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Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Harrah’s Gulf Coast Trop Greenville
Holidays full of fun (and food) for employees
MISSISSIPPI — Everyone loves
the holidays and all the merriment
that goes along with them. Casino employees were treated to fun at work through parties, giveaways and special meals. Plus, some casinos even helped get the season started by handing out turkeys and hams to their workforce and hosting holiday meals.
Bally’s Vicksburg distributed turkeys to team members in November, and gave out hams and pumpkin pies in December. Plus, those who worked on Thanksgiving and Christmas were treated to a special meal.
In Greenville, Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa hosted traditional meals for team members in November and December. During the Thanksgiving dinner, grocery gift cards were distributed. In December, team members received a personal holiday card with a monetary gift from Harlow’s general manager.
Hard Rock Biloxi also provided each employee with their choice of a turkey or ham. But the real fun at Hard Rock happened during the family party for the children of employees. Families participated in activities, including writing letters to Santa, playing games and doing arts and crafts.
After a few years’ absence, several casinos brought back their family parties, including Silver Slipper Casino Hotel. The Hancock County property held a children’s Christmas party that had food, arts and crafts projects and presents for all the children. Santa
Claus also made an appearance at the party.
Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino had hundreds of children at their “Christmas joy”
party. Fun activities,
Christmas tree decorating contest, which is open to teams and individuals at the Biloxi property. The event is also a fundraiser as the beautifully adorned
snacks, movies, and
photo opportunities
filled the events. And in
Natchez, Magnolia Bluffs
Casino held a children’s
Christmas party for team
members. Activities
included decorating sugar
cookies, face painting and
taking pictures with Santa.
There was a kid-friendly buffet and a cotton candy station, plus each child received a gift.
The casino also participated in the annual Natchez Christmas Parade. The property’s general manager and others, including children of team members, rode on the float, tossing candy to the crowd.
Some casinos held friendly competitions during the holiday season. At Beau Rivage’s employee appreciation party, there were karaoke and air guitar competitions along
with a gingerbread house decorating contest. Winners were the guest experience team, who won the Made You Smile the Most award; security, Best Story; human resources, Best Experience; and housekeeping, WOW’d You The Most. Employees also enjoyed giveaways and a special holiday meal.
Treasure Bay held its annual
trees are displayed around the property and then sold in the gift shop with proceeds going to the Treasure Bay Charity Committee. The table games #1 team was the winner of this year’s Holly Jolly trophy.
Trop Greenville had holiday fun that included a door decorating
contest (finance department was the winner), a 12 Days of Holiday event and a festive New Year’s Eve party that saw everyone, including the general manager, getting down to the sounds of the ’70s.
Harrah’s Gulf Coast hosted an employee Christmas party with an unusual twist. At Santa’s Luau, employees could get their photos with surfer Santa and Mrs. Claus. There was plenty of luau-themed food, as well as cookie and ornament decorating stations and even a raffle with a variety of prizes given out throughout the day. Plus, employees received a gift card.
And along with parties and festive meals, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort employees found a different way to enjoy the holidays. Theo, a small elf, was a constant presence, showing
up throughout the property spreading holiday cheer to employees.
Santa at Silver Slipper Casino Hotel
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