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Gaming GuruHeard it on the River20 November 2003
The MISSISSIPPI SUN HERALD reports: "Despite a new Republican governor
and dozens of new faces in the Mississippi legislature, the head of the state
gambling organization doesn't expect many changes for the casino industry."
The paper reported that ANDY BOURLAND, head of the Mississippi Gaming Association,
is "reasonably optimistic that the gaming industry will continue to receive
a fair shake. Although Gov.-elect HALEY BARBOUR has spoken out against expanding
gambling across the state, he has taken a tough stance against higher gambling
taxes." A full meal with music by a live band will be from 6:30 to 8:30. There will
also be a special Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve cruise as well. During this
period the Queen will be closed on Mondays. GOLDSTRIKE'S second $100,000 blackjack tournament had 183 players on hand competing for a $50,000 top prize, which was won by a Raleigh, NC player KEN WALTERS. Tournament Director DARREN DEXTER said the event was a success and the next one will be held on May 14-16, 2004 with the same prize structure. I made it to the money list of 36 semifinalists, finally, but came away a big winner by being invited to a superb five-course gourmet dinner in the Chicago Steakhouse prepared by the Fraternity of Executive Chefs of the LAS VEGAS CULINARY OLYMPIC TEAM on its way to the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany. Director of F&B, LUCIO ARANCIBIA presented the team with a $10,000 check to assist their effort. Also at Gold Strike, KARL WILDSTEIN has been promoted to promotions director. There's a new executive chef at SAM'S TOWN, BARRY RHODES, and he and F&B Director JACK ELIA have collaborated on a new menu for TWAINS. A review on the restaurant appears in this issue and suffices to say here you will not be disappointed if you dine there. Well over 600 guests dined and waltzed the night away at HOLLYWOOD'S spectacular RED CARPET BASH to help raise funds for ST. JUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. It was the biggest turnout for the bash, now in its third year. The star of the night, however, was a little girl, three-year-old MICHA RUCKER of Southaven, who is recovering from a serious illness and showed no ill effects as she danced around the floor to music by the Manhattan dance band. Speaking of chefs. A lot of you know CHEF MARC SILVERBERG, who with his lady
friend, PENNY, were in a scary accident when the motorcycle they were on ran
into a farm tractor. If you hadn't heard, you know now. They are both banged
up but recuperating at home and a little cheer might help out. Give them a call
at 662-429-2861. BLUES CITY TOURS is now providing tourists with a shuttle service when visiting Tunica Resorts. They just opened an office at Casino Factory Shoppe's on Highway 61. You can contact owner MELVIN BLEDSOE and his staff at 662-357-9609 for reservations. It's manned 24 hours a day, which makes sense. You can ride the shuttle to our newest amenity, TUNICA RIVERPARK, a $26 million ecopark on the banks of the Mississippi, and sample a unique and beautiful historical experience. While there, make it complete and take a cruise on the 300-passenger paddle wheeler TUNICA QUEEN, whose dock is only steps from the facility. New game at Sam's Town for baccarat lovers…DRAGON BONUS BACCARAT, which features a side, bet. It's right outside the classy new high limit room in the center of the casino. During prime hours, there is a chef on duty on that room…different. SHERATON EXEC CHEF TONY HARRINGTON is getting creative and has come out with a dish that is really a big deal. His "loud and proud' offering is a platter packed with smoked pork ribs, crawfish tails, slipper lobster tails, peel 'n eat-um shrimp, parmesan cheese stuffing, dirty rice and coleslaw. Check it out at LOUIS'S STEAKHOUSE for only $18.99. Tony has also added a strawberry shortcake bar in the BIG KITCHEN BUFFET if delectable desserts are on your diet. If you are traveling down state, check out the new $7 million buffet that is opening at AMERISTAR in Vicksburg on Nov. 25. It's hard by the bridge over the Mississippi. GM RAY NEILSEN runs a good ship so you can make it a stop in your itinerary. FROM THE QUOTABLE GAMBLER…The Lyons Press Heard it on the River is published courtesy of Jackpot Magazine, the South's leading gaming newspaper. Related Links
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