Page 19 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Spring, 2026

Contributions & Donations
Trees of Hope
IP Casino Resort Spa announced the winners of its annual Trees of Hope holiday competition. A total of 15 participating nonprofit organizations decorated holiday trees. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence (above) received the most votes and the first-place prize of $3,000, followed by the Hancock Resource Center, $2,000; and the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi- Ocean Springs, $1,500. IP Casino Vice President and General Manager Daniel Ihm is pictured with the winner.
Charitable Tradition
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa continued its tradition of charitable giving in the community, demonstrating its commitment to the region’s well-being, with several recent donations. Donations of $1,000 were made to the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County and the Washington County Economic Alliance, while $500 was given to the Salpe Adult Daycare Center and East Park Community Outreach. “Giving back is not just a responsibility, it’s a core part of who we are, and we’re proud to support local initiatives throughout the year,” said Roscoe N. Greene, president and general manager at the Greenville property.
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Golden Nugget helps provide community support
BILOXI — Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi fulfilled its 11th round of charitable giving, bringing its total community donations to more than $60,000, supporting 18 local organizations, in 2025.
“Our team is proud to support initiatives that provide critical support to the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Chett Harrison, Golden Nugget general manager. “Together with other community leaders, we’re thrilled to support these organizations that work tirelessly to help improve the quality of life for the local residents and tourists of the Coast.”
Organizations receiving support from Golden Nugget include American Heart Association, Back Bay Mission, The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast, CASA of South Mississippi, Catholic Social and Community Services-Mercy Cross Day Center, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Home of Grace Corporation, Gulf Coast Community Ministries, Joseph’s Home Inc., Loaves & Fishes, The Lord is My Help, Mental Health Association of South MS, Mississippi Heroes, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School, Salvation Army, Potter’s House Ministries, Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Vietnamese Buddhist Temple of Biloxi.
Golden Nugget General Manager Chett Harrison (left) and property executives join to present a $5,000 donation to Home of Grace representatives.
Sock Donation
Isle Casino Hotel Lula donated nearly 400 pairs of socks to Crestpark Nursing Home in Helena, Arkansas, and to the Clarksdale Nursing Home in Mississippi. Socks are popular items in the nursing homes, especially in the winter months.
Dinner And Some Music
Silver Slipper Casino Hotel provided a New Year’s Eve dinner featuring turkey, ham and all the trimmings to the King’s Kitchen outreach ministry. Pictured with members of the King’s Kitchen team are food and
beverage personnel Brett “Bubba” Letlow and Executive Chef Joey Amann. The King’s Kitchen provides hot meals to those in need three days a week in Bay St. Louis. The casino also recently donated a $5,000 baby grand piano to the Hancock County Performing Arts Center.