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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tunica: Hold em or fold em?
What else can you do in this Delta gaming spot?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A few months ago, we discussed gambling spots around the region. This week, I want to focus specifically on the southern gambling den of Tunica, Miss.
I’ll say upfront that I’m no gambler. You don’t have to be Kenny Rogers to see my poker face is an open book with large print. I’ve driven by the town of Tunica on my way from Memphis to Oxford, Miss. in the middle of the day and in a bit of a hurry. But if there are any bright lights that illuminate the Delta sky at night, I wouldn’t know about them.
For a while, William would travel there for an annual golf tournament and schmoozefest. Occasionally, he will suggest we head to Tunica for the weekend. I’m not opposed to it, but if I’m going to plan a (rare) child-free getaway, I don’t normally think of taking a gambling trip.
That’s probably because my gambling threshold is pretty low. I enjoy the casino atmosphere and the games themselves - especially hold em poker, but in the end, what I really want to hold onto is my money.
William always sets a limit on what he will spend in the casinos. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. If he comes out ahead, that’s great. If not, he knew upfront what the weekend’s entertainment was going to cost him.
If we’re playing with Monopoly money, I’m in for the entire weekend. But I seem to have a hard time determining the entertainment value of losing real money. Fifteen dollars will only last a couple of minutes in a casino.
I need to find other things to do in Tunica after my luck runs out. I have been looking at several Tunica websites, but I really wanted to get some reliable info from folks who have been there and done that.
Where do you stay in Tunica? What’s your favorite casino and why? How are the restaurants there? Is there any nightlife other than the casinos? Do you spend all of your time at the tables? Do you hit the spas or take in a show? Any advice for a casino novice to make the most of Tunica?
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