By David Grisham
TUNICA RESORTS — Things are changing at Resorts Casino as the gaming destination nears completion of its multi-million dollar renovation - which has been titled the “Resorts Reboot” at the property.
A total renovation of The Buffet at Resorts is progressing nicely and a rebranding of the dining space will complete the transformation. The Delta Blues Buffet is scheduled to open Saturday, June 28, said Resorts General Manager Tony Scudiero.
The GM said the Delta Blues Buffet will feature new flooring, chairs, tables, countertops and serving areas. Fresh paint on the walls and ceilings and new artwork will add fresh new update look.
“The artwork will support the culture of the Delta and we will feature food from the region – home cooking,” Scudiero said, as he led a tour of the ongoing construction. He said that food quality will be emphasized, saying, “We will be offering items like crab legs, other seafood, and desserts prepared by our pastry chef for an unprecedented dining experience at Resorts.”
In the meantime, a temporary buffet remains available in Meeting Room A, across from the permanent buffet. The room has the capacity for 300 people and has been set up and decorated to provide a pleasant dining environment for guests while the Delta Blues Buffet is being readied.
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Resorts’ TJ’s Steakhouse is also being rebranded. It will soon be known as “Highway 61 Grill.” The new Highway 61 Grill will open to the public on Sunday, June 28. A new menu and a more casual approach to fine dining are just some of the changes on tap for the restaurant.
A new chef de cuisine is in the house. Anglius Thompson joined the F&B team a few weeks ago. His has worked at the Fitz and at Horseshoe Tunica - where he was a part of the opening team. Chef Thompson said he is eager to provide guests with a new dining experience.
Another area of change: the casino floor. Hundreds of new games are in place and new machines arrive regularly. “We’ve rearranged the slot floor and have more carousels than before. It hasn’t looked this good in 15 years,” Scudiero said.
Resorts began rearranging the casino floor in mid-March and starting adding new penny slots at that time. New machines include such titles as Roman Tribune, Dynasty Riches, Bear Mountain, Fortunes of the Orient, Dragon’s Law, Roman Chariots and Mystical Pharaoh. Look for more new arrivals every week.
Along with the new slots, Resorts continues work on a new player tracking system, and it is supposed to be in place by June 27 as well. “It will have all of the bells and whistles,” Scudiero said.
The people at Resorts are getting a makeover of sorts, too. A regional director of Service Excellence is in the house, emphasizing customer service through employee training. On the latest visit, the food and beverage team was preparing for a training session.
The hotel is also getting a lot of attention. The renovation of the inn’s third and fourth floors have been completed and work on the remaining floors is progressing nicely as new carpeting, paint, sheers and drapes are being installed. Hallways will feature new carpeting and tile, too. When all is said and done, all 201 rooms will receive a makeover. Scudiero said all rooms are scheduled for completion by June 27.
The guest restrooms on the casino floor have also been completely redone. Guests can expect to see new countertops, flooring, dividers, paint and more when they visit now. The largest of the first-floor bathrooms was the first one targeted and features a wood-like ceramic tile plank and an attractive blue and gray color scheme.
“We are proud to be a part of the Tunica casino market and thrilled to be able to invest millions to provide an exceptional experience for our guests,” said Scudiero. “It’s important for our future and really, a very positive note for the future of the overall Tunica market.”
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