Friendly folks, a nice gentle way to spend an hour.ĭidn't need a drink, but the drinks person did come around a couple times while I was there, so service seemed good. Room was a little tired-seats had wear on the upholstery, but nothing terrible. From a wide range of slots to all the favorite table and poker games, players have a field day at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. I can't imagine it ever gets too intense, the bigger money probably goes to Gulfport instead of this small place out in the woods. Happened once while I was there.Ītmosphere was regulars who all knew each other, but played OMC poker.

They had a promotion where, up to once every 30 minute, a suited flop would result in a $50 splash pot the next hand. Odd spread limit, 1-4 pre & post, 1-8 turn & river. No, started with a full table of regulars right at 9. Thought it would be nominally open at 9, with play beginning sometime later. A few restaurants scattered about.Īrrived about 8:30, saw it opened at 9. It's about 3 miles off the main road, a nice little drive into the woods. Happened to stay in BSL on a recent trip, and decided to check out the casino after waking. Penn National Gaming (now Penn Entertainment) bought it from Pinnacle Entertainment in 2002 and renamed it Hollywood in 2006.Didn't find a thread for this one. The ballroom at Casino Magic hosted the Heroes of Wrestling Pay-per-view in 1999 as well as two Ultimate Fighting Championship events UFC 15 and UFC 19. Its gaming barge floated over 7 mi (11 km) away and ended up in a forest. Louis, which was largely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The property was first opened by Casino Magic Corp. Louis, Mississippi, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Penn Entertainment. Louis) is a casino hotel complex in Bay St. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast (formerly Casino Magic Bay St.

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