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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dream big at Island View Casino

IP Casino is giving away two cars in January ..... 30

GULFPORT — Who says dreams don’t come true? One players club member will drive away in a new car in the Dream Big BMW Giveaway at Island View Casino Resort. Players are earning entries now.

On Saturday, Jan. 13, from 5 to 9:50 p.m., one finalist will be chosen every 10 minutes to receive $250. At 10 p.m., one of those finalists will

drive away in a BMW and $3,000 in cash. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 in cash.

Insider Players club members are earning entries now, plus get

50-times entries on Thursday, Jan. 11; 25-times entries on Friday, Jan. 12; and 10-times

entries on Saturday, Jan. 13.

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BILOXI — Three Saturdays, three big chances to win cash and Power Play. Palace Casino Resort has three nights of fun, beginning with the free $25,000 Big Chill Slot Tournament.

The slot tournament takes place Saturday, Jan. 6. Players

club members who earn 100 slot points that day can print an entry at the kiosk between 4 and 8:45 p.m. Tournament play starts at 5 p.m. and continues until 9.

See Saturday night, Page 5

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Saturday night, from Page 1

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BILOXI — The $100,000 Great Points Race is back in the new year at Hard Rock Biloxi. Four hundred players will win a share of up to $100,000 cash and Xtra Credit in the race that started Jan. 1 and continues until Saturday, Jan. 27.

On Jan. 27, at 6 p.m.,

points for the month will be calculated and top winners will be announced. Plus, Second Chance Bonus Drawings will be held at 8 p.m., with 16 players selected to receive $500 in Xtra Credit.

Also at Hard Rock,

$10,000 High Limits Hot Seats take place Friday,

Jan. 5. Ten players will be selected between 10 p.m. and midnight to receive $1,000

Xtra Credit or Lucky Bet vouchers.

Visit Hard Rock for more information.

The night before the BMW giveaway, players will Roll with the Punches with Island View’s one night giveaway. On Friday, Jan. 12, from 6 to 11 p.m., one players club member will be selected every five minutes roll an oversized die to win a prize — and then punch the punchboard to win an additional prize. That’s how players will Roll with the Punches.

Players can earn entries Thursday and Friday. And all winners have until 11:05 p.m. to claim their prize.

Great Points Race on at Hard Rock

The first-place prize is $5,000 paid half in cash and half in Power Play. A total of 150 winners will receive prizes.

The Lucky 13 Power Play Giveaway takes place Saturday, Jan. 13. Thirteen winners selected between 8 and 11 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in Power Play.

Get one free entry and one entry for every 50 slot points earned or with a table games equivalent. Then, visit the kiosk for drawing check in after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 13.

The cash and Power Play get even bigger on Saturday, Jan. 20, with the Jurassic Cash & Power Play Giveaway. Fifty winners will win prizes, with five winners selected every 20 minutes from 8 to 11 p.m. to receive $300 Power Play.

At 11 p.m., five winners will be selected to receive $1,000 cash.

As with the Lucky 13 Giveaway, players club members get get one free entry and one entry for every 50 slot points earned or with a table games equivalent. Visit

the kiosk for drawing check in after 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 20.

For more information on these Saturday events, visit Palace Casino Resort.

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The South’s Largest Guide to Gaming and Fun

Vol. 24, No. 9

W. Michael SundermanPresident/Publisher

Lori Beth SusmanGeneral Manager/Executive Editor

Mike Haynes Office Manager

David GrishamContributing Editor

Frank ScobleteContributor

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VICKSBURG — Will it be a Honda Accord Sport or a Honda CRV Touring? That is the decision two guests will have to make in the Win the Keys giveaway at Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg.

There are two chances to win — Saturday, Jan. 13, and again Saturday, Jan. 27. On each day, one winner will be selected every half hour starting at 7 p.m. Each winner is a finalist, and will get cash o r FanPlay during the early drawings.

They will also receive a key to use at

the final drawing at 11:30 p.m. The finalist whose key starts the car is the winner.

Fan Club members can receive free entries, ranging from one to 10,

according to their tier level on each promotional day. Additional entries can be received with every 100 tier

points earned or with one hour of rated table play.

Guests must activate their entries one hour prior to the

drawing time. All entrants must be present to win. For

more details, visit the Fan Club.


Two players will win the keys with Lady Luck car giveaway

Unclaimed prizes will go to one winnerVICKSBURG — WaterView Casino

Hotel is giving away cash and FreePlay prizes in January, but that’s not the best news. All unclaimed prizes will roll over to a special drawing at the end of the month.

The Unclaimed Riches giveaway takes place every Saturday in January, with drawings held from 7 to 11 p.m. One winner will be selected every 30 minutes to win cash or FreePlay prizes.

If the person selected for a particular drawing is not in the casino, that unclaimed prize will roll over to a drawing on Saturday, Jan. 27.

On Jan. 27, one winner will be selected every 30 minutes from 7 to 9:30 p.m. to win $750 in FreePlay or cash. At 11 p.m., one winner will be selected for a guaranteed prize of $5,500 in cash — plus all unclaimed prizes from the previous drawings.

Players club members can get one free entry, and earn additional entries through casino play. Receive one entry received for every 10 points earned playing slots or with 30 minutes of rated table play. Plus, get 10-times entries through play Mondays through Thursdays.

Visit WaterView for more details.

VICKSBURG — Riverwalk Casino Hotel has a number of promotions in January, including the $20,000 Blizzard of Bucks Giveaway. Players can win up to $500 BonusPlay in this weekly giveaway.

On Saturday nights, winners will be selected every half hour from 7 p.m. to midnight. A total of 20 winners each night

will get prizes ranging from $150 BonusPlay up to $500 BonusPlay.

Players club members can receive one entry into the drawings after earning 25 points through casino play on Saturdays.

Also at Riverwalk, play the Peel to Win kiosk game from 7 to 11 p.m. every

Friday in January. Players have the chance to win up

to $100 BonusPlay.And get in

the hot seat on Sunday, Jan. 14, with the $5,000 Funday Hot

Seat. From 5 to 11 p.m., 20 casino players will win $250 BonusPlay each.

Visit Casino Services for complete details.

Riverwalk has Blizzard of Bucks


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PLAY TO WINFrom Theodore: I am totally confused

by certain things I have read about casino gambling. I am a novice and I have not played so far and therefore maybe I am misreading what I have read. Take craps for instance. The Pass Line bet is supposed to be a good bet and the house edge is something like 1.4 percent. How can that be?

So I make the bet, but if I lose it, do I lose 1.4 percent? No, I lose the whole bet. If I win, I win the whole bet.

Now, how can that be? I am right that you either win or lose a

bet correct? I have not yet put my money where my doubts are so maybe you can help me in this? How do you lose 1.4 percent, Mr. Scoblete? It doesn’t seem to make sense.

Frank Responds: You are taking the idea of winning and losing a bet as a one shot deal. If you make one Pass Line bet in your whole life, then yes, you win or lose that bet and that is that. The number of decisions, which is one, cannot become 1.4 percent. It is either a 100 percent or no percent wager.

But if you make thousands of those bets then the percentages will start to look like the math. You must remember that the Pass Line bet will win 251 decisions for the casino and win only 244 decisions for the player. Those are averages and it takes a long time to see such averages work out in the real world.

As the number of decisions begins to build you will begin to see that you don’t just win a bet and lose a bet, you experience the house edge percentages — or, at least, close to them. The percentages given as averages assume a long-run of playing time.

Is it possible that someone could be ahead of the house with 1,000 decisions on the Pass Line? Yes. But given 10,000 decisions, a winning Pass Line bettor would be a rare bird.

One more example: The average approximate height of an American male is 5’10” but most American males are not 5’10”. The range of heights is huge but when you average them all in the result is an average of 5’10”. There is a good chance you are not 5’10”. I’m not.

From Marie: I enjoy the slot machines and I do not care that you and other writers claim these are programmed to take our money. All casino games, slot machines included, are created to take our money. That’s the whole point of the casino, making money.

But I have started to read articles on the slot machines and I realize that each machine or type of machine is programmed differently. Some machines give out more money over time and other machines give out less money over time.

I want to play the machines that give out the most money I need a quick primer about which machines are which. Can you help me in this?

Frank Responds: I don’t think conscientious gambling writers lie and say there is a way to get an edge on slot machines. I did write in my book Slot Conquest: How to Beat the Slot Machines about certain banking machines that at times go into positive range but these machines have mostly disappeared. That’s sad for the player.

And, yes, you are right; the casino is in the business of making money for itself. It is a business after all. I doubt most players think otherwise.

I will give you “rules of thumb” in terms of looking for the best machines. I would avoid all of the following machines:

•Mega-progressive-jackpot machines,

such as Megabucks, that are interlinked among casinos

•Any machine that has more than one

machine linked with it•Any progressive machine•Penny, nickel and dime machines that

allow you to bet many times more than the denomination

I would look to play the following machines:

•Stand-alone machines that do not reward a player for betting more than one credit. This means the jackpot is merely a multiple of the first bet, such as $200 for one credit, $400 for two credits and $600 for three credits and so on. (Merely bet one credit on such machines!)

•Stand-alone machines of any typeThe higher the denomination of

machine, the looser the machine will be but your losses will be more because a smaller percentage of a larger bet will still lose you more money than you would lose on a smaller denomination machine.

As I stated, these are generalizations but they should help you.

Many slot players enjoy playing machines with extremely high

house edges in the hope that they can win a life-changing

jackpot. The odds of such a thing happening are remote indeed. If you are not a dreamer my advice is good. It will save you money over time.

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Frankly Speaking

Scoblete explains losing in craps, winning at slots


BILOXI — Someone will win a grand-prize package worth up to $1,000 at Hard Rock Biloxi. The Grand Prize Extravaganza is set for Friday, Jan. 26, and players club members are earning entries now.

Receive one entry for every 100 slot points earned or with a table games equivalent. Plus, swipe at the Rock Box kiosk once now through

the giveaway day to receive bonus entries. Hall of Fame players club members will receive 5,000 entries, while Double Platinum members receive 2,500 entries and Platinum members receive 1,000 entries.

Entries can be activated on Jan. 26 by actively playing in the casino. One winner will be drawn each hour to win an extravaganza prize

package valued at $1,000, while five winners will be drawn at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. to win up to $250 Xtra Credit each.

Visit Hard Rock Biloxi for complete details.


BILOXI — Who wouldn’t want to live in the Lap of Luxury? Beau Rivage is making that dream come true for players who have the chance to win FreePlay and even a new car in the $250,000 Lap of Luxury Giveaway.

Drawings are held every Saturday through Feb. 24, with up to 30 winners selected each day. FreePlay prizes of $500 will be awarded to up to 10 winners at each of the drawings, which take place at 5, 7 and 9 p.m.

Grand-prize giveaway days are Jan. 27 and Feb. 24, with the grand-prize awarded at 9 p.m. The top prize on Jan. 27 is a $50,000 jewelry shopping spree at The Jewelry Box, while on Feb. 24, the top prize is a luxurious Mercedes Benz.

At each of those drawings, nine other entrants will win $2,500 FreePlay.

Players club members are receiving entries now for the virtual drawing promotion. Receive one entry for every 100 points earned or with a table games equivalent. Players must activate their entries on the drawing day by swiping their M life card at one of the designated kiosks on the casino floor between 10 a.m. and 8:50 p.m.

All entrants must be present to win.Visit Beau Rivage for more information

on the Lap of Luxury giveaway.

Beau puts players in Lap of Luxury

SlotPlay for a year, Infiniti are top prizes

D’IBERVILLE — Players at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort are earning entries now for a chance to win a new car or other prizes in the Rev Up & Relax giveaway.

The giveaway, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 3, features a 2018 Chevy Camaro, entertainment center and Free Slot Play prizes.

Players club members can receive one entry for every 50 points earned. Plus, all club members can receive 25-times

entries every Friday. Entries must be activated on the giveaway day between 9 and 10:45 p.m.

Preliminary drawings take place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. with one winner selected every 30 minutes to receive $200 Free Slot Play. Entrants must be actively playing during this time.

The drawing for the Chevy Camaro is at 11 p.m.

Visit Scarlet Pearl Casino for more details.

BAY ST. LOUIS — Imagine winning free SlotPlay for an entire year. Add to it the chance to win an Infiniti QX30, and it’s the WINfiniti 2018 giveaway at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. The giveaway takes place Saturdays, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 31.

Players club members are receiving entries now, with one entry given for every 50 base slot points earned. Plus, get 10-times entries each drawing day, and with the kiosk game, win bonus entries every Monday in January.

All entries must be activated after 3 p.m.

at the kiosk each drawing day. And, all entries carry over for each drawing.

Drawings on each giveaway day will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. with three winners selected every 30 minutes to spin the prize wheel. These winners can receive up to $1,500 SlotPlay with their spins.

At 9 p.m. on Jan. 27 and Feb. 24, five winners will be selected to open an envelope. One of these winners will be a qualifier for the March grand-prize drawing.

The five winners will all receive grand prize of free SlotPlay for a year.

In March, the 9 p.m. drawing will also feature five winners who will receive $1,000 SlotPlay. One will also win an Infiniti QX30.

Also, 15 hot seat winners will be selected each drawing night to win $250 in SlotPlay. Slot players must be actively

playing with their players club card to be eligible to win.

For more information, visit Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast.

Giveaway is real extravaganza

At Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

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Win prize packages at Hard Rock


Scarlet Pearl lets guests peel and reveal

CASINOBRIEFS

Treasure Bay has service industry days

Have High Voltage time at Palace Casino

$25,000 tournament set at Hard Rock

Players club members can win up to $1,000 Free Slot Play every Sunday in January at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. Earn 500 tier points on Sundays from 4 a.m. to midnight to receive a Peel & Reveal Instant Prize Card. Visit the Pearl Rewards kiosk to print out a voucher and then take that voucher to the Pearl Rewards Club to receive the card. Every card is a winner. Plus on Tuesdays, play the kiosk game after earning 100 tier points and win up to $1,000 Free Slot Play. Once the points are earned, visit the kiosk to play the game.

Fridays are full of electricity with the High Voltage Hot Seats & Drawings at Palace Casino Resort. On Fridays, Jan. 5, Jan. 12 and Jan. 19, from 8 to 11 p.m., 30 hot seat winners will be selected. At 11 p.m., 10 drawing winners will be selected. Get one free entry and one entry for every 25 points earned or with a table games equivalent. Entries stay in the drum throughout the promotion. Visit the kiosk for drawing check in after 6:30 p.m. each Friday.

Hard Rock has a tournament for blackjack players. The $25,000 Blackjack Tournament can be played Saturday, Jan. 20. The top prize is $15,000 cash, and a total of $25,000 in prizes will be awarded. There is a $100 entry. Registration is Friday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m., and late registration, which has a $150 fee, is Jan. 20 starting at 10 a.m. Tournament play begins at noon. And all players can get one rebuy for $100. Visit Hard Rock for more information.

Sundays and Tuesdays mean CSI: Biloxi (Coast Service Industry Day) at Treasure Bay. CSI members receive double points while playing slots and video poker with their CSI card. Members also receive 15 percent off food and beverage purchases daily, and can receive a point bonus when they bring a fellow coast service industry worker to join. CSI:Biloxi membership is open for all coast bar, casino, hotel and restaurant workers. Just show current proof of employment when signing up and cash in on the fun. See Player Services for details.

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BILOXI — Golden Nugget Biloxi is giving away two Polaris sport utility vehicles, along with thousands in Free Play, in January.

The $50,000 On the Winning Trail giveaway takes place on both Sunday, Jan. 14, and again on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Players club members are earning entries for the giveaway in which winners have their choice of a 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter or a Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size. Receive one electronic entry for every 20 tier credits earned. Plus, get 25-times entries on Mondays and Tuesdays. All entries in the Jan. 14 drawing roll over to the Jan. 27 drawing.

On both drawing dates, all entries must be activated between 5 and 10 p.m. each drawing day by earning at least 20 tier credits.

On Jan. 14, drawings take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

with four winners selected every 30 minutes. Three of those winners will receive $350 Free Play and one will win an advancer position for the chance to win the Polaris grand prize. At 10 p.m., three more winners will receive an automatic advancer position. And, at 10:10 p.m., the 11 advancers will return. Ten of those

winners will receive $1,000 Free Play, while one will get their choice of Polaris vehicle.

On Jan. 27, drawings once again take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with four winners selected every 30

minutes. Three of those winners will receive $350 Free Play and one will

win an advancer position for the chance to win the

Polaris grand prize. At 10 p.m., three more winners will receive an automatic advancer position.

And, at 10:10 p.m., the 11 advancers will return. Ten of those winners will receive $1,000 Free Play, while one will get their choice of Polaris vehicle.

Visit Golden Nugget Biloxi for more information on the giveaway.

BILOXI — When Harrah’s Gulf Coast talks about a night of 100 winners, they really mean it. One hundred winners will share $10,000 in Free Slot Play on Saturdays in January.

Total Rewards members can earn entries on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with 10-times entries given on Wednesdays. On Saturdays, entries must be activated between 3 and 8:45 p.m. at the special events kiosk.

Drawings for the Night of 100 Winners take place between 4 and 9 p.m. at the Casino Stage Bar. One hundred entrants will be selected to win between $125 Free Slot Play and $875 Free Slot Play.

Players can also get a Mystery Multiplier, up to 100-times, every Monday and Tuesday by swiping at the kiosk. At least three-times points are guaranteed.

Visit Harrah’s Gulf Coast for more information.

Night of 100 winners found at Harrah’s

Get On the Winning Trail with Golden Nugget giveaway

HANCOCK COUNTY — The Wheels of Riches Giveaway comes to Silver Slipper Casino Hotel for the first three months of the new year. Players have the chance to win Free Slot Play, plus the first grand-prize drawing for a Ford Escape is Saturday, Jan. 27.

The giveaway takes place each Friday and Saturday in January, February and March. Players club members who earn 1,500 tier points or $20 Table

Games Comp Dollars each promotion day will qualify to spin the Wheels of Riches anytime between 5 and 10:30 p.m. for a chance to

win $10,000 Free Slot Play instantly.

Of course, all spins win, and players will get at

least $20 in Free Slot Play, but get the right combination of spins on the giant double prize wheel, and the prize could be $500 Free Slot Play or even $100 Free Slot Play.

And, while players are earning points get to spin the

wheel, they are also earning entries for the grand-prize drawings. Get one entry for every 120 tier points earned daily or with a table games equivalent. Players can also get one free entry on the each promotional day.

Along with the Jan. 27 drawing, grand-prize drawings will also be held on Saturdays, Feb. 24 and March 31. Drawings are at 9 p.m. with winners spinning the wheel to see who will get Free Slot Play prizes and who will drive home in a new Ford Escape.

See Players Services for details.

Silver Slipper has Wheels of Riches

BILOXI — Have sizzlin’ fun with the $10,000 Sizzlin’ Slot Tournament at Boomtown Casino Biloxi. The hot tournament take places Saturday, Jan. 13, from 4 to 9 p.m.

Players club members who earn 300 points from 3 a.m. until 9 p.m. will be able to play in the tournament and win a share of $10,00 SlotPlay. Prizes will be paid to the top 75 winners, with the first-place winner receiving $1,500 SlotPlay.

And on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, X Marks the Spot at Boomtown. Players who earn 300 points each day will receive a scratch card for a chance to win up to $1,000 in SlotPlay. Every card is a guaranteed winner.

Sizzlin’ slots at Boomtown Casino

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CASINO CORNERA personal view of casinosby Lori Beth Susman

Happy New Year! I hope everyone ended 2017 well, and as we enter 2018, I wish everyone good luck, and not just at the casinos. We have some exciting news to share — Jackpot! magazine is going monthly. Beginning with this January issue, Jackpot! will be a once-a-month publication (instead of every other week). This new format will allow us to do more in-depth stories and expanded feature articles.

Plus, this issue marks the return of the much-loved Jackpot! Puzzle Contest. The contest, a word search puzzle, can be found on page 38. In January, we are giving away five copies of the 2018 American Casino Guide courtesy of its author, Steve Bourie. This amazing book lists every casino in the country, including, of course, those in Mississippi. Best of all, the book has coupons to be used in a number of casinos.

For a chance to win one of these books, complete the word search puzzle and mail it in before the end of the month. Or, email the contest to us for your chance to win. Winners will be listed in the February issue of Jackpot! And, even if you choose not to enter the contest, we hope you will enjoy doing the word search puzzle and finding popular casino-related words.

2018 promises to be a year of changes and growth in the Mississippi gaming industry. Most notably, ISLAND VIEW CASINO RESORT will open its second casino this summer. Located on the south side of the highway from the original Island View casino and connected to the Beach Hotel, this new casino will be smoke-free and will include a new hotel check-in lobby and waiting area, a show bar centrally located on the casino floor area, a diner-concept eatery and a coffee shop.

Casinos will also have new slot machines and table games, redesigned and upgraded hotel rooms and expanded and revamped restaurants. Coming soon to HARD ROCK BILOXI is the new Robo Bar, mixology perfected by technology. Guests can order their drinks with a click of the button, and the Robo bartender can make 120 cocktails in a hour — using exact measurements and ensuring a perfectly crafted sip every time. The Robo Bar lounge has high-tech tablets allowing guests to create their own cocktail. Watch for more details on this one-of-a-kind bar.

If you are looking for something to do on Jan. 6, BEAU RIVAGE is hosting Hope From John Ellis, a benefit for the One Wing Foundation, a nonprofit that raises and distributes funds to organizations for medical, physical and grief recovery of parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The evening will include a Southern-comfort-style buffet, silent auction and live music from Castle Crown. Tickets are $45. Visit onewingfoundation.org/hopefromjohnellis.


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THEY HIT THE JACKPOT!

Annette L. of Mobile, Ala., won $15,000 playing a Triple Gold Bars slot machine at IP Casino Resort Spa.

Triple Gold Bars

Luis Q. of Columbus, Ga., won $37,327 playing a Hot Shot Blazing 7s Cash Wheel slot machine at Island View Casino Resort.

Hot Shot

Johnny T. of New Orleans, La., won $12,500 playing a $5 Top Dollar slot machine at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort.

Top Dollar

Tanya S. of West Monroe, La., won $2,005 playing a Spin Poker Multi video machine at Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg.

Spin Poker

Donald G. of Semmes, Ala., won $11,685 playing a penny Whales of Cash slot machine at Palace Casino Resort.

Whales of Cash

Deborah R. of New Orleans, La., won $6,750 playing a Triple Stars slot machine at Silver Slipper Casino Hotel.

Triple Stars

Lock It Link

More Winners On Page 34 & 35

Holiday Blackjack Tournament

Brian A. of Pass Christian, Miss., won $15,000 as the first-place winner in the $25,000 Holiday Blackjack Tournament at Hard Rock Biloxi. Other winners included James M. of Conway, Ark., who came in second place; Johnny L., Lanett, Ala., third; Vivian H., Pensacola, Fla., fourth; Dorothy M., Ethel, La., fifth; Paul P., Purvis, Miss., sixth; and Roy C., Purvis, Miss., seventh.

Carl D. of Eupora, Miss., won $13,778.27 playing a Lock It Link slot machine at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast.


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CASINO DINING GUIDE

Scarlet Pearl’s Under the Oak is much more than usual coffee shop

By Lori Beth Susman

Chef’s choice fish tacos at Under the Oak Cafe

D’IBERVILLE — A casino coffee shop is supposed to have great breakfasts, terrific po-boys and hamburgers that are perfect any time of the day or night. But homemade pizza? Chicken and waffles? Fresh fish tacos and Southern-fried pork chops? At a coffee shop?

The answer is yes, with the new, expanded menu at Under the Oak Cafe at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. Located at the front of the casino, the 24/7 eatery now features a wide variety of dishes from traditional fare to innovative entrées. The multi-page menu includes appetizers, soups and salads, burgers (including an Asian specialty), classic dishes, sandwiches, po-boys, Mexican fare, steaks…are you starting to get the picture?

With so much to choose from, it was not easy to know where to begin. But, we started at the beginning with the new home-smoked redfish dip. Now, we’ve heard of tuna dip before, but

smoked redfish? It was delicious. Served with a number of crispy toast pieces, this dip features local home-smoked redfish blended into a Cajun-seasoned soft cheese. The portion size was generous and the flavor of the fish wasn’t too heavy or over seasoned. This was perfect as a spread, but would also be great on a salad or even in a sandwich.

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Another new appetizer is called, When Pigs Fly, a take on buffalo-style wings but made with fried pork drumettes. The three tender, braised pork “wings” are tossed in a Northern Alabama white barbecue sauce and served with cole slaw for a true Southern dish. Don’t be taken aback by the white barbecue sauce. Made in-house by Chef David Steiner, it is wonderful.

Chef Steiner also works his magic on the new three-cheese pizza — some of the best pizza we’ve ever enjoyed. He makes the thick crust in-house, as well as the marinara sauce, which was perfectly seasoned

and flavorful. The crust is firm and crunchy and holds up well even when loaded with toppings. We had a vegetable pizza, topped with peppers, onion, mushrooms, jalapeno, spinach and tomato along with mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheese.

With each bite we got a mouthful of veggies and cheese that was stringy and rich. The rectangle-shaped pizza was cut in six triangle slices and could easily be shared or enjoyed as a meal on its own. Toppings also include chicken, pepperoni, ham, pulled pork and Applewood smoked bacon.

The chef’s choice fish tacos were another tasty find on the menu. Speckled

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Three-cheese pizza topped with veggies

(Above) When Pigs Fly, buffalo-styled pork drumettes, and smoked redfish dip (below) are two new appetizers at Under the Oak

Cafe. (Right) Fried green tomatoes.

trout was the fish on the night we were there, and the light, flaky fish, a local’s favorite, was perfect in the flour tortillas. The tacos, which can also come with chicken, pork, steak or shrimp, are topped with cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and Steiner’s chili aioli, which added just the right amount of zip to the fish.

Also new to Under the Oak Cafe are the popular Southern fried pork chops topped with sweet onion gravy. We saw plates of these chops with mashed potatoes and vegetables delivered to tables throughout the restaurant, receiving audible acclaim from diners. There is also the banh mi burger — a half-pound beef patty topped with sriracha aioli, jalapenos, daikon radish, carrots and sprouts. A wonderful way to incorporate Asian flavors into an American classic.

The steaming shrimp boil featuring one pound of local jumbo shrimp with Cajun sausage, potatoes, mushrooms and corn

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Michael Patrick’s Sports Café and Grille at Golden Nugget Biloxi is an eclectic sports-themed café and 24-hour grille, coupled with a high-energy sports bar that features all the college and pro games, as well as video poker excitement — all under one roof. The cafe features a wide selection of dishes, including the (above) hangover burger (bacon, pepper Jack cheese, onion strings, fried egg, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles), a number of omelettes and breakfast offerings, and desserts (right) such as the brownie classic (vanilla ice cream on top of a brownie covered in whipped cream, nuts, caramel and chocolate sauce).

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can also be enjoyed, along with the new Nathan’s foot-long hot dog, chicken and waffles (with sweet potato fries and maple syrup), shrimp and grits, catfish and chips, fried shrimp po-boys, country fried steak, grilled rib-eye steak and chicken pot pie. The list goes on and on at Under the Oak, where no one will ever go hungry.

Breakfast offerings, also served ’round the clock, include omelettes, country fried steak and eggs, the Scarlet skillet with a variety of toppings and the smoked salmon plate with toasted bagel, cream cheese, red onion, sliced egg, capers and tomatoes.

And no matter the meal or time of day, don’t forget dessert. Banana splits and sundaes, Southern bread pudding with praline sauce, the Mississippi mud layer cake with fudge, caramel sauce and marshmallows and the peanut butter pie are just some of the sweet choices. We went for a new option — beignets. Served warm,

these fluffy New Orleans-style fried fritters were covered in powdered sugar and served with a helping

of Godiva chocolate sauce. It is worth the mess (and finger licking) to enjoy these pillowy pieces of goodness.

Under the Oak Cafe is more than your average casino coffee shop. With Chef Steiner leading the way, the choices are seemingly endless and the flavors are definitely abundant. The restaurant also features a complete bar, several large screen TVs allowing guests to catch all the games and servers who are knowledgeable and friendly.

It’s no wonder the restaurant’s motto is “Where Food Meets Comfort.”

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Begin Mardi Gras celebration with king cakesGULF COAST — Mardi Gras may not

be until Tuesday, Feb. 13, but the Carnival season is underway — and it is never too early to enjoy king cake. King cake is the popular, sweet pastry best associated with Mardi Gras.

The cakes come in the shape of a hollow circle with a glazed topping sprinkled with green, gold and purple sugar. They can be filled with fruit flavors, cream cheese or other specialty tastes. And for many, it isn’t really Mardi Gras until they’ve had their first bite of king cake.

At Island View Casino Resort, guests will want to be first in the second line for the tasty treat. The Coffee Shop at

the Gulfport resort is offering king cakes baked fresh by the pastry chefs starting Monday, Jan. 8, through Feb. 13 — Mardi Gras Day. The cakes are available in traditional, lemon, blueberry and cream cheese. The 10-inch cakes, which serve six to eight, are available for $14. King cake cupcakes are also available for $6 each.

The Coffee Shop is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

King cakes are also available at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. They can be purchased at the Gift Shop and Celebrity Grill for $14.99.

B o o m t o w n Casino Biloxi has

king cakes made fresh daily from the bakery for $14.99. Flavors include strawberry cream cheese, cinnamon, blueberry and more. Purchase the king cakes in the Grill or at the General Store.

Silver Slipper Casino Hotel’s Bayou Caddy Oyster Bar is open daily and serves up a wide variety of fresh seafood entrées, including cioppino (below) with shrimp and clams, that are sure to please locals and visitors alike. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the 18-seat oyster bar is located on the casino floor.

Bayou Caddy Oyster Bar

Beignets with Godiva chocolate dipping sauce


BILOXI — It doesn’t matter what tier players club member you are at Golden Nugget, because with the $40,000 Oh Deer All Tier giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 20, everyone wins. Players club members can start earning entries Sunday, Jan. 14.

Receive one entry for every 20 tier credits earned. All entries must be activated by earning at least one additional entry after 6 p.m. on Jan. 20. Drawings are held from 7 to 10 p.m.

At 7, five Premier members will be selected to win $500 Free Play. At 7:30 p.m., five Chairman members will be selected to win $1,000 Free Play. And at 8 p.m., five Elite members will be

selected to win $2,500 Free Play.From 8:30 to 10 p.m., a total of

25 winners from any club tier will be selected to win up to $750 Free Play.

And at 10 p.m., there will be one $10,000 Free Play grand-prize

winner.Also at Golden Nugget,

play the Ice Fishing Kiosk Game every Tuesday in January to win up to $1,000

Free Play. Players club members must earn 70 points on Tuesday to

play the game. All Free Play prizes will be immediately added to the player’s account.

Visit Golden Nugget for complete details.

Earn points in January to receive special giftsMISSISSIPPI — Players are earning

points and getting gifts in January. Items such as cookware, warm weather gear and morphing mugs are offered by various casino to members of their players club. Just earn the required number of points when playing slots and table games and then follow the instructions on how to claim the items.

Players club members know they should always use their club card when playing in the casino. Make sure your card is properly inserted into the slot or video machine or give it to the personnel in the pit while playing. Points will start to add up, and players will be on their way to earning their gifts.

Earn points and get a gift every Sunday at Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg. Each Sunday in January, from 1 to 9 p.m., players club members who earn 500 tier points can stop by The Lone Wolf to get a cast iron gift item. Items are available while supplies last.

Players club members can warm up with cool gifts at IP Casino Resort Spa. Every Tuesday in January, B Connected members who earn 1,500 points will receive winter gear, including fleece jackets and

windbreakers. Vouchers must be printed out between 2 and 7:30 p.m. at any B Connected kiosk, and players can pick up their gift from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at the events desk. There is a limit of one gift per person each promotional day, while supplies last.

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort knows seeing is believing, and that is especially true with the Scarlet Pearl morphing coffee mug. Players club members who earn 1,000 tier points from 4 a.m. to midnight every Wednesday in January will receive one of the coffee mugs that changes designs as it holds hot liquids. There are five mugs to collect. After earning the points, visit the Pearl Rewards kiosk to print out a voucher and take to the Pearl Rewards Club to receive a mug. There is a limit of one mug per person each week, while supplies last.

At Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, the January gift is a 41-piece kitchen set. Earn 4,500 tier points or $50 Table Game Comp Dollars to get kitchen set. Earn double the tier points or Comp Dollars and get two sets. They are available while supplies last.

See Players Services for details.The new year is the right time to celebrate

a new you, and Harrah’s Gulf Coast has several “get-fit” items. Total

Rewards members who earn 100 tier credits on Thursdays in January can receive a gift. The earning period is from 3 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and gifts can be picked up from 5 to 8 p.m. at the special

events desk. On Jan. 4, get an Elite Maxi-Matic 17-piece personal blender and smoothie maker, while the Jan. 11 gift is a Total Rewards duffle bag set. The gift on Jan. 18 is an ACTIV8 Fitpak meal prep cooler bag set. And on Jan. 25, players get their choice of any remaining gift. There is a limit of one item per guest each week.

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast has a copper cookware set giveaway in January. Players club members who earn 500 points on select Wednesdays or Sundays in January will receive a piece of the copper cookware. On Wednesdays, the points must be earned between 4 and 8 p.m., and on Sundays, the points must be earned between 1 and 5 p.m. There is a limit of one gift per person per week.

BILOXI — Win Power Play and extra points with kiosk games at Palace Casino Resort. Simply earn the designated number of points, then swipe, play and win.

On Tuesday nights, players club members can play the Press 2 Win Kiosk Game, and on Thursday nights, play the Precious Pick Kiosk Game. For both games, earn 50 slot points and swipe at the kiosk between 5 and 11:59 p.m. on the designated day. Win up to $500 in Power Play or five-times points on Tuesdays, and win up to $500 in Power Play on Thursdays.

On Wednesdays, win $10 in Power Play up to $1,000 in Power Play. Earn 100 slot points and swipe at the kiosk between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. to play the Peel & Win Kiosk Game.

For more information, visit Palace Casino Resort.

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Beau Rivage — In Coast, Police, firemen, EMT and military always have complimentary admission with proper ID. Ladies never pay

a cover; $10 for men nightly. Coast is open Thursday-Saturday, starting at 10 p.m. Thursdays are also Techtronic Thursdays. Triggerproof performs Jan. 11-13 and Jan. 18-20. DJs entertain when the bands are not performing.

In EIGHT75, Dian Diaz performs every Wednesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Anderson & Friends perform Jan. 7-9, Jan. 14-16, Jan. 21, Jan. 23 and Jan. 28-30; and Unfazed Show & Band, Jan. 22.

At the Breeze Bar, Anderson Domingues performs Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

In the Beau Rivage Theatre, Riverdance can be seen Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., Jan. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m. and Jan. 14, 3 p.m.,$19.95, $24.95, $29.95 and $34.95; Engelbert Humperdinck, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., $29.95, $39.95, $49.95 and $59.95; Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $19.95, $24.95, $29.95 and $34.95; Asian Show, Jan. 27, 9 p.m.; and Rodney Carrington, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $39.95, $49.95, $59.95 and $69.95. All ticket prices plus tax and service charge. Coming soon: Chaka Khan, Tim Allen, Mary J. Blige. Tickets to all shows can be purchased by calling (888) 566-7469 or by going online to beaurivage.com.

Boomtown Casino — Bands perform Friday and Saturday nights on the BT Stage Band located on the first floor of the casino. Rock Bottom performs Jan. 5-6; Radio Mojo, Jan. 12-13; Elusive Behavior, Jan. 19-20; and Old School, Jan. 26-27. Unless otherwise noted, bands perform 8 to midnight.

CASINO ENTERTAINMENTBiloxi Golden Nugget — In the Rush Lounge, free

live entertainment can be enjoyed every Wednesday through Saturday starting at 9 p.m. Wednesdays are Ladies Nights with free drinks for women from 9-11

p.m. Julia Harrington perform Jan. 3; Mojiles, Jan. 6; No Idea, Jan. 12; West Story Road, Jan. 13; Red Room Arrangement, Jan. 19-20; Chris Houchin, Jan. 24; Tricky Dickies, Jan. 26-27.

In the Golden Nugget ballroom, an Asian show can be seen Jan. 21, 8:30 p.m., free; Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $15. Coming soon: The Guess Who. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Hard Rock Casino — In Hard Rock Live, Smash Mouth, Jan. 19, 8 p.m., tickets start at $19.99; Seether, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., tickets start at $31; and Great White & Slaughter, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., tickets start at $24.99. Coming soon: The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, Aaron Lewis, Phillip Phillips. Tickets are on sale through ticketmaster.com or visit hardrockbiloxi.com.

In Boogie Nights, doors open 9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. There is a $10 cover charge for men; ladies get in free. DJ San-D spins the hits Jan. 5-6, Jan. 13 and Jan. 26-27; and DJ D-Funk, Jan. 12 and Jan. 19-20.

At the Center Bar, entertainment can be enjoyed Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday and Thursday, 8 p.m. to midnight. Contraflow performs Jan. 5-6; Joel Cooper Rock Show, Jan. 12-13; Yeah, Probably, Jan. 19-20; and West Story Road, Jan. 26-27.

In Live #REMIX, dance after dark with DJs mixing the hottest hits from the ’90s through today’s music. Friday and Saturday nights, doors open by 11 p.m. $10 cover for men; ladies get in free. DJ Avelon can be seen Jan. 5, Jan. 12 and Jan. 26; DJ G, Jan. 6, Jan. 13 and Jan. 27; and DJ San-D, Jan. 19-20.

IP Casino Resort Spa — In Chill, entertainment can be enjoyed Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Monday-Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. DJs spin the hits every

Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 10 p.m.Entertainment in thirty-two, located on the 32nd floor of the

hotel, can be enjoyed from 6-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. In Studio A, B.B. King’s Blues Band featuring Tito Jackson

performs Jan. 5, 8 p.m., tickets start at $20; Tommy James & The Shondells,Jan. 12, 8 p.m., tickets start at $25; Ann Wilson of Heart, Jan. 13, 8 p.m., tickets start at $39; Jeff Foxworthy, Jan. 19, 8 p.m., tickets start at $79; and Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., tickets start at $49. All ticket prices plus tax and convenience fees. Tickets for all performances are on sale now from ticketmaster.com or at ipbiloxi.com. Call (800) 595-4849. Engelebert Humperdinck at Beau Rivage, Jan. 21


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GulfportIsland View Casino — Live entertainment

can be enjoyed at the Sunset Bar & Deck at the entrance of Carter Green Steakhouse. Bands play Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m.

to midnight. Scott Hinson Trio performs Jan. 5; Gary “Redd” Necaise, Jan. 6; Razzoo, Jan. 12; TBD, Jan. 13; Hadley Hill, Jan. 19; Gram Rea, Jan. 20; Christopher Houchin, Jan. 26; and Serabee Duo, Jan. 27.

Concerts in the View Showroom include Absolute Journey Tribute, Jan. 9, 8 p.m., $15; Chris Janson, Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $30; and Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon, Jan. 23, 8 p.m.,$15. Coming soon: The Frontmen of Country: Tim Rushlow, Larry Stewart, Richie McDonald. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster.com. Call (877) 774-8439.

D’IbervilleScarlet Pearl — In the PRL Bar, live

entertainment can be enjoyed Friday and Saturday nights, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Derryl Perry performs Jan. 5-6; Starz Band, Jan. 12-13 and Feb. 2-3; Phil Vaught, Jan. 19-20; and Unfazed Show & Band, Jan. 26-27.

Plus, live entertainment in Butler’s Lounge every Friday and Saturday. Hank Bermen performs each week from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

In the Strand Event Center, Tony & Tina’s Wedding returns on Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 1 and 8 p.m., $60. Tickets can be purchased at Scarlet’s Treasures Gift Shop, by calling (888) 752-9772 or online at scarletpearlcasino.com.

Tommy James & The Shondells at IP Casino, Jan. 12

Palace Casino Resort — In Mignon’s Lounge, live entertainment can be enjoyed every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Hank Berumen performs Jan. 5; Figure Eight, Jan. 12; Eugene Eash, Jan. 19; and Cheri & Pete, Jan. 26.

Treasure Bay — In blu, live entertainment can be enjoyed Fridays at 10 p.m. Late Night Happy Hour with half off drinks is from 10 p.m. to midnight. Hadley Hill performs Jan. 5; Diggs Darcey, Jan. 12; James Gillies, Jan. 19; and

Amber Dawn, Jan. 26.In CQ, contemporary and jazz vocalist Jesse Hill performs from

5 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21.

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Smash Mouth at Hard Rock, Jan. 19

VicksburgAmeristar Casino — Enjoy live music

and shows at the Bottleneck Blues Bar. BB Secrist performs Jan. 5-6; Hunter & The Gators, Jan. 12; Voyage, Jan. 13; Doug Allen Nash, Jan. 19-20; and NuCorp, Jan. 26-27. Call (601) 638-1000.

WaterView Casino — Live entertainment can be seen on the new Casino Stage every Friday and Saturday, beginning at 8 p.m. Burnham Road Band performs Jan. 5-6; Dylan Moss Band, Jan. 12-13; Jason Stogner, Jan. 19-20; and Phil Vaught, Jan. 26-27.

In the Event Center, Al Joslin performs as Elvis on Jan. 12, 8 p.m. This is a free show.

ChoctawSilver Star — In the Convention Center

at Silver Star, Motown Review, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through pearlriverresort.com. Call (800) 745-3000 for more information.

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Bay St. LouisHollywood Casino — On the

Hollywood Stage Bar, live entertainment can be seen Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tricks performs Jan. 5-6; Platinum Cafe, Jan. 12-13; 2LeftofCenter, Jan. 19-20; and 3HG, Jan. 26-27.

Hancock CountySilver Slipper — In the Blue Bayou Bar

and Grill, enjoy Backgrounds by Rowena every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. And pianist Cynthia Chen plays

every Sunday during brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.In the Original Stage Bar, Foret Tradition performs Jan. 5-6;

BB Secrist & His Rockin’ 88s, Jan. 12-13; Will Cooper & Southern Groove, Jan. 19-20; and Chapter One, Jan. 26-27. Unless otherwise noted, the bands perform at 8 p.m.


Jeff Foxworthyat IP Casino,

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Starship with Mickey Thomas at Beau Rivage, Jan. 26

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Rock band Seether uses album to prove they have something to say

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BILOXI — Riverdance—The 20th Anniversary World Tour, back by popular demand, will play a limited Mississippi Gulf Coast engagement at the Beau Rivage Theatre. The international Irish dance phenomenon can be seen Friday through Sunday, Jan. 12-14, with shows at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12; 3 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 13; and 3 p.m. on Jan. 14.

Celebrating an extraordinary milestone, Riverdance—The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. The production boasts new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring the female members of

the Irish dance troupe in an a cappella hard-shoe number.

“The success of Riverdance across the whole world has gone beyond our wildest dreams,” said Doherty. “The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show. This 20th anniversary tour is a thank you to our audiences and a celebration of what has been an incredible journey across two decades.”

Riverdance—The 20th Anniversary World Tour is an innovative and exciting

Riverdance

Riverdance steps high into Beau Rivage

blend of dance, music and song. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.

For more than 20 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. With its fusion of Irish and international music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. When the show transferred to London the reaction was unprecedented. There followed a hugely successful tour starting in New York in March 1996, where eight sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall heralded the start of 16 years of non-stop touring by Riverdance companies throughout North America.

Since its inception Riverdance has packed theaters throughout North America, Oceania, Asia, Europe, South Africa and South America.

Tickets start at $19.95, plus tax and service fees and are available by calling (888) 566-7469 or visiting beaurivage.com.

BILOXI — Seether, the multiplatinum rock radio anthem-making machine whose albums, songs and live performances are armed with big riffs, bigger melodies, crunchy tones and atmosphere, comes to Hard Rock Biloxi. The band performs Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m.

Seether’s existence is an act of rebel-lion, weaponized to cut through the noise with truth tell-ing clarity and unde-niable authenticity. The band’s seventh studio album, Poison the Parish, helps them bring back musicali-ty and loud playing, and provides them the platform where of having something to say that they can stand behind, said front man/co-founder Shaun Morgan.

Along with Morgan, Seether includes Dale Stewart, bass/vocals, and John Humphrey on drums.

Make no mistake, the band says. Poison the Parish displays no specific agenda, political or religious. But it is personal. This time out,

Seether restored their sound with the blood, sweat and heaviness that’s long powered their career. In this day and age, keeping it real and doing it for the right reasons is a bold statement in and of itself. At a point where most bands start to waver, Seether has made certain album seven is the band’s heaviest yet.

The South African band has amassed 20 Top 5 singles, three platinum records, a fan-beloved gold-selling DVD and scores of No. 1 singles including “Fine Again,” “Fake It,” “Remedy,” “Broken,” “Words

As Weapons,” “Country Song,” “Gasoline,” “Driven Under” and their infamous cover of “Careless Whisper.” The band has also been recognized by the South African Music Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards and Revolver Golden Gods Awards.

Tickets to see Seether start at $31 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or hardrockbiloxi.com. Riverdance


Ann Wilson will bring her best-loved hits to Studio A at IP Casino Resort Spa on Saturday, Jan. 13. She performs at 8 p.m. Wilson began her musical career as the lead singer of the rock group Heart, which is best known for its heavy metal and hard rock sounds heard in their timeless hits “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On” and more. Along with her sister Nancy, Wilson sold more than 35 million records worldwide as a group. In 2013, Heart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wilson went on to pursue a solo career. Her first album, Hope & Glory, included the hit singles, “Little Problems,” “Little Liars” and “Isolation.” Tickets start at $39 plus tax and convenience fees. Tickets are available online at ipbiloxi.com and ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the IP Box Office or at the Ticketmaster kiosk located on property.

Ann Wilson

Country singer Chris Janson born to entertain

GULFPORT — Country artist Chris Janson feels he was born to entertain, and that is exactly what he will do when he performs at Island View Casino Resort on Saturday, Jan. 20. He takes the stage in the View Showroom at 8 p.m.

Janson’s breakthrough No. 1 single “Buy Me A Boat” was the seventh bestselling country song of the year last year. He was nominated for multiple awards and won Country Song of the Year for “Buy Me a Boat” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Janson is currently featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame as part of the ACM Gallery. He has written multiple top-charting hits including “Truck Yeah” (Tim McGraw), “That’s How I’ll Always Be” (Tim McGraw) and “I Love This Life” (LoCash) along with more than 25 songs recorded by a long list of established artists.

The entertainer also plays every instrument on stage, and is best known for his signature harmonica playing. Additionally, Janson has played the Grand Ole Opry more than 145 times to date, and has made numerous television appearances.

Tickets to see Janson perform are $30 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 774-8439.

Chris Janson

BILOXI — Mississippi native and five-time Grammy winner, Mary Stuart comes to Golden Nugget Biloxi. Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives can be seen Friday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m.

Since starting out singing gospel as a child, Stuart has spent more than five decades celebrating American roots music with a missionary’s zeal. His teenage years on tour with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt in the 1970s were followed by six years in Johnny Cash’s band during the ’80s and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist in the ’90s.

Inducted into the Mississippi Musician’s Hall of Fame in 2001, Stuart has had hits with “Hillbilly Rock,” “Little Things,” “Same Old Train” and “Now That’s Country.”

The turn of the century saw Stuart looking inward to make deeply felt records paying homage to his love of vintage gospel, his Native American passions, and, as always, his core — foot-stomping,

tail-shaking, honky-tonking, rocking hillbilly music. His latest musical oeuvre is ably supported by some of the coolest cats in Nashville — his backing band, The Fabulous Superlatives: guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson and

bassist Paul Martin.They released Way Out

West, his 18th studio album, in 2017. The album was conceived as a love letter by Stuart to the lonely but magical American West, specifically the promised land of California. Way Out West, with its atmospheric production and primal rock and roll energy,

evokes classics like Marty Robbins’ Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs and Cash’s The Fabulous Johnny Cash, one of the first albums Stuart ever owned.

Tickets start at $15 and are available at ticketmaster.com and by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Guests may also purchase tickets, if available, in person at the Golden Nugget box office on the day of the show from 2 to 8 p.m.

Stuart is Way Out West

Marty Stuart


Hard Rock gives away TV, Xtra Credit

Two Volkswagens waiting to be won at IPBILOXI — A Volkswagen Atlas will

be given away at IP Casino Resort Spa. But better than one car, two will be awarded in the $110,000 That’s All, Volks! Giveaway. Players club members are earning entries now for the giveaways set for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27.

B Connected members will receive one entry for every 100 points earned through 11 p.m. on Jan. 27. Receive 100-times entries on Tuesday,

Jan. 23; 50-times entries on Wednesday, Jan. 24; 25-times entries on Thursday, Jan.

25; 10-times entries on Friday, Jan. 26; and five-times entries on

Saturday, Jan. 27.Drawing check in on Jan.

26 and Jan. 27 takes place at any kiosk from 5 to 10:45 p.m. Drawings are held in the

Cove from 5 to 10:30 p.m., with one entrant drawn every 30 minutes

to win $1,000 in Slot Dollars. At 11 p.m. each night, five winners will be selected —

and one of those winners will get the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.

Also at IP Casino, B Connected members can play the Penguin Party kiosk game every Thursday in January to win a share of 2.5 million points. Players must earn 1,000 points on Thursdays from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. to play the game, which is available from noon to 10 p.m. Prizes will be awarded as points and will automatically be loaded onto B Connected accounts.

For more information, visit IP Casino Resort Spa.

BILOXI — Treasure Bay has a few special days for players club members in January. Select and Elite players club members have their own day, and those celebrating their birthday in January are invited to a birthday event.

On Sunday, Jan. 7, Select players club members are invited to play a kiosk game from 6 a.m. to midnight to win a share of up to $35,000 in Free Slot Play. There are five rounds with the prize values increasing each round. The first round is free. Members also receive a complimentary meal voucher and drink tickets.

Elite Day is Sunday, Jan. 21. A kiosk game is available for members from 6 a.m. to midnight. Play up to four rounds to win up to six-times points, plus a share of up to $6,500 in Free Slot Play and drink offers. Prize values increase each round played and the first round is free. Members also receive complimentary drink tickets.

And, players club members with a January birthday can have two times the fun on Saturday, Jan. 27, with double points on slots and video poker all day. Points will automatically double.

Special days for Treasure Bay players

BILOXI — Stay in the holiday spirit with the Holiday Hangover Blackjack Tournament at Beau Rivage. The event, which takes place Sunday through Tuesday, Jan. 21-23, features $50,000 in cash and TablePlay, with a first-place prize of $20,000 cash.

Registration begins Jan. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. The entry fee is $100, and once registered, guests will receive an additional $1,000 in tournament chips towards the first one. Late registration begins at noon on Jan. 22.

Tournament play starts at 1 p.m. on Jan. 22 and continues through Jan. 23. Along with the top place, prizes will be paid through sixth place, along with TablePlay

given to all semi-finalists. The second-place finisher will receive

$12,000 TablePlay, followed by $7,000 TablePlay for third, $5,000 TablePlay for fourth, $3,000 TablePlay for

fifth and $1,500 TablePlay for sixth place.

For more information on the Holiday Hangover Blackjack Tournament, visit Beau Rivage.

BILOXI — Hard Rock Biloxi is giving away a TV just in time for the big game. And not just any TV. This television is a 55-inch flat screen LG HD 4K Smart TV.

The TV, along with hun-dreds in Xtra Credit, will be awarded on Saturday, Jan. 20. Players club members receive one entry for every 100 slot points earned or with a table games equiva-lent. Plus, swipe at the Rock Box kiosk once now through the giveaway day to receive bonus entries. Hall of Fame

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Players also can win a variety of rockin’ gifts in January. Receive one free entry each promotion day

for a chance to win items, including wallets, throws and salt lamps.

On Sunday, Jan. 7, his or her wallets will be awarded, followed by Sherpa throws on Sunday, Jan. 14. On Sunday, Jan. 21, Himalayan salt lamps will be awarded. And on Sunday, Jan. 28, Space Saver wardrobe and closets will be the gifts. Drawings on all four Sundays are held from 6 to 9 p.m. with winners selected every 30 minutes.

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Take time to de-stress with casino spa visitSOUTH MISSISSIPPI — The holidays

are over, and while everyone loves to celebrate with family and friends, there is no denying that time of year can be a bit stressful. Well, now it is time to de-stress and one of the best ways to do so is with a visit to a casino spa.

Several casinos have spas and salons offering massages, body wraps and facials, whirlpools, saunas and fitness areas, as well as hair styling, manicures and pedicures. The services are available for men and women, and often their are couple massages and specialties such as treatments for pregnant women.

Across South Mississippi, spas can be found at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis; Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport; Beau Rivage, Palace Casino Resort, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, IP Casino Resort Spa and Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi; and Pearl River Resort in Choctaw. And while they all have unique and special features, they all provide top-notch service and relaxation.

Walk into any of these first-rate spas and you will feel the pressures of the day start to melt away. And, the adventure gets better as you pull on the spa robe and slide into the comfy slippers. Tranquil music, gentle scents and

soft lighting work to provide a wonderful experience for all.

A few January and February spa specials are listed here, but be sure to call your favorite spa to see what is being offered throughout the month.

Golden Nugget is hosting a Dew It All facial event featuring a representative from Dr. Gross Skincare on Thursday, Jan. 25. At the event, held from 1 to 5 p.m. in The Spa & Salon, “Hyaluronic” products that will be launching for

one of the exclusive skincare lines will be highlighted. Several mini treatments will be available, and guests purchasing products will receive special discounts. There will also be door prizes and free refreshments. Additionally, the spa offers discounts for locals Sunday through Thursday. Call (228) 436-7801 or (800) 777-7568.

Beau Rivage’s Spa and Salon, recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the Top 20 Hotel Spas in the U.S.,

lets locals enjoy $99 spa specials Monday through Thursday. The specials include a 50-minute Swedish massage, 50-minute Beau modern facial, or a 50-minute blowout with Short & Sweet Mani/Pedi. Call (228) 386-7472 for spa reservations.

Palace Casino Resort has specials coming to Pure, The Palace Spa in February that combine the best in roses, chocolate and relaxation. These specials include a 50-minute Red Velvet Swedish massage for $100 and an 80-minute Swedish massage for $150. A 50-minute Red Wine and Rose age-reversing facial is $100, while an 80-minute age-reversing facial is $150. Chocolate-covered Red Velvet pedicures range in price

A couples massage at Pure, The Palace Spa.

from $45 to $80 and chocolate-covered Red Velvet manicures are also available. Receive a complimentary Red Velvet hand soap when booking two or more Valentine’s Day treatments. Call (228) 386-2012 for an appointment.

Casino Spa Directory

Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastSpa at the Bay — (800) 946-2442

Island View Casino ResortBlue Shell Spa — (228) 314-1520

Beau RivageThe Spa and Salon — (228) 386-7472

Palace Casino ResortPure, The Palace Spa — (228) 386-2012

Golden NuggetThe Spa & Salon— (228) 436-7801 or

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Hard RockThe Rock Spa — (877) 877-6256

IP Casino Resort SpaSenses Spa & Salon — (228) 523-8564

Harrah’s Gulf CoastBellissimo Spa & Salon — (228) 386-1945

Pearl River ResortSpa & Salon — (866) 447-3275, ext. 33700

Hot stone massages, like this one at Beau Rivage, provide wonderful relaxation. (Below) A spa facial at

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(Top) The spa at Pearl River Resort features many extra amenities, including hot and cold tubs. (Below) Island View Casino Resort’s

Blue Shell Spa provides a warm, tranquil setting for guests in between services. (Bottom) At Beau Rivage, spa guests relax in

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By Paul Wade

Editor’s Note: Horoscopes are meant for entertainment purposes only and are for the current time period.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Saturn entering your sign is like your chickens coming home to roost. You witness

and experience the consequences of what you have done over the past 30 years. What you see and feel mirror an attitude you’ve exhibited that has meant tough love for many you’ve encountered along the way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Despite your reputation as the most progressive, revolutionary and liberal member of

the zodiac, those of your acquaintance will recognise you’re sticking close to what you know. Your tolerance of other’s eccentricities leaves others thinking you’re a pushover.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 19) — From one angle at least you may be happier than ever in an ideal association with

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Aries (March 20-April 19) — You are increasingly concerned with what you have achieved and your standing in

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) — This period involves a focus on material realities, property matters and joint financial

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Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Keep one eye cocked towards the brighter scenario you hope will prevail in future.

You have faced problems in almost every instance where you’ve needed to interact with others. Decide whether it is worth the effort.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — The bulk of our solar system denotes a journey from what has often been a solitary

struggle toward a scenario where others seem more than ready to assist you. Differentiate between a passing phase versus something that heralds a better set of circumstances.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — The period for taking stock is concluding and you’re resolving to make creative changes

over the months ahead. Life inevitably, grows serious soon enough, so it won’t always be so straightforward stepping back from your routines.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) — You continue to contemplate indescribable emotional issues that are in marked contrast to the

practicality for which you’re known. Home is in the forefront. There’s a real need for you to move on from finalities of the past few years.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) — Money matters are in the spotlight and luck is one your side. A battery fully charged

cannot hold any more power, so your current reserves need to diminish before more resources flow your way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — When opportunities first come your way to broaden the scope of your experience,

expand your mind, discover more about the world and your place in it. It doesn’t take long for a new sense of certainty and optimism to overtake you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Saturn has bid farewell to your constellation after three years and has left you in

a vastly different financial position. You are considerably wiser. and financially, you are likely better off than when it arrived.

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Think receiving gifts ended in December? Not at WaterView Casino Hotel. The Vicksburg casino has a gift giveaway Saturday, Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Jan. 27. Players club members who earn 50 points on those days will receive a free gift. Gifts can be redeem in the Event Center between 6 and 9 p.m. while supplies last.

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Take a Sunday drive over to Island View Casino Resort for a chance to win a new car in the Sunday Drive Car Giveaway. Every Sunday in January from 3 to 8:30 p.m. one finalist will be chosen every 15 minutes to win $150. At 9 p.m. all finalists will return to see who will win either a Chevy Equinox or a Ford Fusion plus $1,000 in cash. Second place wins $500 in cash. Earn entries each week beginning at 4 a.m. Thursday through 8:25 p.m. Sunday.

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