Epic Buffet breakfast for 77 cents in Marquee Comp Dollars and Thursday for $49.99, and Friday and Saturday for $59.99 (plus tax and gratuity). This is a cash only offer. The first course is a choice from 7 a.m. to noon. s &RIDAYS AND 3ATURDAYS ARE BIG AT THE %PIC "UFFET TOO 4HATS of the Fairbanks spring mix salad or French onion soup. The second because Hollywood home to the Epic Buffet Prime Rib & Crab course is a choice between a beef tenderloin (4 ounces) with baked Legs on those nights. Enjoy all-you-can-eat prime ribs and crab legs. potato (or Yukon Gold mashed potatoes) or Cedar Plank Salmon Designed to look like a movie studio back lot, this generous with rice pilaf. Third course is choice of cheesecake or key lime pie. buffet features something to satisfy your every craving. Dig into a Call (800) 871-0711 for reservations. Reservations recommended. World Market Buffet has themes for each day of week WEST MEMPHIS — Southland Park Gaming & Racing has a variety of dining and drink specials sure to whet your appetite. The Big Breakfast Buffet is now available at Southland from 8 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and 8 - 10 a.m. Sundays for $9.99. Enjoy your favorite breakfast items including bacon, French toast and various pastries. The Big Breakfast Buffet joins a variety of other January specials, like: - Tex Mex Mondays - Served all day for $12.99. - T-Bone Tuesdays - Served all day for $14.99. -ORE2IBS7EDNESDAYSn3ERVEDALLDAYFOR 0RIME2IB4HURSDAYSn3ERVEDALLDAYFOR - Every Friday is “Food Fest Friday” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $12.99. Friday nights are Surf & Turf Fridays from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Enjoy the surf-and-turf buffet with steak and lobster for $24.99 per person. - On Saturdays, get crackin’ with all-you-can-eat crab legs in the World Market Buffet, served all day for $24.99. Southland’s buffet will feature snow crab, blue crab, Jonah crab, stuffed crab and more. - Every Sunday, the World Market Buffet features a Champagne brunch and country style buffet at dinnertime, each for $14.99. 4HE ,ITTLE "REAKFAST "UFFET n %VERY -ONDAY THOUGH &RIDAY enjoy a little breakfast at Southland from 8 to 10:30 a.m. for $5.99. s 4HE "OURBON 3TREET 3TEAKHOUSE IS NOW OPEN Sundays from 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays have never been bigger at Southland, which now features live greyhound racing on Sundays for the first time. Race fans can take now take advantage of fine dining at Bourbon Street Steakhouse on Sundays 4 to 9 p.m. New hours of operation, in addition to the Sunday times, are Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (800) 467-6182 for reservations. For more information on Southland, visit www.southlandpark.com. THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 25 Hollywood Poker Open regional tourney series coming to Hollywood Tunica, Feb. 26 - March 8 TUNICA RESORTS — The third season of the Hollywood .O 4UESDAY-ARCHPM.,0OT,IMIT/MAHA Poker Open (HPO) has kicked off and will stop in Tunica at BUYINIS Hollywood Casino Feb. 26 through March 8 for big money and .O 4UESDAY -ARCH PM .O ,IMIT chances to win seats to the HPO Championship Event at the M GUARANTEEBUYINIS Resort in Las Vegas. .O7EDNESDAY-ARCHPM3ATELLITE'UARANTEED In the HPO Feature Events at Hollywood Casino, winners will 3EAT%VENT.OBUYINIS receive an HPO trophy, additionally the player .O 7EDNESDAY -ARCH with the highest point total (leaderboard) PM ., (OLDEM $EEPSTACK BUYIN IS from the feature events (including the Main) will receive a seat in this year’s HPO Season .O7EDNESDAY-ARCHPM 3 Championship at the M Resort, June 26-28. .O ,IMIT GUARANTEE BUYIN IS The winner of the HPO Regional Main Event will also receive a $2,500 entry into the HPO .O7EDNESDAY-ARCHPM Season 3 Championship at the M Resort in in 3ATELLITE'UARANTEED3EAT%VENT.O June. 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Sundays - High Hand every 30 minutes wins $50 (Eight High Hands each day). Manager: Neal Atkinson Poker Room Rates: $35 weekdays/$45 Fridays and Saturdays. Tables: 12 Featuring Poker Pro automated tables. Tables: 6 Hours: Monday - Friday: 4 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 4 a.m. 0EARL2IVER2ESORT"AD"EAT*ACKPOTS Texas Hold ‘em: $41,048 Omaha: $4,703 022SPONSOREDPROMOTIONS Sunday-Friday - Progressive drawings every two hours. - Sunday drawings - 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. for $100 and $500 winner at 5 p.m. Earn entries with play. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Top Five High Hands win each day, noon to 10 p.m. Highest hand wins $250 and other four high hands win $100. Power Hours are noon to 5 p.m. High Hand prizes are doubled if made during Power Hours. 3OUTHLAND"AD"EAT*ACKPOTS Texas Hold ‘em: $10,000 Omaha: $8,149 Horseshoe Casino Tunica (662) 357-5608 Managers: Lisa Crompton & Paul Dutch 4ABLESs2OOM2ATESWEEKDAYS and $65 weekends w/5 hrs. live play. (ORSESHOE"AD"EAT*ACKPOTS Texas Hold ‘em: $50,850 Omaha: $14,973 7-Card Stud: $6,515 THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com 3OUTHLANDSPONSOREDPROMOTIONS - No Limit Sundays, 2 p.m. -10 p.m./ High Hand of Hour wins $60 (Aces full of Jacks). - Tuesdays, Pepper the Pot, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $60 added to one random hand every two hours. -Thursdays- Spin & Win hot seat every 30 min., 4 p.m.-12 a.m. for free play/ prizes Fridays-Saturdays - Handemonium: catch the posted hand and win, starts at $60. Bad Beat Jackpots are latest available prior to press time and subject to change. Regular poker tournament schedule and promotions are provided as a service to our readers and are also subject to change. Please contact poker room for updates and more detailed information. January 22 - February 4, 2015 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE 27 Jackpot! Weekly Poker Tourney Lineup Jackpot! 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Major casino tournament Schedulesseries subject schedules to change. replace daily tournaments at participating casinos. 28 28 JACKPOT! JACKPOT!MAGAZINE MAGAZINE January January22 22--February February4, 4,2015 2015 THE THESOUTH’S SOUTH’SLARGEST LARGESTGUIDE GUIDETO TOGAMING GAMING& &FUN FUN www.jackpotmagazine.com www.jackpotmagazine.com Casino Tipping Guidelines When you receive good service at a casino, it is customary to award the person giving the good service a gratuity (tip). Jackpot! readers ask us occassionally what the appropriate tip to leave might be for quality service for different casino employees. Obviously, many things factor into this, so please note that the information below is just a guideline, and impeccable service would receive a higher tip. Cocktail Waitresses - Casino Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one or two Bartenders Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one or two Dealers Standard Tip = Place a bet, $2-$10 during your play High Roller/Comp = Place a bet, $25-$100 during your play Slot Attendants Standard Tip = $1-$5 during your play, more if you hit a jackpot High Roller/Comp = $10-$25 during your play, more if you hit a jackpot Cocktail Waitresses - Restaurants Standard Tip = 15%-20% of check High Roller/Comp = 20%-30% of check Hotel Bellmen Standard Tip = $1-$2 per bag, more for heavier or oversized bags High Roller/Comp = $3-$5 per bag, more for heavier or oversized bags Room Service Personnel Standard Tip = 15%-20% of check High Roller/Comp = 20%-30% of check Maids Standard Tip = $1 per night, place in envelope at end of stay marked for Maid High Roller/Comp = $5 per night, place in envelope at end of stay marked for Maid Taxi Drivers Standard Tip = Minimum of $2. Very Short rides, helpful information, assistance with luggage, difficult route would receive more High Roller/Comp = Minimum of $5. Very Short rides, helpful information, assistance with luggage, difficult route would receive more Valet Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one or two Wine Steward Standard Tip = $1 per round, parties of one or two High Roller/Comp = $5 per round, parties of one or two JACKPOT! By Paul Wade HOROSCOPE Go out and make a good impression, Aquarius Editor’s Note: Horoscopes are meant for entertainment purposes only and are for the time period January 22 - February 4, 2015. !QUARIUS *AN &EB — While you’ve become habituated to your position behind the scenes and rather enjoy the advantages of a low profile, the planets in your sign won’t let you get away with this and call your whole way of dealing with the world into question. Ensure that first impressions are conveying the right picture. 0ISCES &EB -ARCH — It is time for those plans you’ve been working on lately to glimpse the light of day. But while you are getting started, remember that self-awareness is advisable for optimization. It is important to keep busy and physically active if you can, since your energy is strong during this period. Make a deliberate effort to channel it into positive pursuits. !RIES -ARCH !PRIL — The emphasis this period is on the world outside your window and beyond your front door. For some, your social life is accentuated. Others may have concluded they need to keep a closer check on who they allow through their fire wall. 4AURUS !PRIL -AY — The longer you spend at home this period the happier you will be. With your family to keep you company you are revelling in this supportive atmosphere and good feelings surrounding you. Even alone, you feel nurtured and replenished. 'EMINI-AY*UNE— You are never at your finest when facing endless routines. You adore variety and your quicksilver nature is adaptable enough to cope with fast changing circumstances. Others would be stressed, but your versatility in a stimulating situations comes through. #ANCER *UNE *ULY — There is an element of balance to seek this week, ensuring your needs and expectations align with those of other people. Although you aren’t usually thoughtless or lacking in tact and consideration, your desire for independence and extreme awareness of anyone attempting to manipulate or control your behavior might lead to an impulsive reaction. ,EO*ULY!UG— Your relationships feel more rewarding and harmonious, yet you are troubled by the sense they continue to hold you back. You are keen on expanding your frame of reference, but you are struck by how many leads have grown cold, not reaching full potential. 6IRGO !UG 3EP — Many are beginning the year with good intentions based on getting fitter and developing better health habits. As you’re naturally more concerned with these issues, it shouldn’t be much of a chore. ,IBRA 3EP /CT — This period signals romance for those who are single and looking, or ready to enjoy afresh all the good things an existing association has to offer. This time suggests fun, flirtation, recreation and affairs of the heart. A creative and stimulating trend set to liven up your current relationships. 3CORPIO/CT.OV— If you were to align the heavens with your sign and then assess the layout of the planets, you’d notice the vast majority are occupying a hidden sector. Symbolically, you will experience an overwhelmingly introspective period; with your attention drawn towards your family life and emotional needs. 3AGITTARIUS .OV $EC — The reward for your efforts is close at hand. However, in certain fields of endeavor, you cut corners in the interests of expediency and now have the consequences to face. #APRICORN$EC*AN— A number of planets in your money sector highlight financial issues. You have been unsettled by your outgoings recently, some of which are linked to the time of year, while others have arisen more unexpectedly. Still, you have developed a strategy for dealing with these expenses. There are some folks of your close acquaintance who might be interested in learning about your moneymaking plans . Paul Wade, a UK-based astrologer, is published in seven languages. For weekly, monthly and annual horoscopes, personal services, information, freebies and more, visit www.astrologywizard.com. 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