The Delta Gambler

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

It's hard to imagine that you could run out of things to do this weekend. But, on the off-chance that you do, Gold Strike might lure you down to Tunica with an array of hard-to-resist promotions. Ford Harley Davidson F150, anyone? Read below for details. Or, maybe you're interested in the bad beat hold 'em jackpot of over $300,000? Gold Strike knows how to tempt you. Read on.

Gold Strike reports:
April 2008 update
CASINO PROMOTIONS

Get Your Motor Running
Don’t miss your chance to go hog wild and win a Ford Harley Davidson F-150 from Gold Strike Casino Resort. Sign up to become a Player Club member and receive five entries. Existing members can receive one entry each day now through April 26 and earn one additional chance for every 50 points made on his/her Players Club card.

On April 26, qualifying drawings will be held at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. The nine (9) finalists will be eligible for the car drawing immediately after the 10 p.m. drawing. The grand prize winner may accept the Harley Davidson F-150 or a $30,000 FREEPLAY® prize.

Wild and Crazy Weekend
April 11-13 will be a crazy (and lucky) couple of days for Player Club members during WildFire Weekend slots promotion. One hundred jackpots will be awarded from 6 p.m. on Friday through 6 p.m. on Sunday. The jackpot starts at $100 and must hit by $1,000. Each pull, spin or bet on every slot machine by a valid Player Club member contributes to the WildFire Jackpot progressive total. QuickFire, SureFire and RapidFire Jackpots will be turned off during the promotion.

Table of Loot $50,000 Blackjack Tournament
Open to Players Club members with a $250 buy-in fee, the Table of Loot Blackjack Tournament is set for April 25-27. Registration is April 25 from 8-10 p.m. at the Promotions Booth next to the Food Court, where guests will be given the first round table assignment. Tournament play is on the casino floor from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The top six spots qualify for prizes, with first place receiving $12,500 cash and $12,500 table play; second, $7,500 cash and $7,500 table play; third, $2,500 cash and $2,500 table play; fourth, $1,250 cash and $1,250 table play; fifth, $750 cash and $750 table play; and sixth, $500 cash and $500 table play. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Call Gold Strike Casino Resort at 888-245-7529 and ask to be connected to Casino Marketing.
Gold Strike’s Rapid Fire, Quick Fire, Sure Fire Jackpots continue in 2008
The Rapid Fire Jackpot, the Quick Fire Jackpot and the Sure Fire Jackpot are the hottest things in Tunica. Rapid Fire Jackpots start at $500 and are guaranteed to hit by $1,000. QuickFire Jackpots start at $5,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $10,000. SureFire Jackpots start at $150,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $200,000.

If you are playing with your Players Club card when the jackpot hits and your machine is the winning one, you win! Membership in the MGM MIRAGE Players Club is absolutely free. Additionally, every Players Club cardholder playing slots at Gold Strike wins when the Sure Fire Jackpot hits. Sure Fire not only awards up to $200K in freeplay to one person, it also awards every cardholder playing slots with their card at the time of the jackpot $10 in freeplay.

IN THE POKER ROOM

For all official Poker Room tournament rules and more information or for poker rate room reservations, call 1-888-24K-PLAY, ext. 1136, or stop by the Gold Strike Poker Room.

BAD BEAT HOLD ‘EM JACKPOT IS CURRENTLY AT $310,522
Win the Bad Beat Jackpot by having a hand with four tens or better beaten by a higher hand. For official rules and qualifications, stop by the Poker Room at Gold Strike.

Weekly Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments:

Mondays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $80 Buy-in/ $500 Added/ $4,000 Chips /
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Tuesdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $20 Re-Buys/$20 Add-On/ $500Added/ $1,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $100 Buy-in/$4,000 Chips/$2,000 Guarantee
Wednesdays
11 a.m. $90 Bounty /Gold Strike Doubles Each $10 Bounty Fee
Thursdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $80 Buy-in / $500 Added / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Fridays
2 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $100 Buy-in / $500 Added / $4,000 Chips
Saturdays
2 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $60 Buy-in /$20 re-buys/$20 add-ons/ $1,000 Guarantee First Place
Sundays
1 p.m. No Limit Hold’em Freeze Out $125 Buy-in / $2,500 Guarantee / $4,000 Chips
*First Sunday of Every Month
1 p.m. $10,000 Guarantee/No-Limit/$335 Buy-in

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes will be resolved in accordance with Mississippi Gaming Control Act and Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations. Management Reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior written notification from the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

COURTYARD BUFFET OFFERS THE GOLD STRIKE GOURMET SERIES
It’s April in Paris at Gold Strike’s Courtyard Buffet. Continuing our new themed months, a section of the buffet is reserved for “The Gold Strike Gourmet Series.” The special French menu items are available Sunday through Thursday.

ATRIUM CAFÉ INTRODUCES NEW MENU ITEMS
Customers of Atrium Café will have even more delicious selections available at the restaurant and via room service with the debut of a new menu. Start the meal right with a wide array of new appetizers. Selections include Buffalo Wings Your Way, Barbecue Pork Nachos, Crab Cakes, Chinese Crispy Egg Rolls, Crispy Bam Bam Shrimp, Tabasco Friend Onion Loaf, Seafood Gumbo, Thai Lettuce Cups and Pho Bar Soup. Atrium Café is the only 24-hour full-service restaurant in any of the Tunica casinos. The Atrium continues to offer daily specials – adding variety to an already distinct menu. Lunch specials are priced between $9.95-$13.95. Dinner specials are $13.95-$25.95.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE OFFERS EXTENSIVE WINE LISTS
For the second year in a row, Gold Strike’s Chicago Steakhouse has received Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. The honor is given to restaurants whose wine lists feature interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. Chicago Steakhouse offers a standard wine list and a reserve wine list with both old- and new-world selections.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE WON DELTA MAGAZINE’S “BEST OF”
It’s been called the world’s most decadent dessert, and one of the finest versions of it is available only in Tunica, Mississippi, at Chicago Steakhouse. The restaurant’s Crème Brûlée was recently named “Best of the Best” by Delta Magazine.

STEAK AND LOBSTER BUFFET
Landlubbers and seafarers, alike. Clear your calendar because you’ll want to make time to relish every bite of Gold Strike’s new Steak and Lobster Buffet. It’s waiting for you every Friday and Saturday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. at the Courtyard Buffet.

ENTERTAINMENT
Now appearing at the Bullion Bar
For more information call 662-357-1127.
Schedules:
Wednesdays - 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.,
Thursdays - Saturdays – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.,
Sundays - 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Mean Green Music Machine ∙ April 1-5
Randy Brock ∙ April 8-19
Randy Moore ∙ April 22 – May 3

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

Evidently The Fitz is predicting April showers for our area. Club Fitz has an umbrella giveaway in the works. Read on to find out all the fun in store for patrons of The Fitz.

Club Fitz Umbrella Giveaway
Stay dry. Look sharp. This Fitz Gift will keep the April showers at bay. Just earn 100 points on your Club Fitz card and pick up your Fitz umbrella. Supplies are limited, so grab one soon. Visit Club Fitz for details.

Fights at the Fitz
Live boxing will take place on Saturday, April 26 at Fitz. Luis Gallarza will meet Ramon Arellano in the ring for a 8 round main event. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop for $35 or by credit card by calling 1-800-766-5825.

Club Fitz New Member Extravaganza
Join Tunica’s luckiest players club and play all week to earn entries toward our Extravaganza drawing!  See Club Fitz for details.
Sign up and instantly receive one free entry
Receive one bonus entry for every 25 points earned
Every Friday at 4pm, 10 new members will win $100 in Promo Cash.

Spring into Cash Slot Tournaments
Every Sunday the Fitz presents Spring into Cash slot tournaments.  Win a share of $2,500 in Promo Cash every Sunday by registering for the Sunday Slot Tournaments between noon-2pm at Club Fitz on the second floor.  One free entry per person that earns at least 50 points on their Club Fitz card between 12:01am Friday thru 12 Noon on Sunday during the week of that tournament.  Play begins at 1pm. See Club Fitz for details. 

Sunday is not the only day of festivities at the Fitz. Great events and specials are going on all week, every week.

Crapless Craps at Fitz
Fitz offers Crapless Craps.  On the come out roll, 2, 3, or 12 does not lose!

Paycheck for Life
There’s also the excitement of free money. When guests cash their paycheck at the Fitz, they’ll be entered in our new Paycheck For Life promotion, and have the chance to win $1,000 every week - for life!  Over 17,000 winners so far this year.  See Casino Cage for details.

Live Entertainment at the Fitz Stage Bar
You can catch some of the hottest local acts rocking the Stage Bar at the Fitz on:
Wednesday – Thursday, 7pm-Midnight
Friday-Saturday, 6pm-4am
Sunday, 2pm-7pm

Fitz Dining Options
For dining options, Fitz offers visitors a chance to fill up on fantastic food all week long, and satisfy their craving for savings with tasty specials. The Café’ is offering two new specials. Enjoy our “prime time” prime rib deal ever for only $8.95. Twelve ounces of incredible prime rib served with hot au jus, our special horseradish sauce, and a big pile of seasoned fries. Also offered is a shrimp basket with a dozen jumbo shrimp battered and deep fried to perfection, served with French fries, cole slaw and our special cocktail sauce for only $6.95. Both specials are available from 4pm to 11pm weekends, and 4pm to 10pm weeknights. Seafood lovers can enjoy $17.95 Seafood Feast buffet on Fridays from 4pm-2am and $15.95 Steak & Crab legs buffet on Saturdays from 4pm-2am in the buffet.

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

Nothing starts the work week better than the contemplation of weekend fun.
In all seriousness, we need something to look forward to – so it's delightful to hear the news that Dr. John will be visiting Bluesville Saturday, March 29. Some juicy boogie-woogie is just the kind of carrot-at-the-end-of-the-stick reward that will keep me plugging away like a mule at the office all week. That and the house note.

Dr. John is one of my favorite performers, and I've caught his shows several times. One of the performances that never fades in my memory was for a buttoned-down crowd in Connecticut (double bill with B.B. King). Dr. John had a beautiful exotic snake charmer wrapped in a huge live boa dance throughout his set. The outdoors venue's family crowd was shocked and mesmerized. The people-watching alone was worth the price of admission. Speaking of admission, Bluesville at the Horseshoe Casino is charging only $25 for this show. That's a fantastic bargain.

Details below from the casino:

Dr. John will be in the right place at the right time – Bluesville on Saturday, March 29.

Bluesville reports:

Dr. John will bring his New Orleans style boogie woogie tinged rock & roll to Bluesville inside Horseshoe Casino Tunica Saturday, March 29 at 9 p.m. Tickets are just $25 and available at the Horseshoe Box Office or through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 901-525-1515. Guests must be 21 or older to attend the show.

When a BBC interviewer recently asked Dr. John, “What is the secret to musical longevity?” the legendary New Orleans artist had a ready answer. “Living,” he replied. Through more than half a century of music making, Mac Rebennack Jr. has been doing just that as he’s rolled with the highs and lows that come with being a working musician, and these days he finds himself in an extended stretch of being in the right place at the right time. Now 65, this American icon, whom fellow legend Jerry Wexler once described as “the blackest white man I know,” continues to take all that life has to offer, crisscrossing the country and spanning the globe with his band of virtuosic veterans, the Lower 911, and recording whenever the spirit moves him, which is frequently. More than ever, it seems, Dr. John’s head is brimming with ideas.

The latest one, which comes to glorious fruition on the Blue Note album “Mercernary,” came from his daughter Tina, who pointed out that “Personality,” a 1946 hit for Johnny Mercer, would be a perfect fit for her dad’s down-home style. In fact, Tina suggested, why not do a whole album of songs written or popularized this giant of American popular music? That got Mac thinking. Mercer was a fellow Southerner and workaholic—the Savannah-born artist wrote the words, music or both to a good 1,500 songs, a remarkable number of them classics, as well as spending decades as a performer. He could relate.

“Personality” was one Mercer-associated standard the great man didn’t write himself, although the wry Jimmy Van Heusen lyric was a perfect fit for Mercer’s knowing vocal style. “I just loved the way Johnny sold that song,” Mac says. “It was so much out of the old burlesque thing, and you could tell he knew that stuff, and he always appeared to me to have that Southern something about him. He just hit the lines in songs that was like the real McGillicuddy. He was a great singer, a great A&R man, a producer, and he even started Capitol Records. So we started looking at some Mercer stuff.”

After running the idea past Blue Note and getting an enthusiastic response, Dr. John got down to business, poring over Mercer’s massive songbook. “I wanted to pull as many of the ones that people weren’t as familiar with, but it was impossible,” he says. “One thing about Johnny Mercer’s stuff is that even the songs that aren’t that well known are well known from something.” Rebennack had a handful of songs in mind from the start, including “Blues in the Night,” “Lazy Bones,” “That Old Black Magic,” “Save the Bones for Henry Jones” and “Tangerine,” and he looked forward to seeing what would go down when Mercer’s perpetually hip material made contact with his own brand of N’Awlins funk—or fonk, as he calls it. As usual, he demo’d up the tunes he’d chosen for his band. “They get what I’m thinking about from that, and then they play it for real,” he says.

“Mercernary” was recorded at New Orleans’ Piety Street Studio in the spring of 2005, a few months before Hurricane Katrina hit. The facility, located in the Bywater (once referred to by locals as the Upper Ninth Ward), escaped serious damage, and it’s back in business now. Despite these and other pockets of activity, says Rebennack, “Every time I go back, I get weirded out by how little or nothing is going on. Sippiana Hericane [an EP he recorded and released last fall in response to the devastation of Katrina] was a labor of shock. This record was a regulation recording, and I hope it’ll do something in some way to help New Orleans .” Sippiana Hericane was released on Blue Note Records November 2005, with all proceeds from CD sales divided equally between three charities—New Orleans Musicians Clinic, the Jazz Foundation of America and the Voice of the Wetlands.

Ultimately, then, “Mercernary” honors not only the great American songwriter/performer whose music provides its content but also the great American city in which it was created. Every note played by Dr. John and his fellow musicians is the sound of living New Orleans. May they keep on keepin’ on.

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

When I was a young girl I would sit on my grandmother's knee as we played, "What would you do if I gave you a million dollars?" We'd spend hours thinking up ways to use that imaginary million. As long as my ideas included some gift for my grandmother, I was a strategic genius.

I can use those same skills today when contemplating what to do in Tunica in March. What's more fun than planning what you might win? At the Gold Strike, I'll win Rapid Fire, Quick Fire, Sure Fire Jackpots. Then, I'll win the Mercedes 300 luxury sedan, and celebrate by going to eat the world's most decadent dessert, Creme Brulee, at the Chicago Steakhouse. Sounds like a plan.

The Gold Strike reports:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Gold Strike
You don’t need to go to the end of the rainbow to find your pot of gold this St. Paddy’s Day. Just head on over to Gold Strike Casino Resort and enter the Dublin Your Money slot tournament.

First place receives $4,000 in cash. Second through 21st get $200 in free play. Registration on March 17 is from 3-6 p.m. on the second level of the casino floor. Earn 250 points on the holiday to receive a free entry. Play is from 5-9 p.m.

Leap into Luxury Giveaway at Gold Strike

Don’t miss your chance – actually many chances – to win a Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan. Sign up to become a Player Club member and receive five entries. Existing members can receive one entry each day and earn one additional chance for every 50 points made on his/her Players Club card.

Earn Players Club points between January 26 and March 29. On March 29, we will draw three (3) names at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. All entries must be in the drum by 9:55 p.m. The nine (9) finalists will be eligible for the car drawing immediately after the 10 p.m. drawing. The grand prize winner may accept the 2008 Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan or a $30,000 FREEPLAY® prize.

Gold Strike’s Rapid Fire, Quick Fire, Sure Fire Jackpots continue in 2008
The Rapid Fire Jackpot, the Quick Fire Jackpot and the Sure Fire Jackpot are the hottest things in Tunica. Rapid Fire Jackpots start at $500 and are guaranteed to hit by $1,000. QuickFire Jackpots start at $5,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $10,000. SureFire Jackpots start at $150,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $200,000.
If you are playing with your Players Club card when the jackpot hits and your machine is the winning one, you win! Membership in the MGM MIRAGE Players Club is absolutely free. Additionally, every Players Club cardholder playing slots at Gold Strike wins when the Sure Fire Jackpot hits. Sure Fire not only awards up to $200K in freeplay to one person, it also awards every cardholder playing slots with their card at the time of the jackpot $10 in freeplay.

IN THE POKER ROOM

For all official Poker Room tournament rules and more information or for poker rate room reservations, call 1-888-24K-PLAY, ext. 1136, or stop by the Gold Strike Poker Room.

BAD BEAT HOLD ‘EM JACKPOT IS CURRENTLY AT $319,719

Win the Bad Beat Jackpot by having a hand with four tens or better beaten by a higher hand. For official rules and qualifications, stop by the Poker Room at Gold Strike.

Weekly Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments:

Mondays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $80 Buy-in/ $500 Added $4,000 Chips /
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Tuesdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $60 Buy-in / $20 Re-Buys/$20 Add-On/ $500Added
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $100 Buy-in/$4,000 Chips/$2000 Guarantee
Wednesdays
11 a.m. $90 Bounty /Gold Strike Doubles Each $10 Bounty Fee
Thursdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $80 Buy-in / $500 Added / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Fridays
2 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $100 Buy-in / $500 Added / $4,000 Chips
Saturdays
2 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $60 Buy-in /$20 re-buys/$20 add-ons/ $1,000 Guarantee First Place
Sundays
1 p.m. No Limit Hold’em Freeze Out $125 Buy-in / $2,500 Guarantee / $4,000 Chips
*First Sunday of Every Month
1 p.m. $10,000 Guarantee/No-Limit/$335 Buy-in

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes will be resolved in accordance with Mississippi Gaming Control Act and Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations. Management Reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior written notification from the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

ATRIUM CAFÉ INTRODUCES NEW MENU ITEMS
Beginning March 11, customers of Atrium Café will have even more delicious selections available at the restaurant and via room service. New entrées include Tropical Seared Salmon, Crab-Stuffed Tilapia, Old-Fashioned Meatloaf, Country-Style Chicken Pot Pie, Yankee Pot Roast, Fire Cracker Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Crispy Orange Chicken, New York Strip Lyonnaise, Chicken Marsala, plus new salads, sandwiches, appetizers and breakfast items. Atrium Café is the only 24-hour full-service restaurant in any of the Tunica casinos. The Atrium continues to offer daily specials – adding variety to an already distinct menu. Lunch specials are priced between $9.95-$13.95. Dinner specials are $13.95-$25.95.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE OFFERS EXTENSIVE WINE LISTS
For the second year in a row, Gold Strike’s Chicago Steakhouse has received Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. The honor is given to restaurants whose wine lists feature interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. Chicago Steakhouse offers a standard wine list and a reserve wine list with both old- and new-world selections.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE WON DELTA MAGAZINE’S “BEST OF”
It’s been called the world’s most decadent dessert, and one of the finest versions of it is available only in Tunica, Mississippi, at Chicago Steakhouse. The restaurant’s Crème Brûlée was recently named “Best of the Best” by Delta Magazine.

COURTYARD BUFFET OFFERS THE GOLD STRIKE GOURMET SERIES
Mangia! Experience “A Taste of Italy” in the Courtyard Buffet during the month of March. Continuing our new themed months, a section of the buffet is reserved for “The Gold Strike Gourmet Series.” These special menus are available Sunday through Thursday.

Steak and Lobster Buffet
Clear your calendar because you’ll want to make time to relish every bite of Gold Strike’s new Steak and Lobster Buffet. It’s waiting for you every Friday and Saturday 3 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Courtyard Buffet.

ENTERTAINMENT
IN THE MILLENNIUM THEATRE
Charlie Daniels Band
March 14, 2008 - 9:00 pm
The devil may have gone down to Georgia but its creator, or at least the man most famous for singing about him, will be at Gold Strike this month. The Charlie Daniels Band will perform March 14 at 9 p.m. in the Millennium Theatre. Tickets begin at $35. For tickets or for more information, call 888-24K-Play and ask for Casino Marketing.

Now appearing at the Bullion Bar
For more information call 662-357-1127.
Schedules:
Wed. 9 p.m.-1a.m., Thurs.-Sat. 10p.m. – 2a.m., Sun. 7p.m.-11p.m.

Trigger Proof ∙ February 26-March 8
Mean Green Music Machine ∙ March 11-15
Trigger Proof ∙ February 26-March 8
Gabby Johnson ∙ March 25-29

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com
Here's the plan for March at the Hollywood Casino.
Hollywood Casino reports:March 2008
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – “PLAY FOR A PLASMA” TV GIVEAWAY RETURNS!
Slot players and Table players who are actively playing on their Players Card will have a chance to win a 15” Plasma TV’s every 15 minutes from 7pm to midnight every Saturday in March. The Grand Prize Drawing for a 42” Plasma TV will be held at midnight each Saturday! Tickets will be required for the 42” Plasma TV Drawing. Guests can receive a ticket beginning at 7pm Saturday at Club Hollywood or the Hotel Lobby. Tickets must be filled out completely and dropped in the drawing drums that will be located in both areas to be eligible to win. Limit one ticket per guest.
MARCH TABLE MADNESS –
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS!
A whole blackjack or 21 + 3 table wins Free Bets every 20 minutes Fridays and Saturdays in March from 7pm to 11pm. Guests can join in the madness for their chance to WIN!
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – SATURDAY MATINEE SLOT TOURNAMENT
Now, Hollywood guests who earn just 50 points in one day while playing with their Hollywood Screen Test, Marquee, or Premiere card qualify to play in one of the Saturday Matinee Slot Tournaments in March. Qualifying guests can pick a date and reserve their spot. Saturday Matinee Slot Tournaments are held every Saturday afternoon from 11am to 5pm with $5,000 in free slot play prizes awarded. 50 winners guaranteed! Registration is held from 10am to noon.MARCH 5 & 26 – SILVER SCREEN SLOT TOURNAMENTHollywood guests who earn just 25 points in one day while playing with their Hollywood Screen Test and Marquee card qualify to play in one of the Silver Screen Slot Tournaments in March. Premiere cardholders and any AARP membership cardholders are automatically qualified to play. Qualifying guests can pick a date and reserve their spot. Silver Screen Tournament dates are Wednesdays, March 5 & 26. Prizes will be paid to the top 25 positions with a top prize of $1,000 in Free SlotPlay. Registration is from noon to 2pm. The first round begins at 2pm. The awards ceremony will be held in the Safari Lounge
.MARCH 10 & 24 –
QUICK CASH SLOT TOURNAMENTHollywood guests who earn just 50 points in one day while playing with their Hollywood Screen Test, Marquee, or Premiere card qualify to play in one of the Quick Cash Slot Tournaments in March. Qualifying guests can pick a date and reserve their spot. Quick Cash dates for March are March 10 & 24. Quick Cash Tournaments are held on Monday nights with $5,000 in cash prizes awarded. As an added bonus, 5 Wild Card drawings will be held at the Awards Ceremony. Space is limited!
THE OPENING ACT AT FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks is offering “The Opening Act” – a four course meal – Sunday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 6pm for only $24.95 per person! The meal includes your selected choices of soup and/or salad, entrée and dessert. Tips and gratuity not included.
RAPID ROULETTE
Hollywood guests can enjoy Rapid Roulette – a popular interactive table game! Rapid Roulette combines live dealer interaction with all the benefits of electronically recording the players’ betting process. Rapid Roulette features individual touch-screen player stations where players place their wagers on a computer-generated roulette table layout. Now 25 cent Rapid Roulette is available!
NON-SMOKING SLOT AREA
Hollywood non-smokers can enjoy Tunica’s only fully-enclosed slot area with over 75 slot machines located on the slot floor by the Main Casino Cashier Booth.
EPIC BUFFET SPECIALS 
The Epic Buffet features Steak & Alaskan King Crab legs on Tuesday & Thursday nights for $17.95 per person from 4pm – 10pm. On Friday nights, enjoy the Seafood Buffet featuring whole lobster for $22.95 per person from 4pm to 1am.
NEW, HOT SLOTS!
Hollywood Casino offers a variety of some of the newest and most exciting slots in the market!Video Slots - Now on the floor:IGT: Shocking Headlines, Wolf Run, Twice Your Monkey, Carnival of Mystery and Twice Your HoneyWilliams: King of the Wild, Great Eagle Wraparound Pays, Village People, Viva Mambo, It Paid From Outer Space, and Sheepload of Cash Instant Winner machines.Bally: American Original, Bonus Frenzy, Luigi’s Pizza, Bonus 7’s, and Winning Times Video machinesAristocrat: Choy Sun Doa, Prophecy, Good Fortune, Whales of Cash, Buccaneer, Flaming Fortune, Deviled Eggs, House of Hearts, Dragon Lord (Reel Power), 50 Lions (50Line), Golden Archer Double Progressive machines.Konami: Solstice Gold, Floppy Shoes, Scar Fish, Hawaiian Dreams, Cash CrossingAtronics: Angels and Devils, Gypsy Fortune, Treasures of Venice, Blastin BarrelsVideo Poker – Now on the floor:IGT: Super Times Pay Video PokerReel Games – Now on the floor:• 5 Reel 9 Line $1 Triple Star, Triple Double Red Hot 7’s and Triple Lucky Strike• 5 Line Triple Red Hot 7’s $1• 9 Line Triple Double Butterfly 7’s $1• 45 Coin Triple Double Moohla• Four Popcorn 5-Reel 9-Line $.05 Progressive machines• TITO Pay $.50 and $.25 Triple Gold Bar machines• TITO Pay $.50 and $.25 Triple Butterfly 7’s machines• $.50 and $.25 DBL 3 x 4 x 5 Pay TITO machines• TITO Progressive Blazing 7’s $1, $.25, and $.05• $.01, $.02 and $.05 Bally 5 Reel Progressive machines• Crazy Diamonds Hot Hot Penny Machines• Fireball Frenzy, Double Blazing 7’s, Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7’s 5 Reel $.01 and coming soon – Diamonds and Devils.
WEEKLY POKER ROOM TOURNAMENTS
• Private Poker TablesThe Hollywood Poker Room now offers Private Poker Tables day or night – with a minimum of eight players. Call the Poker Room at 1-800-871-0711 ext. 5005 for more details or to reserve your private table. Each private table will qualify for the Bad Beat Jackpot.• Pocket Aces Cracked (back by popular demand!) When Hollywood Poker players lose with pocket aces in any Texas Hold-Em game between the hours of 9am on Wednesdays and 6am on Thursdays, they receive $50 in chips. Requirements are: $30 in the pot including rake and jackpot dollars, hand must be played to showdown and all cards turned face up and read by dealer and games with a reduced rake do not qualify.• No Limit Texas Hold-em Bounty Hunter Tournament The Hollywood Poker room offers a Bounty Hunter tournament every Tuesday at 7pm.There is a $50 buy-in and a $20 entry fee. All players start with $3,000 in tournament chips. Blinds double every 20 minutes. Antes increase in $1,000 increments. There is a prize pool payout. A $25 bounty will be paid for each player eliminated. The last bounty is worth $50. Seating is limited to 54 players.• Hollywood’s No Limit Texas Hold-Em SaturdayTournament The Hollywood Poker Room now offers No Limit Hold-Em Tournament - $2,000 Guaranteed Pool every Saturday at 2pm. There is a $20 Entry Fee and a $50 Buy In. All players start with $1,000 in tournament chips. Only one $50 re-buy for $4,000 in tournament chips per guest. Blinds double every 20 minutes. Antes increase in $1,000 increments. Prize money is split between the top five places as follows: 1st –35%, 2nd – 25%, 3rd – 20%, 4th – 11%, and 5th – 9%. There is a maximum of 54 players for this tournament.• Hollywood’s No Limit Texas Hold-Em Friday Tournament The Hollywood Poker Room now offers No Limit Hold-Em Tournament - $2,000 Guaranteed Pool every Friday at 7pm. There is a $20 Entry Fee and a $50 Buy In. All players start with $1,000 in tournament chips. Only one $50 re-buy for $4,000 in tournament chips per guest. Blinds double every 20 minutes. Antes increase in $1,000 increments. Prize money is split between the top five places as follows: 1st –35%, 2nd – 25%, 3rd – 20%, 4th – 11%, and 5th – 9%. There is a maximum of 54 players for this tournament.• High Hand Of The Hour Hollywood Casino Poker Room now offers High Hand Of The Hour! The player who makes the “High Hand” of the hour will receive $50 cash. Poker players begin qualifying each Thursday at 9am through Friday at 6am.To win the “High Hand” of the hour, the player must use one card from his hand. Eligible high hands must be a full house or better. The pot must be at least $30 including rake and jackpot to qualify the hand. In the event of a tie, the players will divide the $50 cash prize.Please contact the Poker Room at 1-800-871-0711 ext. 5005 for more information on our exciting poker tournaments! Hollywood poker tables are non-smoking by popular demand.
MARCH GOLF PACKAGES
During the month of March Hollywood Casino golfers may purchase golf/hotel packages at special rates.March 1 – 15:Sunday-Thursday
$ 74 single occupancy and $109 double occupancyFriday-Saturday
$134 single occupancy and $179 double occupancyMarch 16 – 31:Sunday-Thursday
$ 94 single occupancy and $129 double occupancyFriday-Saturday
$164 single occupancy and $219 double occupancy
Golf packages include a one-night stay in Hollywood Casino’s luxurious hotel, green fee and golf cart for 18 holes. Taxes are not included in the package.

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

We're past midway into February, but Gold Strike Casino Resort has sent me a reminder of the ongoing big events.

Gold Strike Casino Resort reports:
Entertainment & Promotions for February 2008

CASINO PROMOTIONS
Leap into Luxury Giveaway at Gold Strike
Don’t miss your chance – actually many chances – to win a Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan. Sign up to become a Player Club member and receive five entries. Existing members can receive one entry each day and earn one additional chance for every 50 points made on his/her Players Club card.

Earn Players Club points between January 26 and March 29. On February 29 and again on March 29, we will draw three (3) names at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. All entries must be in the drum by 9:55 p.m. The nine (9) finalists will be eligible for the car drawing immediately after the 10 p.m. drawing. The grand prize winner may accept the 2008 Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan or a $30,000 FREEPLAY® prize.

Gold Strike’s Rapid Fire, Quick Fire, Sure Fire Jackpots continue in 2008
The Rapid Fire Jackpot, the Quick Fire Jackpot and the Sure Fire Jackpot are the hottest things in Tunica. Rapid Fire Jackpots start at $500 and are guaranteed to hit by $1,000. QuickFire Jackpots start at $5,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $10,000. SureFire Jackpots start at $150,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $200,000.
If you are playing with your Players Club card when the jackpot hits and your machine is the winning one, you win! Membership in the MGM MIRAGE Players Club is absolutely free. Additionally, every Players Club cardholder playing slots at Gold Strike wins when the Sure Fire Jackpot hits. Sure Fire not only awards up to $200K in freeplay to one person, it also awards every cardholder playing slots with their card at the time of the jackpot $10 in freeplay.

IN THE POKER ROOM

For all official Poker Room tournament rules and more information or for poker rate room reservations, call 1-888-24K-PLAY, ext. 1136, or stop by the Gold Strike Poker Room.

BAD BEAT HOLD ‘EM JACKPOT IS CURRENTLY AT $319,011
Win the Bad Beat Jackpot by having a hand with four tens or better beaten by a higher hand. For official rules and qualifications, stop by the Poker Room at Gold Strike.

Weekly Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments:
Mondays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Tuesdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
Thursdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Fridays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
Sundays
1 p.m. No Limit Hold’em Freeze Out $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes will be resolved in accordance with Mississippi Gaming Control Act and Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations. Management Reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior written notification from the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

THE ATRIUM CAFÉ DAILY SPECIALS
The Atrium Café at Gold Strike is the only 24-hour full-service restaurant in any of the Tunica casinos. The Atrium continues to offer daily specials – adding variety to an already distinct menu. Lunch specials are priced between $9.95-$13.95. Dinner specials are $13.95-$25.95.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE OFFERS EXTENSIVE WINE LISTS
For the second year in a row, Gold Strike’s Chicago Steakhouse has received Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. The honor is given to restaurants whose wine lists feature interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
Chicago Steakhouse offers a standard wine list and a reserve wine list with both old- and new-world selections.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE WON DELTA MAGAZINE’S “BEST OF”
Don’t forget to save room for dessert. Chicago Steakhouse’s Crème Brûlée was recently named “Best of the Best” by Delta Magazine.

COURTYARD BUFFET OFFERS THE GOLD STRIKE GOURMET SERIES
Continuing our new themed months, Gold Strike reserves a section of the buffet for “The Gold Strike Gourmet Series.” These special menus are available Sunday through Thursday.
Mardi Gras Menu
Crawfish Etoufee
Cajun Spiced Pork Chops
Orange and Mustard Glazed Chicken
Creole Catfish with Strawberry Sauce

Steak and Lobster Buffet
Clear your calendar because you’ll want to make time to relish every bite of Gold Strike’s new Steak and Lobster Buffet. It’s waiting for you every Friday and Saturday 3 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Courtyard Buffet.

ENTERTAINMENT
Now appearing at the Bullion Bar
For more information call 662-357-1127.
Schedules:
Wed 9pm-1am, Thurs-Sat 10pm – 2am, Sun 7pm-11pm

Randy Moore February 5-16
Mean Green Music Machine February 19-23
Trigger Proof February 26-March 8

Gold Strike reports:

There’s Slots of Love on February 14th at Gold Strike
Love leads to Las Vegas. Players Club Members, come to Gold Strike Casino Resort this Valentine’s Day, earn 250 points and win an entry into the Slots of Love Tournament. Registration is from 3-6 p.m. in between the escalators on the Casino Floor at the registration desk. Tournament Play is set for 5-9 p.m. on the Casino Floor in the designated tournament area near the main casino cage. The first place winner receives a $2,500 trip for two to the Bellagio in Las Vegas, PLUS $1,000 spending money. Second through-21st place will win $200 in FreePlay. As a bonus, we’ll have a Wild Card drawing at 9 p.m. for $500 in FreePlay. Guests are required to present their invite and Players Club card to participate.

A Sweet Deal
Life is like a box of chocolates at Gold Strike Casino Resort on Sweetheart’s Day, but you’ll definitely know what you are going to get. The first 1,000 Players Club members who bring their card on Thursday, February 14 will receive a chocolate heart made from Dinstuhl’s fine chocolate. What makes this deal even sweeter? You’ll earn 50 extra points on the day of the promotion.

Leap into Luxury Giveaway at Gold Strike
Don’t miss your chance – actually many chances – to win a Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan. Sign up to become a Player Club member and receive five entries. Existing members can receive one entry each day and earn one additional chance for every 50 points made on his/her Players Club card.

Earn Players Club points between January 26 and March 29. On February 29 and again on March 29, we will draw three (3) names at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. All entries must be in the drum by 9:55 p.m. The nine (9) finalists will be eligible for the car drawing immediately after the 10 p.m. drawing. The grand prize winner may accept the 2008 Mercedes C300 Luxury Sedan or a $30,000 FREEPLAY® prize.

Gold Strike’s Rapid Fire, Quick Fire, Sure Fire Jackpots continue in 2008
The Rapid Fire Jackpot, the Quick Fire Jackpot and the Sure Fire Jackpot are the hottest things in Tunica. Rapid Fire Jackpots start at $500 and are guaranteed to hit by $1,000. QuickFire Jackpots start at $5,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $10,000. SureFire Jackpots start at $150,000 and are guaranteed to hit by $200,000.

If you are playing with your Players Club card when the jackpot hits and your machine is the winning one, you win! Membership in the MGM MIRAGE Players Club is absolutely free. Additionally, every Players Club cardholder playing slots at Gold Strike wins when the Sure Fire Jackpot hits. Sure Fire not only awards up to $200K in freeplay to one person, it also awards every cardholder playing slots with their card at the time of the jackpot $10 in freeplay.

IN THE POKER ROOM

For all official Poker Room tournament rules and more information or for poker rate room reservations, call 1-888-24K-PLAY, ext. 1136, or stop by the Gold Strike Poker Room.

No-Limit Hold’em $335 Freeze Out $3,000 Added!
The Poker Room is offering a No-Limit Hold’em $335 Freeze Out with a $10,000 Prize Pool guarantee on February 3. The tournament starts at 1 p.m., and the players receive $6,000 in chips. Table play is limited to 110 players, so get there early. For official rules and more information, call the Poker room at 1-888-24K-PLAY, ext. 1136.

POKER AND FOOTBALL LOVERS UNITE
Our Football Squares Promotion continues Sunday, February 3rd with the New York Giants-New England Patriots game. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., any player in a live game or tournament may pick a square based on his/her favorite NFL game. Prizes are: 1st Qtr. - $250, 2nd Qtr. - $500, 3rd Qtr. - $750, Final Score - $1,000. For official rules and qualifications, stop by the Poker Room at Gold Strike.

BAD BEAT HOLD ‘EM JACKPOT IS CURRENTLY AT $302,007
Win the Bad Beat Jackpot by having a hand with four tens or better beaten by a higher hand. For official rules and qualifications, stop by the Poker Room at Gold Strike.

High Hand Receives $50 Every Other Hour
Beginning Monday January 28, your high hand could win $50 every other hour on Monday through Friday. Both cards in your hand must play. (Kicker must tie or beat the board.)

Weekly Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments:

Mondays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Tuesdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
Wednesdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
Thursdays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
6 p.m. No-limit Freeze Out - $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
Fridays
11 a.m. No-limit Freeze Out $50 Buy-in / $10 Entry Fee / $4,000 Chips
Sundays
1 p.m. No Limit Hold’em Freeze Out $125 Buy-in / $1,000 Added / $4,000 Chips
*First Sunday of Every Month* 1 p.m. $10,000 Guarantee
No-limit Freeze Out $335 Buy-in*

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints and disputes regarding tournaments, promotions, and drawings. Such disputes will be resolved in accordance with Mississippi Gaming Control Act and Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations. Management Reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the tournament, promotion or drawing with prior written notification from the Mississippi Gaming Commission.
FOOD & BEVERAGE

THE ATRIUM CAFÉ DAILY SPECIALS
The Atrium Café at Gold Strike is the only 24-hour full-service restaurant in any of the Tunica casinos. The Atrium continues to offer daily specials – adding variety to an already distinct menu. Lunch specials are priced between $9.95-$13.95. Dinner specials are $13.95-$25.95.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE OFFERS EXTENSIVE WINE LISTS
For the second year in a row, Gold Strike’s Chicago Steakhouse has received Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. The honor is given to restaurants whose wine lists feature interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
Chicago Steakhouse offers a standard wine list and a reserve wine list with both old- and new-world selections.

CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE WON DELTA MAGAZINE’S “BEST OF”
Don’t forget to save room for dessert. Chicago Steakhouse’s Crème Brûlée was recently named “Best of the Best” by Delta Magazine.

COURTYARD BUFFET OFFERS THE GOLD STRIKE GOURMET SERIES
Continuing our new themed months, Gold Strike reserves a section of the buffet for “The Gold Strike Gourmet Series.” These special menus are available Sunday through Thursday.
Mardi Gras Menu
Crawfish Etoufee
Cajun Spiced Pork Chops
Orange and Mustard Glazed Chicken
Creole Catfish with Strawberry Sauce

Steak and Lobster Buffet
Clear your calendar because you’ll want to make time to relish every bite of Gold Strike’s new Steak and Lobster Buffet. It’s waiting for you every Friday and Saturday 3 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Courtyard Buffet.

ENTERTAINMENT
IN THE MILLENNIUM THEATRE
Here for the Party at Gold Strike
Every once in awhile a country artist comes along who breaks the mold. Think Patsy, Loretta , Dolly and Tanya. Now there is Gretchen Wilson, who will perform at Gold Strike Casino Resort for one special evening on February 15. The concert in the Millennium Theatre begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 each, plus tax. For ticket information call Gold Strike Casino at 888-245-7529 and contact Casino Marketing.

Now appearing at the Bullion Bar
For more information call 662-357-1127.
Schedules:
Wed 9pm-1am, Thurs-Sat 10pm – 2am, Sun 7pm-11pm
Randy Moore February 5-16
Mean Green Music Machine February 19-23
Trigger Proof February 26-March 8

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

Here's info on the $10,000 Boneshaker craps tournament at The Fitz

The Fitz Casino reports:

GUARANTEED $10,000 BONESHAKER Craps Tournament
On Wednesday, February 27, craps tournament participants can roll for a chance at a share of $10,000 and all prize money is guaranteed! 1st Place $5000; 2nd $2500; 3rd is $1500; 4th place is$1000. $100 buy-in includes tournament seat, room, and complimentary buffet. Registration will be held between 4-6:45pm on Wednesday, February 27, at the Casino Host desk. Tournament play begins at 7pm. See casino host desk for complete details.

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

Here's what's happening at the Fitz Casino in February. From crystal hearts as a Valentine's Day giveaway to Wonderland Cash slot tournaments. The Fitz has done all the work planning so that all you have to do is show up and play.

And, by the way, keep those comments coming. I love to hear that you are enjoying the blog and find it informative.

The Fitz Casino reports:

Wonderland of Cash Slot Tournaments
Every Sunday the Fitz presents Wonderland of Cash slot tournaments. Win your share of $2,500 in Promo Cash every Sunday by registering for our Sunday Slot Tournament between noon-2pm at Club Fitz second floor. One entry per person that earns at least 50 points on their Club Fitz card between 12:01am Friday thru 12 Noon on Sunday during the week of that tournament. Play begins at 1pm. See Club Fitz for details. But Sunday is not the only day of festivities at the Fitz. Great events and specials are going on all week, every week.

Fitz Gift of the Day-Valentine’s Day Gift Giveaway
Free Crystal Heart Bowl…Earn 100 points on your Club Fitz card on Valentine’s Day to get yours FREE!

Fights at the Fitz
Live boxing will take place on Saturday, March 1 at Fitz. Tickets can be purchased at the Fitz Gift Shop for $35 or by credit card by calling 1-800-766-5825.

Crapless Craps at Fitz
Fitz now offering Crapless Craps. Come out roll, 2, 3, or 12 does not lose!

Paycheck for Life
There’s also the excitement of free money. When guests cash their paycheck at the Fitz, they’ll be entered in our new Paycheck For Life promotion, and have the chance to win $1,000 every week- for life! Over 17,000 winners so far this year. See Casino Cage for details.

Live Entertainment at the Fitz Stage Bar
You can catch some of the hottest local acts rocking the Stage Bar at the Fitz on:
Wednesday – Thursday, 4pm-2am
Friday-Saturday, 6pm-4am
Sunday, 1pm-4am

Fitz Dining Options
For dining options, Fitz offers visitors a chance to fill up on fantastic food all week long, and satisfy their craving for savings with tasty specials. The Café is offering two new specials for just $6.95 plus tax. Enjoy the best prime rib deal ever. Twelve ounces of incredible prime rib served with hot au jus, our special horseradish sauce, and a big pile of seasoned fries. Also offered is a shrimp basket with a dozen jumbo shrimp battered and deep fried to perfection, served with French fries, cole slaw and our special cocktail sauce. Both specials are available from 4pm to 11pm weekends, and 4pm to 10pm weeknights. Seafood lovers can enjoy $17.95 Seafood Feast buffet on Fridays from 4pm-2am and $15.95 Steak & Crab legs buffet on Saturdays from 4pm-2am in the buffet.

By Penny Wolfe
wolfe@commercialappeal.com

Get the special code below:

The Grand Casino and Hotel in Tunica has a tremendous special offer for the evening of the highly-anticipated Gipsy Kings concert. Check it out below:

The Grand Casino reports:

$136 + Tax = Hotel accommodations + 2 ($50) tickets to Gipsy Kings Concert February 28
Harrah's.com or 1-800-39-GRAND (4-7263). Please mention code “PGIPS”

Internationally Renowned Gipsy Kings Bring Flamenco to Grand Casino February 28

Grand hosts the biggest international act to ever hit Tunica

They travel the world selling out international arenas and now the Gipsy Kings are coming to Grand Casino Resort Grand Event Center Thursday, February 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and $60 and are available through Ticketmaster at 901-525-1515 or at ticketmaster.com.

Hotel Packages starting at $136 plus tax for classic overnight accommodations at Grand Casino Resort Tunica and two upper deck tickets to see the Gipsy Kings at Grand Event Center are available now. Purchase online at Harrah’s.com or by phone at 1-800-39-GRAND (4-7263). Please mention code “PGIPS” to take advantage of this special offer.

The most successful French musical outfit ever, the guitar wielding Gipsy Kings are big in Brazil, popular in Persia, honored at the Alamo in Texas and celebrated in China. Their international audience is won over purely by the music and the big, welcoming soulfulness of its creators. The bands vigorous guitar work and passionate vocals are the trademarks of an indigenous musical tradition known as “rumba flamenca.”

The Gipsy Kings consist of two bands of brothers: the Reyes (Nicolas, Canut, Paul, Patchai, Andre) and the Baliardos (Tonino, Paco, Diego). They took initial shape when the teenage Reyes boys began backing their father Jose. Jose Reyes, singing alongside guitarist Manitas de Plata, did much to popularize flamenco internationally: John Steinbeck, Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso, Miles Davis and Salvador Dali were amongst the duo’s admirers. Jose’s death devastated his sons yet lead to a fortuitous encounter with the Baliardos at the St Marie de la Mer Gitan pilgrimage.

Since the 1987 release of the international hit single “Bamboleo,” from their platinum selling eponymous debut album, the Gipsy Kings have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than fourteen million albums worldwide—more than four million in the United States alone. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was on the charts for more than a year. Albums such as the gold-certified Mosaique, Allegria, Este Mundo, Gipsy Kings Live, Love & Liberté, Tierra Gitana, Cantos de Amor, and Volare! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings have provided a steady stream of hits to Billboard’s world music, Latin, and pop charts. The ensemble’s music has been used in numerous motion pictures, including Peter Weir’s “Fearless” and Joel and Ethan Coen’s “The Big Lebowski.”

For more information about the Gipsy Kings visit: www.gipsykings.com