Blackjack 101

This lesson is for the beginner. The once or twice a year player. This lesson we'll just teach you the most basic of skills. The object of the game is to get the closest to 21 without going over. You are only playing against the dealers hand and not everyone at the table.

Some basic strategies to follow when playing blackjack for the first few times. Always know what the dealer has up. Sounds funny but, and it is when a new player doesn't know what the dealers up card is for. So remember check the dealers up card and add 10 to it. Why add 10? Well since you can't see the bottom card you assume that, that card is a ten. So if the dealer's showing a 6 up, count it as 16. If a dealers up card is a 10, count it as 20.

OK basic as basic can be. Now lets look at your hand. If you have 17 or better, your done. Stay on hand and hope for the best.

If your hand totals 12-16 take a hit only if dealer is showing a 7 or better. Stay when dealer has 6 or less. Why? The dealer must have a hand between 17-21. If the dealer is showing a 6 you know he must take a hit. The chances of the dealer busting (Over 21) are greater if he has to take a hit. If the dealer goes over 21 you win. Period! If you have a 5 and the dealer has 22 you win.

Now back to your hand. say you have a 10 or 11 and the dealer has anything less than a 10 showing, double your hand. That means put up equal money for 1 card. If you win, you win twice as much. if your hand is 9 or less hit against every thing.

That's about as simple as it gets. Hands to split are 8s and As always and never split 10s. Simple Blackjack. Your dealers know the games pretty well. If you have questions on how you should play your hands, most casinos will allow the dealer to tell you the best move on your part. Does it always work? Nope! Remember when playing blackjack to have fun, nobody likes a sore loser. Its a game of ups a downs. You'll win some and you'll lose some. Have fun!

Should I use a Players Card?

Yes! Period. What's not to like about them...except for caring them around? When you use you card in slot machines, you build up points you can redeem for almost anything. Rooms, show tickets, food comps, and everything else the casino has to offer including cash back at some casinos. When using your players card at table games, although you don't get the same kind of points, you do get comp points based on your level of play and how long you play. Not to mention you also get discounts for rooms, free food and free play coupons in the mail. So tell me why you wouldn't use a card. It's the only way to get back some of those hard earned dollars you lost. Or if you've won a little, now you can keep it and put it on the House!

Win, Spin and Win Again!

Beat the winter blues by participating in a guaranteed promotion at Sam's Town! In their Win, Spin, and Win Again promo, all B Connected cardholders playing $1 reel games will be eligible when they win a hand paid jackpot.
Click on the link below or visit Sam's Towns B Connected booth for a complete list of rules and regulations
Win, Spin, and Win Again-February/March 2009

Blockbuster March Giveaway!

Yes! That's right I said Blockbuster because in March, Hollywood Casino Tunica is having a $200,000 Blockbuster March Giveaway. Drawings are held every Saturday in March. Every hour from 1pm to midnight, drawings will be held every hour, there will be 60 winners of $400 or more and 12 winners of $1000 each. What's cool you can earn entries every day but, check this out. 2x entries on Tuesday and Thursday. That's all good, but on Fridays you get 5 times the entries. So come on to Tunica ! We'll treat you right!

Rock Band Competition at Harrahs

Can you believe it? Harrah's Ent. and MTV have teamed up to host a Rock Band Competition? Well it is true. These two have teamed up to host the biggest Rock Band Competition ever. Starting in March and going through April, Harrah's, Tunica and 16 other Harrah's casinos will host weekly Rock Band Competitions. There will be 4 regional competitions with the chance to win over $50k in prizes. The Best of the best Rock Band will get to open for the B-52's at the House of Blues in Atlantic City on May 9th. Plus $10K in cold hard cash. Who knew that all those hours of sitting in front of the T.V. with a fake guitar would pay off. Rock On !

Win Your table Blackjack Tournament

If you like blackjack, you'll love this tournament. The tournament will be held at the Fitzgeralds Casino in Tunica on March 27-29. Buy in is $300 with $200 rebuys. Total prize money is estimated at about $60,000 with first place claiming up to $24,000. For complete rules for the tournament or other up and coming events visit Fitz Casino & Hotel Tunica on line or call 1-800-766-5825.

Spring Poker Classic

With spring in the air and poker on the mind what could be a better fit than the Spring Poker Classic! The Spring Poker Classic poker tournament is going on right now at the Gold Strike Casino. The spring Poker Classic will going on from March 5, 2009 thru March 16, 2009. No-Limit Hold'em Championship March 15-16, 2009. So if poker is your game and you have that Sring fever, come on grab your shades and head to the Tunica Casinos, we'll treat you right.

What's Happening In Tunica In March

Here are just a few of the promotions that are going on in the month of March. Find something you like and come visit us in March.

Gold Strike
-5,000 Slot TournamentWednesday, March 11th & 25th
Registration 3-6 pm at Convention Center Level
Tournament Play 4 pm at Live Oak Ballroom
$2,500 CASH top prize
Earn 50 points the day of the tournament to receive a FREE entry

-Win A Fire Jackpot and receive a BONUS FREEPLAY offer!Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Win up to $60,000 in Bonus Freeplay

-2X Thursdays in MarchEarn 2X Points Every Thursday in March

-Spring Poker Classic - March 5th - 16th 2009


Hollywood
-$200,000 Blockbuster March Giveaway Win your share of $50,000 in Free SlotPlay every Saturday in March!

-Sunday Spectacular Weekly Blackjack Tournaments Buy-In for only $30

-River Bend Links reopens this month! Hollywood Casino is proud to tee up special hotel rates for golfers.

Sams Town
-Beat the dreary Winter weather with a trip to the Sam's Town Poker Room where it's Caribbean Stud time March 11-15, continuing until the jackpot has been paid out!

-Join us during the months of February and March for this prince of a promotion...our Royal Flush Rush Promotion! Beginning on February 1 all B Connected cardholders playing Video Poker will be eligible when they hit a Royal Flush on $.25, $.50, or $1 Video Poker machine.

-With opportunities to play in a $60, $70, and $100 buy-in, you'll love the chance to win your share in our No Limit Texas Hold 'Em tournaments in February and March.

-With opportunities for a $60 or $120 buy-in, this poker promotion takes place all day, every day in the month of February and March.

Fitz (Fitzgeralds)

-$100,000 Fitz Stimulus Challenge
Every Friday and Saturday from January 2nd through March 28th you will have a chance to win hundreds of prizes in the $100,000 Fitz Stimulus Challenge. All winners will become semi-finalists for the 2009 Dodge Challenger giveaway, courtesy of Landers Southaven Dodge, to be held on Saturday, March 28th at 10:30pm in the Great Hall Event Center at Fitz.

Every 15 minutes a winner will be randomly selected. Drawings will be held on Fridays from 6pm-10pm and Saturdays 8pm-12am except on March 28th prelimenary drawings will be held from 6pm-10pm and the Grand Prize drawing will take place at 10:30pm in the Great Hall Event Center.

It's easy to win! Just play your favorite slot machine or table game (excluding Roulette) using you Club Fitz card and you can be a winner. Club Fitz membership is free. See a Club Fitz representative for complete details.

March, 128 qualifying winners playing on your Club Fitz card will be randomly selected to win Promo Cash.

March 28th at 10:30pm Grand Prize giveaway of a 2009 Dodge Challenger!

-Live Entertainment at the Fitz Stage Bar
You can catch some of the hottest local acts rocking the Stage Bar at the Fitz on:
Wednesday-Thursday, 7pm-Midnight
Friday-Saturday, 6pm-4am
Sunday, 2pm-7pm

Harrahs
Sphere Night Club!
Featuring the LIVEST DJs spinning every Friday & Saturday Night!
Come to mingle. Come to play. It's the hottest party in town, and it's happening at the all-new Sphere Bar! Sphere Bar is located in the heart of the newly-renovated casino at Harrah's Tunica, and at Sphere, you're always in the heart of the action.Just off the bustling casino floor, we're serving all your favorite cocktails, tried and true favorites as well as specialty, signature temptations sure to whet your appetite for excitement.Enjoy a wide selection of beer, wine and premium liquors. With our built-in video slots, you won't miss a minute of the casino gaming action.Get ready for the time of your life! Come with friends, or make new ones, at this welcoming watering hole that's the ultimate nightlife destination.

Sheraton

-Venue: Riverstage Showbar
Every Thursday: 8pm - 12am
Go back in time to the decade of big hair and big attitude, and dance the night away to your favorite 80s tunes!
Every Tuesday & Saturday: 8pm - 12am
Sing it loud and sing it proud! Show off your vocal talents to your favorite sing-along tracks - or just sit back and watch the fun!
Every Tuesday!!

-Venue: At the Casino
Win up to $750 in Free Slot PlayTM!*
Play our sizzling slot machines during our weekly Hot Spots Slot Tournaments. Buy-in is only $10 for Gold and Platinum Total Rewards® members and entry is FREE for Diamond and Seven Stars® Total Rewards members! Space is limited. Come early!
Receive a free Big Kitchen Buffet Voucher with tournament registration
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Tournament Play begins at 7pm
Winners Announced at 9:30pm on the 2nd floor of the casino