Press Room - Company Awards

GOLD STRIKE 2006 - 2009 AWARDS

Property

Gold Strike won three of the 13th Annual People’s Choice awards by the readers of Tunica Times newspaper including Best Overall Casino, Best Food and Best Casino Employee, Rick Collinson (July 23, 2009 edition)
Gold Strike General Manager George Goldhoff was inducted into the Tunica Tourism Hall of Fame for his contributions to tourism and the betterment of Tunica County (May 2009)
MGM MIRAGE Mississippi Resorts recognized as one of the 2009 “Best Places to Work” in Mississippi by the Mississippi Business Journal (March 2009)

Food & Beverage

Gold Strike’s Chicago Steakhouse Named 2008 Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence Winner (Aug 2008)

Diversity

Two-time winner (2007, 2008) of the Mississippi Minority Business Alliance Flame Award, given in recognition of and appreciation for exceptional support of minority business efforts in Mississippi, such support greatly exceeds the norm and provides momentum for the growth and stability of Mississippi minority business community.
Mississippi Minority Business Council Minority Business Champion Award (2006) for continued commitment to minority business development and innovative procurement practices.

Community

Gold Strike team members were awarded the 2008 Volunteer of the Year award by the Greater Tunica Chamber of Commerce for their commitment to charitable organizations and outstanding leadership within the community.
Mississippi Minority Business Council Minority Business Champion Award (2006) for continued commitment to minority business development and innovative procurement practices.

Gaming

In 2009, Gold Strike Casino Resort won 21 Casino Player “Best Of” awards including four 1st Place Wins including Best Hotel, Best Video Slots, Best Video Poker and Best Service. Second Place Wins include: Best Overall Hotel Casino, Best Shopping, Best Nightclub: Red Door Night Club, Best Live Poker, Best Poker Room, Best Poker Tournaments, Best Comps, Best Players Club, Best Coffee Shop: The Atrium Café. Third Place Wins include: Best Casino, Best Rooms, Best Spa: Golden Reflections Spa, Best Reel Slots, Best Roulette, Best Dealers, Best Overall Entertainment and Best Seafood: Chicago Steakhouse

Casino Player “Best Of” Awards 2006-2009