Casinos have lots to offer Mid-Southerners
Jackpot! Magazine provides update on New Year's Eve parties and entertainment line-up for early 2013
MISSISSIPPI — North Mississippi and the Mid-South area casinos have a lot of entertainment planned for New Year's Eve and beyond. It is little wonder Mid-Southerners love to see the New Year arrive at their favorite area casinos. Here is some information to help you plan to ring in the New Year the fun way.
• Bally’s Casino — New Year’s Eve, enjoy a Champagne toast at midnight with hats and balloons and party favors. For sports fans, Bally’s has a 16 x 9-foot HDTV screen and plasma screens that are always tuned to your favorite games.• Fitz Casino & Hotel — On Dec. 31 there will be a Champagne toast and New Year’s countdown at the Stage Bar at 11:45. New Year’s Day drawings Jan. 1 are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be a $10,000 Promo Cash Slot Tournament. See Fitz for complete details. The Fitz features free live entertainment at the casino’s Stage Bar on Wednesday-Thursday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m.-4 a.m. and Sunday, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
• Gold Strike Casino Resort — On New Year’s Eve, count down to midnight on the casino floor, complete with Champagne toast and party favors. The Troy Laz Band plays that night from 6 to 10 p.m. and Almost Famous sees in the New Year from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Gold Strike features headline entertainment. See Restless Heart, Saturday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m.; Patti Labelle, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m., $79.95/$89.95; Grand Funk Railroad and War, Saturday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m., $39.95/$49.95; Vince Gill, Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m., $79.95/$89.95; B.B. King, Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m., $69.95/$79.95 and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m./ $59.95/$64.95. Gold Strike also features free live entertainment at the Stage2 Bar, including Trigger Proof, Dec. 26-29. Football season is here and LA Lounge at Gold Strike Casino Resort is the place to score a great seat and your favorite beer or cocktail. With five big screens, including a 60-inch wide screen, catch your favorite college and pro teams as they take to the turf Thursday-Monday nights. Lounge in style at Liquid Assets, Tunica’s ultra hot lounging spot. Find a cozy corner in one of the many plush sofas, where you can kick up your heels for a while. Grab a cocktail, chill out or take a sophisticated time out, L.A. style. Features two bars and flat screens. Call Gold Strike at (888) 24KPLAY.• Harrah’s Tunica — On New Year’s Eve, get your party favors at the casino entrances. In the Field House, located on the second floor of the casino, there will be a New Year’s Eve Party, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. The Mudflap Kings will perform beginning at 10 p.m. General admission party pass is $15 (includes entry to the NYE party and two complimentary draft beers). The VIP Party Pass is $50 (includes VIP entry to the Field House NYE party, private seating area, buffet, complimentary draft beer and house wine, dedicated wait staff and VIP gift bag).
• Hollywood Casino — The Mud Puppies will perform for free in the Safari Lounge on Monday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. At midnight, they will lead in the New Year’s Eve Countdown accompanied by a balloon drop and party favors for all. Hollywood has free live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays in the Safari Bar Lounge. See The Mudpuppies, Dec. 28-31; Greg Reding & The Memphis All-Stars, Jan. 4-5; Ricky Lynn Gregg, Jan. 11-12, The Millionaires, Jan. 18-19 and Kenny Kidd, Jan. 25-26. For more information on entertainment and promotions, call (800) 871-0711.
• Horseshoe Tunica — On Sunday, Dec. 30, see Huey Lewis & The News, 8 p.m. Tickets are $40/$50/$60, plus Tcketmaster fees. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Guest must be 21 years or older. On Monday, Dec. 31, Stage Bar bands are: Terry Mike Jeffrey, Rob & the Rage and the Soul Shockers. Get your party favors at the main casino entrance and in the hotel area toward casino floor. There will be a midnight countdown and Champagne toast on the casino floor.
• Resorts Casino Hotel Tunica — On Fridays and Saturdays, see free live entertainment beginning at 8 p.m. See the Tommy Akers, Dec. 28-29. Coming soon: Keith Morrison, Jan. 4-5; Millionaires, Jan. 11-12; Tommy Akers, Jan. 18-19 and Arizona, Jan. 25-26.
• Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall — On New Year’s Eve, see Brian McComas in the Atrium and Bobby Marquez from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Roxy’s Live. There will be a free Champagne toast at midnight along with a big balloon drop. See Lee Brice, Saturday, Jan. 12, at 8 p.m., $15/$25 and George Jones on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m., $55/$45. Taxes and service fees apply. Call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. Visit Roxy’s Live for free live music weekends, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. See the 1-900 Band, Dec. 30-31. Visit www.samstowntunica.com for more information.
• Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel — On New Year’s Eve on the Stage Bar: See The Living Daylights, 5 to 9 p.m. and Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get your party favors at the casino entrances. Open to the public: $30,000 Free Slot Play drawings beginning at 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
• Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel Lula — At The Isle of Capri, see Johnny Gill, Saturday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. (hotel/tickets packages from $149, code: GILL). Call (800) THE-ISLE (800) 843-4753). Enjoy live free music on Friday and Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. On the Palm Terrace Stage, see Hoosier Daddies, Dec. 28-31 (Coral Reef Stage) and Ricky Lynn Gregg, Dec. 28-31. Plan to attend the Disco Superstar New Year’s Extravaganza. The night of dancing, drinks and fun includes live music from Hoosier Daddies and Ricky Lynn Gregg, Champagne toast, party favors and confetti cannons at midnight.
• Harlow’s Casino Resort & Hotel — See Keith Sweat, Friday, Jan. 11, $40, and Travis Tritt, Saturday, Jan. 12, $40. Enjoy free music at Tabu Lounge. At the Jean & Friends Bar on Fridays and Saturdays, see free live entertainment, including Billy Jones, Dec. 29, 30 and 31. Call (866) 524-5825 or visit www.harlowscasino.com for information or to purchase tickets.
• Southland Park Gaming & Racing —The Juke Joint features live music on Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. See DJ Crumbz, Dec. 28-29 and Dec. 31, plus Jan. 25-26; Preston Shannon, Jan. 4-5; Triplthret, Jan. 11-12 and After Dark Band, Jan. 18-19. The New Year’s Eve Big Top Bash 5 is Dec. 31. It’s time to plan for New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s Eve Big Top Bash 5 is coming to Southland Park Gaming and Racing.
Dance into 2013 with DJ Crumbz spinning all of your favorite rump-shakin’ music in the Juke Joint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Indulge in your favorite carnival goodies for free from 9 to 11 p.m. and enjoy carnival games and prizes from 8 to 10 p.m., while supplies last. Ring in the New Year with champagne stations on the gaming floor. Experience the madness of stilt walkers and magicians or the creativity of balloon artists and the acrobatic skills of jugglers, to name a few of the variety entertainers who will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. You can also ride your favorite carnival rides like the Nemesis 360 and the Ferris Wheel. Player Rewards members ride for free from 5 p.m. to midnight. You must be 21 years of age or older.
You can also Countdown to Cash. As the clock counts down, beginning at 3 p.m., the prizes go up every half hour until 11 p.m. Player Rewards members using their Player Rewards cards will be drawn every 30 minutes to win free play from $50 to $600. At 11:30pm, one lucky player will win $2,013 in cash. See Player Rewards for details on this and other promotions.
On Sundays: Live Band Karaoke, 7:30-11:30 (pick from your favorite songs and sign with the accompaniment of a live band.); Monday: Live Trivia, 7 p.m.; Tuesday is Karaoke Night starting at 7 p.m.; Wednesday is the night for Live Trivia beginning at 7 p.m.; Thursday is Comedy Night starting at 8 p.m., featuring national headliners. Now in the Shine Blounge, enjoy featured nights from 5 to 10 p.m. Margarita Mondays feature top shelf margaritas with a shot of shine. On Wine Wednesdays, enjoy wine flights with selections of fruits and cheeses. Craft Beer Fridays feature brews of the week. Southland also serves domestic beers and house brand liquors. Ask about the “Shine E. Nut mix.”
• Pearl River Resort — At Silver Star, see headline entertainment. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. In the Starlight Lounge, ring in the New Year, Friday-Monday, Dec. 28-31, with Michael Anthony and The Groove from 5 to 10 p.m. and Area Code from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. There is a $15 cover charge. Call (866) 44PEARL for more information.
At Golden Moon - In The Arena, see live headline entertainment regularly. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. For Pearl River Resort, call (866) 44PEARL.
• Harlow’s Casino Resort & Hotel — See Keith Sweat, Friday, Jan. 11, $40, and Travis Tritt, Saturday, Jan. 12, $40. Enjoy free music at Tabu Lounge. At the Jean & Friends Bar on Fridays and Saturdays, see free live entertainment, including Billy Jones, Dec. 29, 30 and 31. Call (866) 524-5825 or visit www.harlowscasino.com for information or to purchase tickets.
• Southland Park Gaming & Racing —The Juke Joint features live music on Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. See DJ Crumbz, Dec. 28-29 and Dec. 31, plus Jan. 25-26; Preston Shannon, Jan. 4-5; Triplthret, Jan. 11-12 and After Dark Band, Jan. 18-19. The New Year’s Eve Big Top Bash 5 is Dec. 31. It’s time to plan for New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s Eve Big Top Bash 5 is coming to Southland Park Gaming and Racing.
Dance into 2013 with DJ Crumbz spinning all of your favorite rump-shakin’ music in the Juke Joint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Indulge in your favorite carnival goodies for free from 9 to 11 p.m. and enjoy carnival games and prizes from 8 to 10 p.m., while supplies last. Ring in the New Year with champagne stations on the gaming floor. Experience the madness of stilt walkers and magicians or the creativity of balloon artists and the acrobatic skills of jugglers, to name a few of the variety entertainers who will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. You can also ride your favorite carnival rides like the Nemesis 360 and the Ferris Wheel. Player Rewards members ride for free from 5 p.m. to midnight. You must be 21 years of age or older.
You can also Countdown to Cash. As the clock counts down, beginning at 3 p.m., the prizes go up every half hour until 11 p.m. Player Rewards members using their Player Rewards cards will be drawn every 30 minutes to win free play from $50 to $600. At 11:30pm, one lucky player will win $2,013 in cash. See Player Rewards for details on this and other promotions.
On Sundays: Live Band Karaoke, 7:30-11:30 (pick from your favorite songs and sign with the accompaniment of a live band.); Monday: Live Trivia, 7 p.m.; Tuesday is Karaoke Night starting at 7 p.m.; Wednesday is the night for Live Trivia beginning at 7 p.m.; Thursday is Comedy Night starting at 8 p.m., featuring national headliners. Now in the Shine Blounge, enjoy featured nights from 5 to 10 p.m. Margarita Mondays feature top shelf margaritas with a shot of shine. On Wine Wednesdays, enjoy wine flights with selections of fruits and cheeses. Craft Beer Fridays feature brews of the week. Southland also serves domestic beers and house brand liquors. Ask about the “Shine E. Nut mix.”
• Pearl River Resort — At Silver Star, see headline entertainment. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. In the Starlight Lounge, ring in the New Year, Friday-Monday, Dec. 28-31, with Michael Anthony and The Groove from 5 to 10 p.m. and Area Code from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. There is a $15 cover charge. Call (866) 44PEARL for more information.
At Golden Moon - In The Arena, see live headline entertainment regularly. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com. For Pearl River Resort, call (866) 44PEARL.
