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Official Newsmagazine of the Mississippi Gaming Industry
SPRING 2026 Volume XXIII Issue 1
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Rockin’ Sweaters
Year-End Celebration
Isle Casino Hotel held a year-end celebration in honor of its team members. All team members were treated to a special dinner and were given gifts. They were also encouraged to wear an ugly Christmas sweater to add to the fun.
Ugly Sweater Winner
An ugly sweater contest was held among the associates of Pearl River Resort, Bok Homa Casino, and Crystal Sky Travel Plaza during the holidays. Lasharia Holman (above), Pearl River Resort, was the first-place winner, followed by Cathy Doiron, Bok Homa, second; and Lisa Moulds, Pearl River Resort, third.
Tasty Holiday Welcome
Gold Strike Casino Resort had a sweet welcome to the property during the holiday season with its artisan-crafted, giant gingerbread house. Showcased in the lobby, the creation was designed and built by Gold Strike Pastry Chef Mohamed Rojan. Rising six-feet tall, stretching eight-feet long and spanning four-feet wide, the giant house was made from more than 200 pounds of gingerbread, 100 pounds of royal icing and 75 pounds of candy and toys. The holiday centerpiece required a team of more than five members and more than 60 hours of skilled craftsmanship to complete.
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Hard Rock employees rocked their holiday sweaters on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day helping to spread joy throughout the property.