This story was published January 23, 2021. It was last updated January 24, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. (CST)
By Evert Caldwell, Rounder Life News Team
Biloxi, Mississippi – Multiple dealers and managers at the Beau Rivage Poker Room have been terminated as a result of an investigation conducted in part by the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) into illegal “home game” activity.
Poker room manager Henry Garrison has agreed to step down.
Sources say Garrison reported the illegal activity involving several of his staff to upper management after being alerted by a player in his room.
The MGC is well known for its vigilance in enforcing the state’s ‘illegal gambling’ policies. This sends a message that even during tough times such as a pandemic, illegal gambling will not be tolerated in Mississippi.
Mississippi, and in particular the gaming industry, has been hit hard by COVID-19. The Beau Poker Room, which reopened October 1, 2020, is currently operating at reduced capacity, 6-handed with plexiglass.
Neither The Beau Rivage nor Henry Garrison responded to requests for comment at the time of this publication.
Update (January 24, 2021) :
“We don’t discuss personnel matters but have clear and strict expectations that all employees comply with all laws and regulations. We do not tolerate non-compliance and these rare instances are handled accordingly.” – Mary Cracchiolo Spain (Regional PR Director MGM Resorts International)
This is a developing story.
