Page 28 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Winter, 2023

Contributions & Donations
TITO Donations
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast made several donations, including one to the Bay St. Louis Police Department Fallen Officers Fund. The money was collected through guest donations of casino ticket-in, ticket-out vouchers. General Manager Barry Regula (center) presented a check for $2,618.27 to officials with the fund.
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Fitz Casino & Hotel donated $5,000 to Havenview Middle School. The money will be used for the Memphis school’s softball program. Pictured with General Manager Tony Scudiero are (from left) Chris Odle, Fitz manager; Myesha James, Havenview athletic director; Tamara Odle, coach; and Darla Young-Berry, principal.
Officer Felix Jacobs, security, was the first-place winner in Treasure Bay’s chili cook-off.
Treasure Bay
holds cook-off
to raise money
BILOXI — Treasure Bay’s Charitable Committee recently
held a chili cook-off fundraiser for crewmembers. By popular vote, the first-place winner was an entry from the security department.
“We had a great turnout for
the cook-off,” said Matthew Ulm, head of the Charitable Committee. “Everyone had a great time and each of the entries was unique — some spicy, some creamy, but all made with love.”
A sample cup of each chili was $5 and included chips, a variety of toppings, and a bottle of water.
Following the security department’s top dish, the second- place winner was prepared by Marilyn Mohler of the slots department. Third place was prepared by the buffet’s Cequeta Lang.
All proceeds raised by the Charitable Committee are donated to local organizations throughout the year. In addition to a trophy
and bragging rights, the first-place winner had the honor of selecting the charity for this fundraiser, and a $1,000 donation was made to the Fallen Officers Benevolence Fund.
Helping United Way
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa made a donation to the United Way of Washington County for $23,047. Harlow’s General Manager Roscoe Greene and employees presented the check to United Way board members (front
row) Nathan Benzing, Cindy Deerman, Parker England and Katherine Shamoon, all of whom currently serve on the board with Greene.
Donating To CASA
Magnolia Bluffs Casino & Hotel donated $1,914.81 to CASA of Natchez. The money was collected through guest donations of their cashout redemption vouchers. Magnolia Bluffs has donation boxes next to each
redemption kiosk on the slot floor providing an easy way for guests to donate their remaining change or their entire voucher amount.
Chili For Children
Bally’s Vicksburg was a sponsor of the 13th Annual Chili for Children fundraising event in February. More than $20,000 was raised and donations were given to the Vicksburg Warren Children’s Shelter and Jacob’s Ladder Learning Center.