Page 30 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Fall, 2026

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Wonderful At WaterView
Crewmember of the Quarter winners
Chuck Stewart and Bobbie Boudreaux
with COO Susan Varnes (center).
Outstanding crewmembers
shine bright at Treasure Bay
BILOXI —Treasure Bay Casino
and Hotel continues to shine a
spotlight on those who go above and
beyond, recognizing outstanding
crewmembers for the second quarter
of 2026. Nominated by their peers and
supervisors, these individuals embody
the service, values, and spirit that define
Treasure Bay.
Chuck Stewart, slot tech, was named
Crewmember of the Quarter, and Player
Services Manager Bobbie Boudreaux
was named Supervisor of the Quarter.
Stewart has been a dependable force
in the slot department for 20 years.
Known for his positive attitude, strong
work ethic, and willingness to help anyone,
Stewart consistently goes above and
beyond to keep the floor running smoothly.
“Chuck’s passion for his work and the pride
he takes in showing up for his team speak
volumes,” said Slot Manager Glynn Griffith.
“He’s someone we can always count
on, and he’s a tremendous asset to our
department.”
For the past 25 years, Boudreaux has
been a steady, positive force in Player
Services. “Bobbie’s professionalism,
reliability, and commitment to her team
Maurice Williams, lead security,
was named Team Member of
the Quarter for the first quarter
at WaterView Casino Hotel,
and (below) Robert Carpenter,
maintenance, received the honor
for the second quarter. Pictured
with General Manager Penny
Bankston, both received a
certificate, plaque, gift card, and
parking spot for the quarter.
set a standard of excellence,” said Matt
Ulm, director of hotel and player services.
“She leads with heart, lifts others up, and
delivers results that make a real impact.”
Nominees Marie Arrington, Richard
Brown, Corey Carter, Josh Cruso, Cathy
McDowell, Corey Lee, Christy McBride,
Michael Polk, Margaret Singh and Leronda
Stewart were also recognized and received
a cash award and a Treasure Bay gift card.
Stewart and Boudreaux each received
a cash prize, an engraved trophy, a day off
with pay, and a reserved parking space.
Both are also eligible for the Crewmember
and Supervisor of the Year award.
Bally’s Best
Bally’s Vicksburg
named its recent Team
Member and Team
Leader of the Quarter.
Brenda Shelby (right),
casino host, was
named Team Member
of the Quarter, and
Cora James (below,
center), casino shift manager, was named
Team Leader of the Quarter. The winners,
pictured with General Manager Derrius
Morris, each received a cash award along
with preferred parking and a trophy. Also
pictured below (left) is Cassy Muscalino,
human resources director.
STAR employees (above) and Featured
Leaders of the Quarter were recently
honored at Golden Nugget Biloxi.
30 M I S S I S S I P P I G A M I N G N E W S STARs named at Golden Nugget
BILOXI — Golden Nugget Biloxi
recently named its STAR Employees
of the Month for the second 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 second-quarter STAR
employees were Garfield Stallworth,
steward; Duong Tran, table games
dealer; and Jerry Justice, security
officer. The Featured Leaders of the
Quarter were Khang Nguyen, Lillie’s
Asian Cuisine sous chef; Belinda
Brumfield, hotel housekeeping shift
supervisor; and Tony Sparks, security
shift 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.
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