Tuesday, April 13, 2010

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Don’t miss the $50,000 Southland Park Sweepstakes this month at Southland Park Gaming and Racing in West Memphis, Ark. Every Saturday in April, a lucky 10 players will win $250 in free play and an additional $250 in cash if they are present at the drawing.
The weekly winners then qualify for a chance to win the grand prize of $50,000 in cash to be delivered to their home on June 29. See Player Rewards for complete details.
Also at Southland:
• Experience the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby at Southland on May 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southland will be offering two special dining options for you to kick back and enjoy the “Run For The Roses.”
The Kennel Club will be offering a full buffet for $30 or enjoy a heavy hors d’ovures buffet in the Starting Gate for $20. Guests 18 and over can make reservations starting April 1 by calling (800) 467-6182, ext. 8345.
• Don’t miss the Hound Madness Steaks Race finals on April 9. Watch the final dogs race to capture the hard earned title of champion. Pick the winning dog and be in the running to win a 50-inch plasma HDTV. See Player Rewards for details.
• New games have come to Southland Park Gaming & Racing. Come try some of the hottest new titles in gaming: Devil 7’s, Semper Fi, Mumbo Gumbo and all new Cash Corral and Roman Reels. All with features you’ll love: Penny, multi-reel, multi-line, single spin and free spin bonuses.
Also Southland has introduced Vegas Star Craps and has added 22 more games last month.
• Mondays are Sizzling Senior Days – Be there for the all new Sizzling Senior Mondays, with even greater benefits for seniors. Every Monday, player rewards members 50-plus who earn 10 points on their player rewards card from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. will receive $10 in free play. See Player Rewards for complete details.
• Don’t miss the free video poker tournament, every Tuesday at 7 p.m. First place wins a $500 cash prize, and two wild card winners will be drawn to win $50 in free play. The Top 10 spots and the two wild card winners move on to the quarterly tournament to play for a share of $10,000 in cash. Registration is from 5-7 p.m. every Tuesday, and the first quarterly tournament is June 29.
• This month’s Racing Schedule at Southland features simulcast racing only on Sundays and Tuesdays. Monday features a 16-race twilight schedule starting at 4 p.m., on Wednesday’s its a 16-race matinee starting at 1 p.m., Thursday’s feature 16 races starting at 7:15 p.m., on Friday its a 12-race matinee at 3 p.m. and 18 evening races at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday’s feature a 16-race matinee at 1 p.m. and 18 races starting at 7:15 p.m.
• Southland Park Gift Cards – Use gift cards where you choose at Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Use them for free play, table and racing vouchers, food and the gift shop. Buy yours today at guest services.
• Comfort Suites – Special rate for Southland Player Rewards Members is $89 per night or 5,000 Reward Points. The hotel is located just at the next exit – Exit 278. Must show Player Rewards Card at check–in to receive rate. Call Comfort Suites to reserve at (870) 733-9900.
Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Tunica, MS — See The Legends in Concert (live impersonator shows), April 15-18, $15/$25; Saliva, Saturday, May 15 at 8p.m., $20; Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers, Saturday, June 12 at 8 p.m., $45/$35 and Battle of the Bluff, prejudging begins on Saturday, July 24 at 9 a.m. and main event at 7 p.m., $20 for prejudging and $27.50/$37.50 for main event advance tickets, $32.50/$42.50 day of the show. Tickets for these shows at the River Palace Entertainment Center may be purchased at Ticketmaster phone center (901) 525-1515 or purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit Roxy’s Live for free live music weekends from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., including Robert Burgeis, April 9-10; Tyler Bailey, April 16-May 29; Lindsay Lawler, May 22 and Brinley Addington, April 30-May 1.. Visit www.samstowntunica.com for more information.
Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel Lula, MS — At The Isle of Capri, see Omar Cunningham & TK Soul Concert, Saturday, April 17 at 11 p.m., $15. Live music on Friday and Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. includes Zodiac Band, April 9-10; Lonnie Givens, April 16-17; Billy Jones, April 23-24 and Arizona, April 30-May 1. Sing live karaoke on Palm Terrace stage every Sunday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with George Carden.
Silver Star — In the Convention Center, see Roy Clark and Glen Campbell, together on stage, Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m. See free live music in the Starlight Lounge from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday - Saturday and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, including Michael Anthony and the Groove, April 8-10; Jeff Holland Band, Apri 7 and 11 and April 28-30; Derryl Perry, April 14-18 and Area Code, April 21-25. Call (866) 44PEARL, ext. 30356 for tickets and more information about upcoming shows.

Golden Moon — In the Xenon Lounge, enjoy free live entertainment on weekends. For more information on this event, call (866) 44PEARL.
Hollywood has a big lineup of free live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays in the Safari Bar Lounge. See The Big Boys, April 9-10; The Mudpuppies, April 16-17 and Greg Reding & the Memphis Allstars,, April 23-24. For more information on entertainment and promotions, call (800) 871-0711.
Gold Strike Casino Resort — Gold Strike Casino Resort regularly features headline entertainment. See Randy Travis, Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m., $39.95 and Chubby Checker, Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m., $39.95. Call (888) 245-4536 or visit www.golkstrike.com for available hotel packages. Gold Strike also features free live entertainment at the Stage2 Bar on Tuesday through Saturday, including Dian Diaz, April 6-10 and Eddie Wayne Vace, April 9-10. Call Gold Strike for information at (888) 24KPLAY.
TUNICA RESORTS – Legends in Concert, the original and largest live celebrity spectacular in the world, is coming to the River Palace Entertainment Center at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica, MS, Thursday-Sunday, April 15-18, for a five-show engagement.
The live tribute show, now celebrating its 26th anniversary as the longest-running family-friendly production show in the history of Las Vegas, features universally-renowned performers who transform, in every detail, into the celebrity superstars they portray.
This year’s show features Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson; Chad Givens as Tim McGraw; Annika Nielsen as Faith Hill; and Coty Alexander as Madonna.
Legends in Concert is known for its elaborate theatrical sets and costumes and full array of special effects, including three-dimensional multimedia and multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art lighting, laser and sound systems. An outstanding cast of talented singers and dancers – each accomplished performers themselves – and a live orchestra comprised of some of the top musicians in the industry, support each Legends in Concert production. For more information, visit www.legendsinconcert.com.
“The Sam’s Town performances will feature accomplished dancers, a live orchestra and four of the top tribute artists in the business, direct from Las Vegas,” said Brian Brigner, CEO for Legends in Concert.
Show times are Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 17 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 18 at 3 p.m.
Ticket prices start at $10 ($15 for 8 p.m. engagements) and can be purchased online at www.samstowntunica.com or in person (day of concert only) at the River Palace Entertainment Center box office. Guests must be 21 or older.
GREENVILLE, Miss. — The casino that offers “the best of everything” is adding about 100 of the hottest new games to the casino floor. At Harlow’s Casino Resort & Hotel, players can be some of the first to experience the new Goldfish, Treasures of Machu Picchu, and Reelin and Boppin games, as well as multi-level progressive slots like Sex and the City, and Elvis Rockin’ the Charts.
With more than 33,000 square feet of gaming space, players can now find and play all their favorite games in addition to the newest slots.
Tom Dashiell, vice president of operations, said Harlow’s strives to give its guests “the best of everything,” and the addition of the new slot machines is a continuation of that policy.
“We want to jump start 2010 and make it bigger than 2009. We’re always working to make ourselves more attractive to guests. That’s why we’ve experienced year-to-year growth since this property opened,” Dashiell said.
He said players want more time on device and more bonus round opportunities, which is why Harlow’s has invested heavily in video slots that provide that type of gaming experience.
“Once players come here, they see we have the right mix of tables, poker and popular slots,” he explained. “A lot of our guests come three to four times a week and a lot come from outside of a 50-mile radius... from Arkansas and other parts of Mississippi.”
In addition to the games, headline entertainment and luxurious rooms add to Harlow’s appeal and bring people from near and far.
Recent performers at Harlow’s 2,600-seat Celebrity Arena amphitheater include famous entertainers like Crystal Gayle and Bobby Rush. Coming soon are such performers as the rock band Skid Row and country music legend David Allen Coe. Harlow’s is Greenville’s newest place to play and also features three restaurants in addition to its 100 luxurious hotel rooms and suites.