Page 12 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Summer, 2026

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Marquitta Jhea Leslie James Ashley Ryan Madison Paler Poore Nance Likens Keely
Annual awards presented at Hard Rock
BILOXI — Hard Rock Biloxi presented its annual awards to employees at a gala in Hard Rock Live. The event included a meal prepared by Hard Rock partners, Sugar Factory, Half Shell, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Hard Rock Cafe.
Employees enjoyed live entertainment and social time before the Rockers of the Year were announced. Additionally, several employees received brand recognition awards.
Receiving the Rocker of the Year award for the gaming division was James
James Bercades
Ashley Dinh
the Year for the non-gaming division was Ashley Dinh, nightlife. Producer of the Year for the property was Marquitta Madison, reservations.
Also honored during the awards ceremony were Jhea Paler, food and beverage, who received the Take Time To Be Kind award; Leslie Poore, slots, All Is One award; James Nance, security, Love All Serve All award; and Ashley Likens, reservations, Save the Planet award. Ryan Keely, slots, received the Hard Rock Brand Ambassador award.
Bercades, Player Services, and Rocker of
Top Team Members
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa named its top team members of the year for 2025 during a night of celebration and elegance. Pictured from left are Fredrick Williams, facilities general maintenance, Team Member of the Year; Alicia Hampton, cage shift supervisor, Team Leader of the Year; Gloria Brown, casino services representative, Team Member of the Year; and Michael Titus, facilities supervisor, Team Leader of the Year. These team members received $2,000, while the team leaders received $2,500.
Isle Lula gives out team member honors
LULA — Isle of Capri Lula named it Team Members of the Month for the first quarter of 2026.
Ashley Magsby, casino cashier, received the honor for January. The February Team Member of the Month was Amy Hobbs,
slot attendant. Cedric Willingham, senior security officer, was named Team Member of the Month for March.
The team members each received 10,000 Total Rewards Credits, preferred parking and a certificate of recognition.
STARs named at Golden Nugget
BILOXI — Golden Nugget Biloxi recently named its STAR Employees of the Month for the first quarter of 2026. Nominees from several departments were recognized at a special luncheon where the three quarterly winners and three Leaders of the Quarter were named.
The first-quarter STAR employees were
Samuel Malley Jr., maintenance tech 1;
Brenda Harrison, hotel front agent; and Caleb
Nguyen, Lillie’s server. The Featured Leaders of
the Quarter were Nhan Le, table games floor
supervisor; Angel Hoops, purchasing manager; and Kemeeche Powell, assistant front
Golden Nugget General Manager Chett Harrison with STAR employees Samuel Malley Jr., Brenda Harrison and Caleb Nguyen.
desk manager.
All winners received a day off with pay, cash, and
a resort gift certificate. All were also eligible to be named the STAR Employee or Featured Leader of the Year for 2026.
Featured Leaders of the Quarter were Nhan Le, Angel Hoops and Kemeeche Powell.
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SUMMER 2026