Started as the Gulf Coast Gaming Association (GCGA) the Mississippi Casino Operators Association is a unified group of casino
executives who represent the interests of the Mississippi casino industry. Our mission is to promote the common businesses and
general welfare of Mississippi's Gaming Industry; to improve the
industry's service to the public, to cooperate with government
officials in advancing the public interest and to improve conditions
within the industry. This mission is accomplished through education,
representation, legislative support and interaction, statistical data
collection, and the support and promotion of the tourism industry in
general.
Southern Gaming Summit
The 2010 Summit came through with flying colors on its promise to
provide exciting new opportunities for attendees and exhibitors alike,
since it was joined by BingoWorld Conference and Expo, the world's
largest bingo show. After all, the South is home to some of the
strongest bingo markets in the world!
The Summit's fabulous keynote speaker was Jan Jones,
Senior Vice President of Communications and Government Relations for
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. Another packed room awaited speakers in the
Executive Roundtable General Session on May 5, with participants Paul
Alanis, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Silver
Slipper Gaming, LLC; R. Scott Barber, Regional
President, Mid-South Operations for Harrah's Entertainment; Virginia
McDowell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Isle of
Capri Casinos, Inc.; and Anthony Sanfilippo, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. They were led
through a timely discussion by Tess Ingram, General
Manager of Lighthouse Point Casino and Chair of the Mississippi Casino
Operators Association.
The Mississippi chapter of the American Culinary Federation
held a Chef's Challenge during the 2010 Southern Gaming Summit. Click here to see the
winners.