It is time for my annual year end pilgrimage to Tunica, Mississippi. It you have not been to Tunica, it is a laid back gambling destination with 9 casinos and plenty of low limit 21 games. Throw in thousands of slot machines for my wife, easy comps and you have a vacation recipe that agrees with me.

After enduring record snowfalls at home, I am anxious to leave the snow behind as we drive south. Unfortunately after 500 miles there is still snow and ice on the ground in Tunica. Well at least I don’t have to shovel the snow.

Our first stop as usual is the first casino you pass, the Grand Casino. It has been awhile since I have had the opportunity to play double deck and I jump right into a $10 double deck game. To my surprise I am getting penetration down to ½ deck. Things get even better when I start getting the right cards on my double downs and splits. After two hours I am up $360, not a bad start.

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