Page 9 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Spring, 2024

Added Attractions
Fitz opens new restaurant
TUNICA — Fitz Casino & Hotel welcomed a new culinary gem to its establishment with the grand opening of Dominick’s Food + Spirits, a tribute to the late Dominick “Scoots” Scudiero,
a revered figure in the hospitality industry. The February ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Vice President and General Manager Tony Scudiero and his family, marked a poignant moment for the Scudiero family and the casino community.
“This restaurant isn’t just about great
food; it’s about honoring my father’s
legacy,” remarked Tony Scudiero during
the ceremony. “My father loved four
things: family, food, people, and Las
Vegas. Dominick’s embodies his passion
for hospitality and his dedication to making everyone feel like family.”
Fitz Casino & Hotel General Manager Tony Scudiero, surrounded by family, cuts the ribbon to open a new restaurant that pays homage to his father, Dominick.
Named after Dominick Scudiero, known affectionately as “Scoots,” the restaurant, located upstairs just off the casino floor, features cherished family recipes, including their famous spaghetti sauce passed down through generations. Photographs of Dominick adorn the walls, alongside memorabilia from his storied career in hospitality spanning over six decades.
The menu at Dominick’s offers a blend of hearty American classics and Italian favorites.
“We’ve crafted a menu that reflects not only my father’s love for good food, but also his commitment to excellence,” said Scudiero. “Every dish tells a story, just as my father’s life did.”
Ribbon cutting at the Crystal Sky Travel Plaza in Louisville, Mississippi.
MBCI expands gaming portfolio
LOUISVILLE — In 2024, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians expanded their gaming portfolio with the launch of Crystal Sky Travel Plaza in Louisville, Mississippi. Crystal Sky Travel Plaza boasts 150
slot machines and a Sportsbook lounge. Additional amenities include a family-style restaurant named Mama ‘n’ Em, a quick- service deli, convenience retail, and fuel services for both commercial and personal vehicles.
The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Dec. 19, had more than 500 in attendances and featured a
live band and food trucks. Chief of the
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Cyrus Ben, chairman of the Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise, highlighted the development timeline starting with the Silver Star Casino in 1994. The new opening signified progress for the more than 11,000 MBCI Tribal members.
The MBCI employs more than 5,000 people in east central Mississippi, and the addition of Crystal Sky has created nearly 200 new jobs. Crystal Sky joins Bok Homa Casino near Laurel, Mississippi, and Pearl River Resort near Philadelphia, Mississippi, in providing entertainment and fostering economic development
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