It is all over...

We have completed The Great Midwest Casino Tour of 2011. I know all of you would have liked more posts, but due to some computer\camera complications we were unable to upload some of the videos that we did so I will attempt to recap the past 24 hours of our tour.

After we left Rhythm City we headed to Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf. We did not do so well at that casino. The cards were not falling in our direction at all. We were not there but 45 minuets but still had a fun time.

When we left that casino we headed to Marshals department store, as we needed to buy a shirt for dinner that night. We were going to Steventons in Le Claire, Iowa which is a very nice restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River. Greg and I did not pack for fancy places to eat but we adjusted! It was very very good!

After dinner we headed back out to Rhythm City, which was a big mistake. We played some video poker which was pretty fun, and lasted awhile!

Thursday was a new day, and our final day on the tour.

Day 3 Stop 1 Complete

Leaving Rhythm City in Davenport. I am up $1 Bryce is even. Got $10 cash, a coffee mug, and a lunch box for signing up for a players card. Bryce got a tshirt for his birthday. Just arrived at Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf.

Day 3 Has Begun!

Day 3 has begun in a delicious fashion. Started out with breakfast across the river at Brothers Family Restaurant, a hole in the wall place but still very yummy. Restrooms were small and cramped. We stopped to see Antique Archeology, the shop featured in the show American Pickers. Depending on how we do at the casinos today, we may make a trip back to purchase a few things.

VIDEOS!

OUCH!!

Oh How The Tables Have Turned...

Well, we just left Prairie Meadows and oh what a trip it was.

After lunch, we sauntered over to the table games to find a seat at the Blackjack table. Unfortunately for us though, all the tables were full. So we wandered a little more, playing some slots along the way. I came out $1 ahead after I left the slots to go check on Bryce and see how he was doing at the Blackjack table. He was doing quite well.

"Things got off to a slow start. A lot of mediocre hands I fared decently in. There were some high dollar players there which was a little intimidating. I walked away from the first table with $65, so I was up $15. We then went to a new table and met a few new friends. The pit boss and the dealer were very helpful in giving us advice on basic strategy. They also seemed very interested in our Casino Tour. Cashed out with $85 after $10 in tips."

We filled up with gas at the truck stop across the road from Adventureland. Station had a fairly high level of cleanliness and the scenery was pretty good ;-)

On our way to Le Claire right now. Going to try and study/practice a little Blackjack tonight so we can fare a little better in Davenport and Bettendorf tomorrow.

Lunch Time

Eating lunch at Prairie Meadows right now. We aren't exactly doing so well with the slots so we're taking a break and gonna hit up the blackjack tables soon.

We each got bacon cheeseburgers. Bryce got onion rings and a taco salad as well. I just got fries.