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Contributions & Donations
Rodeo Sponsor
Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel served as a sponsor of the Southeastern Rodeo Association during the recent rodeo held
in Natchez. As part of the weekend festivities, Magnolia Bluffs hosted several of the association’s cowboys, who made special appearances inside the casino to meet guests and sign autographs. Adding to the excitement, Tim’s Hat Company joined the event on-site, offering
visitors a taste of authentic Western craftsmanship. The casino also featured a special “cowboy meal” at Playmakers Sportsbook Bar & Grill, giving guests a tasty way to join in the rodeo fun.
Walking To Help
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Employees at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort participated in two recent walks. The Gulf Coast Heart Walk was held in Jones Park in Gulfport and the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s took place at Point Cadet in Biloxi. Employees raised money for each event and brought their friends and family to join in.
King Biscuit Blues
Isle of Capri Casino Lula was a sponsor of the King Biscuit Blues Festival. The 2025 event took place in Helena, Arkansas in October. Pictured are King Biscuit representatives bringing the famous biscuits to share with the Isle team.
Sleep Out 4 Veterans
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast and Boomtown Casino Biloxi donated items to The American Legion Post 16, which hosted its annual Sleep Out 4 Veterans FUNraising event. The event is part of the post’s Project Blessings All Year Round. The two sister properties donated pallets,
sheets, pots and pans to be used by the veterans.
Nonprofit Grants
Beau Rivage team members presented grant checks from the MGM Resorts Foundation to three nonprofit agencies
in August. Contributions by Beau Rivage and MGM Resorts International employees supported the grants. Donations went to Lynn Meadow Discovery Center ($13,674), Mercy Housing and Human Development ($12,000), and Moore Community House ($20,000). Grant decisions were made by the company’s Community Grant Council, a dedicated employee volunteer committee that oversees the distribution of donations not designated for specific nonprofits or programs.
