DIAMONDJACKS’ BOSSIER EXECUTIVE CHEF RECEIVES SPECIAL INVITATION
TO SOUTHERN GAMING MAGAZINE’S 2011 CASINO COOKOFF!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Bossier City, LA)- July 15, 2011- DiamondJacks’ own executive chef, Gunter Kilian, placed in the top four casino chefs out of 15 in Southern Gaming Magazine’s online recipe contest for the 2011 Casino Cook-Off presented by Four Roses Bourbon.
In the mood for good food, great cooking and a fun-filled time, Southern Gaming magazine created an online recipe contest showcasing the food creations of 15 of the Gulf Coast’s premier casino chefs. Chef Gunter along with three other top chefs, determined by ballots submitted, have been invited to compete live, “iron-chef style,” at the Grand Champion Cook Off Event presented by the Four Roses Bourbon on Saturday, September 24, 2011. This culinary event has a 28-year history serving as the largest casino culinary competition of the South and is the prime event of the 29th Annual Chefs of the Coast Festival weekend at the Gulf Coast Convention Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
The top four chefs will compete in a 45-minute timed session to create their best entrée including Four Roses Bourbon and “Fresh Gulf Coast Seafood” in front of a panel of judges and live audience. Each chef and entry will be judged on taste, flavor, medley, appearance, cleanliness and professionalism. The top winning chef will be awarded $1,000, a trophy, other great prizes, and the title, Casino Culinary King of the South.
DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT-BOSSIER CITY
VOTED “BEST” BY MEETINGS FOCUS MAGAZINE READERS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Bossier, LA) August 16, 2011 - This year DiamondJacks Casino & Resort brings home the award for the best meeting space in the 2011 Meeting Focus Magazine BEST OF THE SOUTH Awards.
Every year as a part of the its “BEST OF” awards, Meeting Focus polls its readers to get their opinion on what hotels and resorts throughout the regions it covers delivers a first-class and unparalleled meetings experience.
DIAMONDJACKS CASINO & RESORT-BOSSIER CITY
RATED #1 BY SOUTHERN GAMING & DESTINATION MAGAZINE READERS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Bossier, LA) June 28, 2011 - “It just keeps getting better and better!” expressed Domenic Ricciardelli, Executive Vice-President and General Manager, after receiving awards in eight categories in the Southern Gaming & Destination Magazine’s Best of the Mid-South Gaming Awards. “We continue providing superior service to our guests and providing a memorable experience that keeps our guests coming back for more. I couldn’t be more proud of our entire team!”
DIAMONDJACKS RATED #1 CASINO IN NATIONAL READERS POLL
CONDUCTED BY CASINO PLAYER MAGAZINE!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Bossier, LA) June 27, 2011- “DiamondJacks has done it once again!” exclaimed Executive Vice President and General Manager, Domenic Ricciardelli after receiving awards in 17 key categories including five1st place wins from Casino Player Magazine’s 2011 BEST OF GAMING AWARDS. “We have worked diligently to provide our guests with a superior gaming, dining and overall experience each time they visit us and it shows in these national industry awards. I couldn’t be more proud of our entire team.”
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR, CLINT BLACK
WILL PERFORM AT DIAMONDJACKS-BOSSIER CITY!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Bossier City, LA)- June 30, 2011 Country Music’s ten time platinum selling star, Clint Black will perform on Friday, October 14, 8PM at DiamondJacks Legends Theatre.
Prolific singer-songwriter Black has been long indicated as one of country music’s brightest stars. With his many talents and efforts to excel genres, he has grown to become one of the most successful music artists in industry. Black has charted more than 30 singles that reached the U.S. Billboard country charts, as well as released nine studio albums and several compilation albums.
ROCK N’ ROLL LEGEND, EDDIE MONEY
WILL PERFORM AT DIAMONDJACKS-BOSSIER CITY!
(Bossier City, LA)- August 4, 2011- Rock-n-Roll singer- songwriter, and saxophonist, Eddie Money will perform on Saturday, November 19, 8PM at DiamondJacks Legends Theatre.
“Not only can he sing, write and play, but he’s a natural performer,” expressed rock music impresario, Bill Graham. As an American rock guitarist, saxophonist and singer-songwriter, Eddie Money found his ultimate success in the 1970s and 1980s with a number of Top 40 hits and platinum albums.
DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel Vicksburg Executive VP and General Manager, Dr. Felicia Gavin named as one of 50 Leading Businesswomen for 2015.
(VICKSBURG, MS) August 1, 2015 – The Mississippi Business Journal announced their 50 Leading Businesswomen for 2015 which included Felicia Gavin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel, Vicksburg.
Gavin is a native of Bastrop, Louisiana and received her Doctorate of Philosophy from Jackson State University. She received her Masters of Business Administration from Mississippi College and her B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University. Gavin, along with her husband and daughter, currently resides in Clinton, MS.
Gavin began her gaming career at Harrah's Casino- Vicksburg in 1993 as a Senior Accountant. While at Harrahs, she was promoted into several financial positions including the Director of Finance. She left Harrah's to join Governor Ronnie Musgrove's administration as Director of Administration and Finance. Gavin joined The Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel in Vicksburg in 2004 as the Senior Director of Finance. Gavin was promoted to Regional V.P. of Finance of DiamondJacks when Legends Gaming of Mississippi, LLC purchased the Isle of Capri Casino properties in both Vicksburg and Bossier City. Later, she was promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager/Regional VP of Finance where she oversees day to day operation of the casino and hotel and leads a team of over 300 employees.
Gavin is an active member of the community. One of her passions is the United Way of West Central Mississippi where she has served as a volunteer and Chairman of the Board and numerous other roles for many years. Gavin currently sits on the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Board, Pigs in Flight Board of Directors, and the Better Business Bureau Board of Directors. She also currently serves as Assistant Financial Secretary for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Delta Omega Chapter. Gavin is a graduate of Leadership Jackson, class of 1998-99.
