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1st Jackpot Casino Tunica
Location Tunica Resorts, Mississippi
Address 1450 Jackpot Blvd, Robinsonville, MS 38664
Opening date1995; 25 years ago
Total gaming space46,535 sq ft (4,323.2 m2)
Casino typeRiverboat casino
OwnerGaming & Leisure Properties
Operating license holderPenn National Gaming
Previous namesBally’s
Website1stjackpot.com

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica (formerly Bally's) is a casino and former hotel in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi. It is owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming. The casino has 46,535 square feet (4,323.2 m2) of gaming space, with 899 slot machines and 16 table games.[1]

History[edit]

Bally's Saloon & Gambling Hall was originally opened on December 6, 1993 at Mhoon Landing by Bally Manufacturing.[2][3]

In 1994, Lady Luck Gaming opened its Olympia Hotel in Robinsonville, an area 10 miles north of Mhoon Landing which had emerged as a prime casino site because of its closer proximity to Memphis.[4] Lady Luck began construction of a casino to accompany the hotel, but suspended it later that year because of financial difficulties.[5]

In February 1995, Bally and Lady Luck entered into a joint venture agreement, under which Bally would close its casino and move the barge upriver to dock at Lady Luck's hotel.[4] Bally would own 58 percent of the combined venture and manage it, with Lady Luck and a local partner owning the rest.[4][6] Bally's at Mhoon Landing closed on February 9.[4] The casino reopened at its new location in Robinsonville (now Tunica Resorts) on December 18, 1995.[7]

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica Robinsonville

Hilton Hotels acquired Bally in 1996 and then purchased Lady Luck's share of Bally's Tunica in 1997 for $15 million.[8] Hilton's gaming division, including Bally's, was spun off in 1998 as Park Place Entertainment, later renamed as Caesars Entertainment.

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In 2004, Harrah's Entertainment agreed to purchase Caesars.[9] The deal provoked antitrust concerns in some markets, including Tunica, where the combined company would own 5 out of the 9 casinos in the area.[10] To ensure approval of the merger, Harrah's and Caesars agreed to sell four casinos, including Bally's Tunica and Harrah's Mardi Gras, to Colony Capital.[11] The sale was completed in April 2005.[12] The casino continued using the Bally's name under a licensing agreement. The two properties became part of Resorts International Holdings, a newly formed affiliate of Colony Capital.[13]

In 2011, facing a threat of foreclosure, Resorts International Holdings agreed to hand over ownership of Bally's Tunica and Resorts Tunica (formerly Harrah's) to lenders.[14] Foundation Gaming Group, a company based in Gulfport, was retained to manage the two properties.[15]

In January, 2014, RIH Acquisitions MS II assumed the management of Bally's Tunica and Resorts Tunica.

In May 2017, Bally's and Resorts Tunica were sold in a joint deal, with Gaming & Leisure Properties acquiring their real estate assets for a total of $83 million, and Penn National purchasing the operating assets for a total of $44 million.[16][17] The casino was renamed in September 2017 to 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica.[18] The hotel was later demolished.[19]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^Monthly Survey Information (Property Data)(PDF) (Report). Mississippi Gaming Commission. September 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  2. ^Laurel Campbell (December 7, 1993). 'Adjacent casinos open in Tunica'. The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, TN – via NewsBank.
  3. ^'Bally's licensed to open in Tunica'. The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, TN. AP. December 4, 1993 – via NewsBank.
  4. ^ abcdMichelle Hillier (February 10, 1995). 'Bally's Casino to try luck closer to Memphis'. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock, AR – via NewsBank.
  5. ^Mike Hughlett (August 26, 1994). 'Casino company halts projects in Mississippi'. The Times-Picayune. New Orleans, LA – via NewsBank.
  6. ^'The Ticker - Lady Luck'. Chicago Sun-Times. February 10, 1995 – via NewsBank.
  7. ^Michelle Hillier (December 22, 1995). 'Bally's rolls upriver, reopens casino closer to Memphis crowds'. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock, AR – via NewsBank.
  8. ^'Lady Luck sells interest in Bally's'. The Advocate. Baton Rouge, LA. AP. November 7, 1997 – via NewsBank.
  9. ^Suzette Parmley (July 16, 2004). 'Harrah's plans to acquire Caesars'. Philadelphia Inquirer – via NewsBank.
  10. ^Oliver Staley (September 1, 2004). 'Casinos to be sold in merger'. The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, TN – via NewsBank.
  11. ^Oliver Staley (September 28, 2004). '2 Tunica casinos are sold'. The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, TN – via NewsBank.
  12. ^Michelle L. Quinn (April 27, 2005). 'Few changes as Resorts takes over at E.C. casino'. Post-Tribune. Gary, IN – via NewsBank.
  13. ^'Company creates casino division, names COO'. Las Vegas Sun. July 11, 2005. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  14. ^Wayne Parry (November 4, 2011). 'Deal keeps struggling casino out of foreclosure'. The Star-Ledger. Newark, NJ – via NewsBank.
  15. ^'Firms chosen to run 2 casinos'. Huntsville Times. November 19, 2011 – via NewsBank.
  16. ^Form 10-Q: Quarterly Report (Report). Gaming & Leisure Properties. May 3, 2017. p. 8 – via EDGAR.
  17. ^Form 10-Q: Quarterly Report (Report). Penn National Gaming. May 3, 2017. p. 23 – via EDGAR.
  18. ^'Facebook - 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica'. September 11, 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  19. ^https://wreg.com/2017/10/30/ballys-hotel-in-tunica-demolished/

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Coordinates: 34°50′44″N90°19′21″W / 34.845441°N 90.322486°W

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1st Jackpot Casino Tunica Robinsonville Ms

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statement by maureen wasloski, vice president & general manager, on the reopening of 1st jackpot casino tunica

While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority. With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Mississippi Gaming Commission, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive Phase I reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions. Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Distancing

  • We have limited the gaming floor capacity to no more than 50% of our maximum occupancy.
  • The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where lines typically form.
  • Table game seating is limited, and slot machines are configured to meet social distancing requirements.
  • Live music, entertainment, convention, and banquet services will remain suspended.
  • There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
  • The Silo Eatery is open daily.
  • Katt's Kitchen and The Barn Prime are closed.
  • The Bar Stage will remain closed.
  • Valet is closed.

Health & Safety

  • Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
  • Based on the ruling by Mississippi Gaming Commission, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, all Mississippi casinos will be requiring all persons in public areas to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating, drinking, or smoking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
  • Guests must respond to health screening prior to entry.
  • Slot machines and table games are thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
  • Sanitizer stations have been installed and are readily available throughout the facility.
  • The casino will close daily from 3 a.m. – 8 a.m. to sanitize, deep clean and disinfect the property.
  • For our Holiday Hours, we will be open Thursday, December 24 at 8 a.m. – Monday, December 28 at 3 a.m. We will be open Thursday, December 31 at 8 a.m. – Monday, January 4 at 3 a.m.

We are grateful for the overwhelming support, patience, and understanding from our customers and employees through these unprecedented times.