Went to the first MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES game the other night and while the result was a bad loss to the MIAMI HEAT, the night was saved by a halftime appearance of BALAGAN, who awed the audience. She wins our coveted "ATTA GIRL" Award for Oct. She also knew how to make good decisions that were fair for players when disputes arose. As friendly and accommodating as one can be, she was a hit with the players. While playing in the crowded high limit room at the Sheraton, I became acquainted with SUSAN BOYLE, Pit Manager. Also coming up soon will be the $150,000 blackjack tournament at GRAND on Dec. In my next column I will have contact information and more details. The buy-in is $500 and the early demand for spots put this event on the road to a sell-out. It will offer $125,000 in prize money with a $50,000 first place prize. The big guy is now casino manager of table games and the most common question put to him was "will you start running those great blackjack tournaments you are associated with?" He answer was affirmative and the first such event will take place Jan. Stay tuned! ADOLPH LEPRE had his "coming out" party at SHERATON CASINO and over a 150 of his closest friends showed up for a weekend of fun and gaming. We've HEARD there are big, big plans in store for GRAND CASINO but we will have to wait and see what develops over the coming months. The WPT is on track to approach its target of $100 million in prize money for a single season. "We want to expand our presence in this important region," said STEVE LIPSCOMB, CEO and founder of WPT Enterprises. 20-23, the culmination of the casino's World Poker Open which begins Jan. GOLDSTRIKE CASINO has been selected as the exclusive site for the WORLD POKER TOUR'S annual tournament in Tunica and it is scheduled for Jan.
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