Page 3 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Spring, 2026

Table of Contents
THISISSUE
17
Treasure Bay finance team crewmembers Jerry Bellocq, Diannah Roell, John Brown, LaTonya Parker, Lucretia Isaacs, Lisa Misko, Drena McCord, Vickie Scott and Ryan Waguespack with their winning wreath.
Decorating
contest doubles
as fundraiser at
Treasure Bay
BILOXI — Treasure Bay crewmembers went all out for the Christmas Wreath Decorating Contest, delivering a collection of fun, festive, and creative entries. Open to both teams and individuals, the annual competition also serves as a fundraiser, with participants decorating wreaths around a wide variety of holiday-inspired themes.
Wreaths were judged in several categories, with prizes awarded to the top three entries. “We had some really beautiful submissions this year,” said Matthew Ulm, director of hotel and player services. “Judging was based on creativity, Christmas spirit, originality, and overall ‘wow’ factor.”
First place and the coveted Holly Jolly trophy went to the finance team, followed by EVS in second place and beverage in third.
Each winning team also selected a charity to receive a monetary donation in their name.
All wreaths were sold in the Gift Shop, with proceeds benefiting the Treasure Bay Charity Committee. “Not only do the wreaths bring joy to those who purchase them,” Ulm added, “but they also help support local charities throughout the year.”
EVERYISSUE
19
12
SPRING 2026
COVER STORY
8 Secret Santa
Casino employees make the holidays brighter for children.
FEATURES
4 Holiday Cheer
Festive sweaters and fun parties were part of the celebrations.
7 Pie In The Sky
Harrah’s Gulf Coast holds Fall Fest for employees and families.
16 Top Awards
Housekeeping, HEROs, chefs and more honored in a variety of ways.
6 Moving Ahead
Changes in personnel around the state.
10 People In The News Year-end awards presented in Biloxi, Vicksburg, Hancock County and D’Iberville.
19 Contributions &
Donations
Food fights, diaper drives, coin collections: Casinos give to those in need.
On The Cover
Treasure Bay crewmembers with the gifts collected for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence.
SPRING 2026
MISSISSIPPI GAMING NEWS 3