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After a long day of cooking, serving and eating lots of Turkey and Tryptophan some people enjoy venturing out and shopping for  Christmas presents on the dreaded black Friday–why not do something different this year after Thanksgiving and head over to the Greektown Casino in downtown Detroit and enjoy a little fun instead.

Greektown Casino is located in the heart of Detroit on Lafayette Street, just a few short blocks from the Detroit water front. The casino is not the largest in Detroit but it is unique due to the fact it is a themed casino and boasts a greek and mediterranean atmosphere as well over 2,600 slot machines and games.

So if you are looking to relieve some holiday stress here are a few tips for making you way to the casino as well as around it once you arrive.

Getting there- While many people who play at Greektown Casino visit from out of town, one of the cheapest ways to get there is by bus. Many local travel agencies in the Michigan area offer day long trips to Greektown that boast motorcoach transportation to and from the casino, free meals as well as free tokens–which typically equal out to the cost of the trip ticket. You can practically have a free trip to the casino and earn a chance at winning big at the same time! Another handy tip is to use Valet service. Many people think valet is only for high rollers–not true. Just pull right up to valet, arrive steps away from the front door and they will take your car and park it for you as well as deliver it when you are done playing for the day. Just remember to kindly tip the valet nicely.

Cheap games- Greektown has a wide array of high limit games that require $25 or more just to play one hand but there are some slot machines at Greektown that offer one to play for just a few cents a pull! Games like Super Party Bingo and Triple ‘7’s’ offer continuous play for just a few dollars and also boast bonus rounds which double or triple the amount won. Be careful and watch out for penny and five cent slots–many of them require a minimum of 15 to 20 cents per pull which can be tricky and conceiving when one plays a penny slot. Also slots that offer progressive jackpots require that one bets the maximum pull in order to even qualify for the jackpot–otherwise the player is basically just dumping their money into the machine.

Free drinks- While you wont enjoy Captain Morgan and Cokes for free at Greektown Casino unless you are a member of the Pantheon Group, you can still enjoy free sodas, coffee and bottle water while you play and win. This is an added benefit and will keep your thirst quenched and in the game throughout the night.

Free giveaways and free money- Greektown offers free giveaways for members of Club Greektown. First apply for a Club Greektown card. The card is 100% free and for new members you will even get a free t-shirt as well a five or ten dollar credit on your card to begin playing–so it is just like getting free money! Greektown hosts weekly and monthly cash prize giveaways such as $888 every 8 minutes on certain days at the casino. With most prizes you must be present to win.

Shop and eat- Greektown Casino is nestled right in the middle of the greektown district of downtown Detroit. Set in an overtone of greek atmosphere, dine at some of the best restaurants in town such as the Pegasus Cafe  and Fishbones and enjoy fine seafood and greek cuisine. Earn comps from playing at Greektown and cash them in for free meals at many restaurants in the greater Detroit area.

Look for the Greektown hotel coming in 2009 that will host entertainment venues as well as fine amenities for casino guests to relax and play at.

Enjoying a day at Greektown Casino can be a distraction from the hustle and bustle of the holidays as well as place to strike it big without putting a dent in your pocketbook. But always remember to play responsibly and only take enough money that you can stand to lose. Leave credit cards and the checkbook at home. With that said–happy gaming!

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