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Crystal Sky to open in December
LOUISVILLE — The Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), owned
by the Mississippi Band
of Choctaw Indians, has announced the Dec. 19 grand opening of its latest casino property, Crystal Sky, in Louisville, Mississippi. Crystal Sky joins CRDE’s other casinos in Mississippi: Bok Homa Casino in Sandersville and Golden Moon and Silver Star casinos at Pearl River Resort.
An artist’s rendering of the new Crystal Sky set to open Dec. 19. The facility will feature a casino, sportsbook lounge, restaurant, and retail space, along with fueling stations.
The grand opening event
will take place at 11 a.m. and celebrates the unveiling of an 18,000-square-foot facility that features a casino with 150 slot machines, a sportsbook lounge, a family friendly restaurant and 3,000 square feet of retail space. It will also include fueling stations for commercial and passenger vehicles.
The name “Crystal Sky” draws inspiration from the nearby tribal community in Winston County. The
community, known as Crystal Ridge, shares part of its name with the travel plaza. When unveiling the name of the new casino/travel plaza, Chief Cyrus Ben talked about what
it means to the area and its people. “This endeavor isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about weaving connections. Crystal Sky
will not only serve travelers passing through, but will also uplift the Louisville/Winston County area and honor the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.”
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Players are in for a real sweet treat at Riverwalk Casino Hotel. Munchies, an all-new quick service food and beverage outlet, features an array of frozen daiquiris, snacks and desserts. “We’re always looking for fresh ways to make Riverwalk Casino Hotel even more enjoyable for our guests,” said Brock VanWye, senior director of marketing and hotel. “With Munchies, it will be easier than ever for guests to make time for whatever they’re craving, from their favorite savory snacks and indulgent beverages to plenty of other mouthwatering munchies.” Munchies also has bar-top gaming machines.