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Baton Rouge, LA Life along the Mississippi is captured in every exquisite detail of the guest experience at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. From the check-in, you’ll encounter elegant touches with distinct Louisiana flair: wrought iron gates, an oversized fireplace, artisanal glasswork and rich paneling are but a few accents designed to welcome you to a […]
Casino Player’s annual survey of the best casinos in North America By J. Phillip Vogel For 11 months out of the year, Casino Player takes the lead, reporting on which casinos we think are worthy of special attention. Our focus incorporates everything from mega resorts and vintage properties, to new casinos and off-the-beaten-path hotspots. Our […]
What’s your favorite slot and why? Here’s what our readers have to say. By John Grochowski Why are slot machines the most popular games in casinos today? Lots of reasons. They’re easy to play, with no complicated strategies to learn. You don’t have to worry about a dealer who’s in a bad mood or a […]
Recognizing Your Playing Options By Henry Tamburin Many video poker players think they know their playing strategy cold. However, where they miss the boat is not recognizing all the playing options in a hand before they decide which cards to hold. For example, suppose you are playing 9/6 Jacks or Better and are dealt the […]
Breakneck speed will eat up your bankroll By H. Scot Krause My tip this month is to slow down! Your enemy in the casino is playing too fast for too long, especially on slots where your gambling bankroll will often dwindle away the faster you play. Slowing down your play is a way to […]
What you know can pay in AGS’ revival of the legendary “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!” theme By Frank Legato Americans have always loved oddities—from the circus sideshow to amazing feats of strength to unbelievable facts, we can’t get enough of things that bend reality to its limits. That’s where Robert Ripley came in. […]
Poker’s best compete in the 44th Annual World Series of Poker By Sean Chaffin From savvy chip-stacking veterans to weekend tourists and amateurs, the action has been big this summer at the 44th Annual World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Through June 19, tournament officials reported that participation was up […]
The best strategy depends on what type of 18 you were dealt By Henry Tamburin There are several ways to get an 18 when you play blackjack. The 18 could be “hard,” meaning the hand either doesn’t contain an ace, or if it does, the ace is counted as one. (Examples are 10-8, 8-5-5, […]
They say you can’t get something for nothing. That may be true elsewhere, but not in Las Vegas. There are plenty of things to do in Sin City that won’t cost you a dime. Here is a list of some of the best freebies. At South Point Hotel and Casino there’s no shortage of free […]
It’s Showtime! Whatever you do, don’t miss these headliners! By Michele LaFong Last month on CasinoCenter.com, we featured some short, edited, backstage interviews. Thanks so much for all your feedback. It is very much appreciated, and we are paying attention to your comments. I passed on every lead that came in for Gallagher regarding […]