Page 26 - Jackpot Magazine South ~ March, 2026

MISSISSIPPI — Imagine minding your own business in the casino, sitting at your slot machine, watching the reels spin and chasing that next bonus round. Suddenly, lights flash and an announcement echoes across the casino floor: your seat is on fire (figuratively, of course). Welcome to the excitement of a casino hot seat promotion, where luck doesn’t just live in the slot machine, it lives in the chair beneath you.
At any moment, while you’re casually playing your favorite slots or even your lucky table game, your seat can be randomly selected to win cash, bonus casino play, or prizes.
No secret handshake, no special button. Because in the world of hot seats, it’s not just about what you spin or the amount you bet — it is about where you are sitting.
No points or entries are needed to participate in a hot seat promotion. However, the most important aspect to note is that players must be using their players club card, whether at the slots or the tables. At the slots, make sure the card is properly inserted in the reader (check to see that your name appears with a welcome message). At the tables, give your card to the dealer or pit boss to get rated. Skipping these steps means you will not be eligible to win.
Here is a look at just some of the hot seat promotions in March. Some are weekly, others are on one specific day. Check your favorite casino to find out what they offer.
Island View Casino
Island View Casino Resort’s popular Free 4All Slot Tournament has a hot seat element to it. Every Saturday and Sunday in March, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 100 winners will share $15,000 in the tournament. The top prize is $2,500. Plus, 160 $25 hot seat winners will win
right at their machine. The best part — it’s free for all.
Scarlet Pearl Casino
Friday Hot Seats can be found at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. On Fridays, two winners actively playing will be selected every 15 minutes from 5 to 7 p.m. to win $250 cash. Players club member must be actively playing 15 minutes prior to winners being announced to be eligible to win.
Beau Rivage
Beau Rivage has hot seats on Thursday, March 19. Every 30 minutes from 4 to 8 p.m., five players club members will be drawn as a hot seat winner to receive a FreePlay prize that will be loaded directly to their account. Participants may only win once
during the promotion.
Hard Rock Biloxi
Baccarat players can take part in the $25,000 Baccarat Hot Seat every Sunday in March at Hard Rock Biloxi.
Ten baccarat players selected
between 9 and 11 p.m. will
each win $500 in Lucky
Bet vouchers each week.
Any Encore player actively
playing baccarat in Fortune
Palace will be eligible to win.
Golden Nugget Biloxi
The tables — and the seats — are red hot at Golden Nugget Biloxi. The Red Hot Table Games Hot Seats event takes place Sunday, March 22. From 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. 10 table games players (excluding baccarat) will be selected to win $500 Promo Chips. Players must have their card rated at the table to qualify to win. Prizes will be brought to the table game.
Boomtown Casino
Boomtown Casino Biloxi is hosting the Drinks on Demand Hot Seats every Friday in March. Players club members who order any type of beverage using the Drink on Demand QR code from 6 to 8 p.m. are eligible to win. One eligible player will randomly win a coupon or prize every 20 minutes. Coupons must be redeemed at the PENN Play Center the day they are issued.
Riverwalk Casino
Riverwalk Casino Hotel has three hot seat events in March. On Thursdays, March 5 and March 19, the Thirsty Thursdays Table Games Hot Seats take place. From 4 to 8 p.m., 24 winners will receive $200 in Promo Chips. And at 8 p.m., one winner will pick a card for a chance to win up to $1,000 in Promo Chips.
The Ace It Table Games Hot Seats take place Saturdays in March. From 5 to 9 p.m., 12 winners will be selected to pick a prize piece for a chance to win up to $1,000 in Promo Chips. At the top of each hour, one winner will receive $200
in Promo Chips. Plus, all winners will receive a voucher for a free
daiquiri.
And for slot players, the
Spring Fever Hot Seats take place every Friday. From 6 to 10 p.m., three winners will be selected every 15 minutes to pick a prize piece for a chance to win up to $1000 BonusPlay or $250 cash. Plus, one winner will get $300 BonusPlay at the top of each hour. Players must have
at least $10 coin-in to qualify.
For all hot seat events, guests must be
playing with their club card to be eligible to win.
WaterView Casino
Hot Seat Madness comes to
Seats ablaze
Sitting still can lead to winning big
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