Friday, January 23, 2015

Growlers now at Sam's Town Tunica's Smokey Joe's

Fill your's with 64 ounces of fresh beer straight from the tap


At Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Tunica, Miss.

By David Grisham
TUNICA RESORTS — Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall has great news for beer lovers. The casino now has a growler station at Smokey Joe’s.
For those who may not be up to speed, a growler is a large jug used to sell take-out craft beer from breweries, brewpubs and/or beer taps. The growlers from Smokey Joe’s are 64-ounce, amber-colored glass jugs and feature screw-on caps. Properly sealed, a growler can hold carbonation indefinitely. The growler’s darker glass protects the beer from excess light and UV, which breaks down the beer’s integrity. 
Alan Handler, Sam’s Town food and beverage director, said the growler station is a real plus at Smokey Joe’s. “You can take the finest craft beer home or to your room and enjoy it straight from the tap to your glass.”
Purchase the growler for $15 and fill it with domestic beer for $10 or craft beer for $20. Keep the growler and bring it back to refill it for the fill price. Crafted beers available include Redd’s Apple Ale, Ghost River Golden Ale, Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan, Suzy B Dirty Blond Ale and Fat Tire. Domestics include Budweiser, Bud Light and Miller Lite.
While growlers may be more popular now than ever, the beer vessel dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is said that original growlers were galvanized pails with lids that made a rumbling sound caused by escaping carbon dioxide – hence the name “growler.” 
While you’re at Smokey Joe’s you’ll want something to go with your beer - especially if your stomach is “growling.” The eatery has plenty of options. Choose from 15 different sandwiches, ranging from burgers to clubs to barbecue to chicken salad and more, or try the classic BLT or the ever-popular Philly cheesesteak. Favorite non-sandwiches listed on the menu include chicken wings, fried shrimp, onion rings, barbecue nachos, chili and more. Is salad your thing? 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 breakfast. Enjoy ham, sausage or bacon biscuits or try the two-egg platter, which comes with ham, sausage or bacon with toast and tots. Smokey Joe’s menu also includes a hamsteak and egg platter with toast and tots, plus other breakfast options. Check out Smokey Joe’s on your next visit for your very own growler and tasty sandwich platter. It’s located across the Atrium from The Great Buffet. For more gambling news from Mississippi, read Jackpot! Magazine online.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Michael Clark from WMC-TV Wins World Series of Poker Media Tournament at Horseshoe Tunica

Clark Chooses Tunica Humane Society to Receive $1,000 Donation


TUNICA, Miss., January 18, 2015 – Congratulations to WMC-TV’s Michael Clark for winning the 2015 World Series of Poker Media Tournament and beating out 33 other members of the local media.  As the winner, Clark receives $1,000 to be donated to his favorite charity, the Tunica Humane Society.




World Series of Poker Media Tournament 2015 Standings
                       

1st       Michael Clark              WMC-TV
2nd      Randy Adams             WHBQ Fox 13
3rd       Mo Better                    Flinn Broadcasting
4th       Eli Savoie                    Sports 56
5th       Frank Gilbert               I Heart Media
6th       Nick Burchett             WHBQ Fox 13
7th       Jeffrey Goldberg         Contemporary Media
8th       Janice Broach              WMC-TV
9th       CJ Hurt                       Cerrito Live
10th     Patrick McGinnis        WKNO-TV & FM

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. It was originally founded by Jack Binion, a member of the Poker Hall of Fame and son of WSOP founder Benny Binion. Now, the Horseshoe becomes part of the WSOP Circuit as well.

The Circuit stop will run from January 22 to February 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 non-ring events, 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.

Several nearby hotels are offering discounted rates to players. Reserve your room at America’s Best Value Inn Tunica Resort (use code ABVI World Poker) or Best Western Tunica Resort (code BW World Poker).

A full schedule for the WSOP Circuit is available on WSOP.com.