Page 26 - Jackpot Magazine South ~ September, 2024

Find football fun at casino sportsbooks
MISSISSIPPI — Sports betting has grown in popularity in the six years since legalization in Mississippi. It is a sought-after option at casinos, given its integration with entertainment and the thrill of wagering on live events. Sports betting enhances the overall casino experience, offering both recreational enjoyment and a chance to cash in on sporting events while taking advantage of all casinos have to offer.
Players can catch the games, bet on them live, enjoy food and drink specials, and take part in themed giveaways and promotions as the 2024 season kicks off. Taking a closer look at sports book excitement, here are just some of the offerings found. Be sure to visit your favorite casino to find out what they have going on during football season.
Hard Rock Biloxi
Hard Rock Biloxi has a football promotion for guests who like to bet on pro games. From Sept. 8 through Jan. 5, 2025, players club members who wager $25 or more on any 2024 pro football game will receive an entry to pick the winners of the week’s Sunday and Monday games and the total number of points scored on the Monday game.
The top five entries with the most correct picks each week will win table games Free Bet vouchers. Winners will be announced each Tuesday at 11 a.m. Free Bet prizes are $200 for first place, $150 for second, $125 for third, $75 for fourth, and $50 for fifth place. Tie breakers will be decided by the total points scored on the Monday night game.
Guests who lose their football bets have a second chance to win by placing their non-winning tickets into the drum at the sportsbook each Saturday through the end of the year. On Saturdays at 3 and 7 pm., 10 tickets will be drawn with the winners receiving a $25 Free Bet voucher.
The Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar at Hard Rock features five betting windows
and 10 betting kiosks, surrounded by more than 30 large flat-screen TVs, displaying betting odds
and a variety of sports programming. Sports
fan can also enjoy cold beverages and game-day food.
Palace Casino
CONTACT Sports
& Race Book at Palace
Casino Resort features
an integrated betting and
bar experience. Players
can place their bets at one of the self- service terminals, or visit one of the teller windows for help with common and more advanced wagers.
Plus, enjoy premium viewing on HDTVs and big screens while dining in the sports bar and restaurant. Feast on such favorites as the waffle fry nachos, Texas brisket quesadilla, Philly cheesesteak, steak sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, salads, and, of course, wings.
CONTACT is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight. Food service is available Monday, Thursday and Friday, 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The full-service bar opens at 10 a.m. daily.
Treasure Bay
The Treasure Bay Sports Book offers a comfortable place to kick back and catch all the action. Located on the first floor of the casino, the sports book is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight.
During football season, guests will first want to place their bet at the sports book and then head up to blu on the ninth floor, where food and drink specials will be featured each Saturday, Sunday and Monday, starting Sept. 1. These game day specials include half-off draft beer,
plus half-off 10-pack wings, spinach and artichoke dip, and Tater Kegs.
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Harrah’s Gulf Coast
The sportsbook at Harrah’s Gulf Coast offers many ways to play and win. With its convenient location at the east entrance, Caesars Sportsbook allows players to count their bets, not their steps. Guests can park, walk in directly to the sportsbook and make their bets right upon entering. There is plenty of seating for guests who want to watch a number of games and events. The sportsbook is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Beau Rivage
Experience an electric game-day atmosphere at Beau Rivage’s BetMGM Book Bar and Grill, now featuring a million-dollar LED screen upgrade. As football season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 5, guests can enjoy exclusive specials and giveaways while watching and betting on a variety of sports.
BetMGM boasts a colossal 24-foot by 14-foot video wall and more than 100 HD screens, ensuring fans never miss a moment. Get comfortable on plush sofas and lounge chairs while enjoying round-the-clock sports action at two bars, playing at three video poker counters, and indulging in a variety of dining options.
Sports betting windows are open Monday, Thursday, and Sunday from