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Play Your Hand at West Virginia's Best Weekly Poker Tournaments

Mardi Gras Casino — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:41:27 +0100

From Monday to Sunday Mardi Gras Casino & Resort holds the best weekly Poker Tournaments in WV. Win your share of a $60,000 Prize Pool in our exclusive poker tournament on April 29th at 2pm! On Monday’s Mardi Gras hosts Tournaments at 1pm and 7pm and on Fat Tuesday’s the Creole Tournament is at 7pm. Wednesday’s the Big Easy Poker Room rotates between Deep Stack Tournaments and the Big Easy Bounty, which also fall on Saturdays at 1pm. Basil Crum Rebuy Tournaments take place every ThuRead More...

The Best Charleston Restaurants for St. Patrick’s Day

Galina McDowell — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:15:12 +0100

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort has the best Charleston WV restaurant to go to this St. Patrick’s Day. The French Quarter Restaurant will be serving a mouth-watering flat iron steak with Guiness and mushroom glaze served with Irish cheddar mashed potatoes and braised cabbage for only $22. And to really celebrate this Irish holiday they will be having amazing drink specials including green draft beer for $2.50, Guinness and Killian’s bottles for $3.00, Irish Car Bombs for $5.00 and ShockRead More...

Ice Festival Was The Cool Thing to Do in Charleston WV

Mardi Gras Casino — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:05:07 +0100

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort held its first Ice Festival competition on January 28, 2012. This event was a big Charleston, WV attraction. There were nine ice carvers that competed in an ice carving competition and some of them coming from as far away as Ohio and Michigan. The ice carvers competed for cash prizes totaling $2,850.00!

The live two-block ice competition started at 4:30 p.m and the carvers had two hours to complete their masterpieces. Charleston’s Mayor Danny JoneRead More...

Photo Contest a Charleston WV Attraction This New Years Eve

Galina McDowell — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:24:49 +0100

Thousands of people came to Mardi Gras Casino & Resort to ring in the New Year Saturday evening! The band Platinum was a huge success and like always DJ Ed Roberts rocked the Big Easy Lounge. At Mardi Gras Casino & Resort you can’t start the New Year without a giveaway, so one lucky person won $2,012 in our New Year’s Eve Drawing!

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort wants to see all the excitement people shared at our casino on New Year’s Eve, so we are having a New Years EvRead More...

West Virginia Casino’s 100K Ornament Promotion an Early X-mas Gift

Galina McDowell — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:28:41 +0100

Christmas is always about giving and this year Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is doing it Big! 10 lucky people will get a chance to win $10,000 during our 100K Ornament Promotion! In order to participate you will need to be a Players Club member. After you become a member you’ll get one free entry by swiping your Players Club card at any available kiosk and get extra entries when you generate 50 points. On December 17th we will have two winners every half hour between 7:00 p.m. and 9:Read More...

Charleston WV Attractions This New Years Eve

Mardi Gras Casino — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:15:23 +0100

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season whirling all around, Mardi Gras Casino and Resort offers you a perfect way to ring in the New Year! Begin your special evening in one of their Deluxe rooms with either 1 king bed or 2 queen beds for a rate of $299.00 plus tax. The hotel Concierge has made special arrangements with a licensed massage therapist to provide you with a relaxing massage before your night of dining and dancing. The State-of-the-art Spa will be scheduling both sinRead More...

West Virginia Casino’s Crappy Promotion is Pretty Good!

Galina McDowell — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:21:15 +0100

The Crappiest Promotion Ever at Mardi Gras Casino and Resort wasn’t so “crappy” after all. We had 15 winners, three every hour from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. We had the crowd cheering, and contestants eager for their chance to roll the dice. Here is a breakdown of what each winner could have rolled:

2,3, or 12 = "Crappiest Roll" Automatically lose turn and receive $50.00 casino cash
4 = $50 casino cash
5 = $100 casino cash
6 = $200 casino cash
11 = $500 casinRead More...

Casino Happy Hour Becoming the Thing To Do in Charleston WV

Ashley Asbury — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:58:39 +0100

Looking for a great way to unwind after work or a great start to a Friday date night? Look no further than Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, which features daily “Happy Hour” specials every Monday through Friday at its luxury resort bar, Jackson Square, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Whether you are a guest or just a visitor passing through, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort invites you indulge your craving for tantalizing appetizers, such as Smoked Chicken Quesadillas and our Signature FRead More...

Camo Fridays at Charleston Casino a Big Hit

Galina McDowell — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:10:48 +0100

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort wanted to celebrate and bring some fun to the casino by letting patrons dress up in camouflage! Camouflage Fridays was a big hit at the casino, in September and October when people dressed in camo from head to toe and we rewarded them by giving $10 Casino Cash or $10 Match Play for anyone who participated! And that’s not all. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort’s Facebook page held a Camo Photo Contest and it was a rave success too!

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Monster Bash a Big Charleston, WV Halloween Attraction

Galina McDowell — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:31:37 +0100

The 3rd Annual Monster Bash at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is one of the most exciting events in the Charleston area. The Monster Bash is all about letting your ghostly spirits run wild. Come join us October 29th from 8 p.m. – midnight. There is no cover charge; it’s free to get in! Plus there is prize money for the best costumes in six different categories. There will be scariest, funniest, and hottest categories where each category will win $250. The best couple costume will win Read More...

Charleston WV Casino Introduces Crabby Tuesdays!

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:56:15 +0100

Tuesdays haven't traditionally been the most exciting day of the week. Mondays are known to be dismal because they indicate it's time to get back to the daily grind. Wednesdays mean you're halfway to the weekend and of course, we all know how fantastic Thursday and the oh-so-fantastic Friday are! Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is going to change Tuesday into a day to remember and love, by introducing Crabby Tuesdays.

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Charleston WV Restaurant Offers Field Goal Fridays Special

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:13:25 +0100

Friday nights in autumn make us think of school colors, fans cheering, the sound of football pads colliding, touchdowns and field goals! For you football fans, you know how a field goal can make all the difference in a game. A field goal can be that last second hoorah that brings a smile to your face and your team a win! Mardi Gras Casino & Resort wants you to win so we're giving you a chance to participate in a few field goals of your own with Field Goal Fridays!Read More...

West Virginia Casino Offers Both High & Low Volatility Slots

Ray Williams — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:11:05 +0100

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is the only place in the Charleston, WV area to enjoy all the amenities of a casino. We have a diverse library of slot machine games with denominations in $.01, $.02, $.05, $.25, $.50, $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00. There are mechanical reel, video reel, video poker, video keno and community based slot machines. With so many options how can you choose what to play?

This is actually one of the most common questions asked by a new player. The first and oneRead More...

Thing to Do On a Date in Charleston WV

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:18:07 +0100

Need help planning the perfect Friday date night in Charleston, WV? Look no further than Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, Charleston’s premier entertainment destination. We are offering an exciting, value-filled package that will allow you to sample all of the best that our casino and resort have to offer.

Mardi Gras WV Hotel & Casino is the Place for Date Night

For only $199, you and your guest will be treated to luxury accommodations, complete with complimeRead More...

Win BIG in Mardi Gras Casino & Resort Facebook Camo Photo Contest

Mardi Gras Casino — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:52:28 +0100

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is excited to hold another Facebook photo contest in the months of September and October! We’re celebrating the fact that hunting season is just around the corner and we want to see your best picture of you or someone you care about in camouflage.

Camo Friday All Month in Charleston Casino

Camouflage Friday will be going on every Friday in September and October, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. Patrons wearing camouflage can come tRead More...

Charleston, WV Hotel Offers the Perfect Package to Celebrate Your Special Occasion

Mardi Gras Casino — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:05:51 +0100

It’s always a party at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, and it’s about time you joined in on the fun. Beginning in September, we will be offering the Celebrate Good Times Package, which is perfect for any of our guests celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or any other occasion you wish to celebrate with the people you love.

Deluxe Cross Lanes WV Hotel Accommodations All Part of Package

For only $179 a night, the Celebrate Good Times Package featureRead More...

Charleston WV Hotel Hits the Jackpot with Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

Mardi Gras Casino — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:26:36 +0100

Why does every morning begin with a big smile at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort’s hotel? The reasons are numerous (first-class customer service, luxurious amenities), but one of the biggest standouts is the complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast that every guest is treated to in the hotel lobby.

Charleston WV Restaurants Can't Beat Hotel Breakfast

What other Charleston, WV hotel offers freshly cooked eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes, plus a plethora of delectable Read More...

Facebook Photo Contest to Win a FREE Night at a Charleston, West Virginia Hotel!

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:23:43 +0100

We're celebrating the first anniversary of our luxury hotel by holding a Facebook photo contest! Now through August 27th at 10:00 p.m. you can submit a photo you took while visiting the hotel. It can be comical: you pretending to play the hotel piano or maybe enjoying your morning coffee in one of the super comfy robes you’ll find in the rooms. It could be a picture of your girls’ night out at the hotel bar or a picture of your favorite feature of the hotel. Whichever you decide toRead More...

Mystery Box Becoming a Big Charleston WV Attraction

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:45:02 +0100

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is mixing up casino promotions this month . . . patrons have the opportunity to play for the unknown contents of the Mystery Box! The box could contain pretty much ANYTHING that can fit into a 24’ x 12’ crate. We can hear sounds coming from inside. The sounds could be clues to the identity of the contents or they could be there to throw us off. On July 30th, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. one lucky winner is going to get to take home whatever is inside the huge Read More...

Hot Dog Eating Contest Sure to Be Charleston's Best July 4th Attraction

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:51:17 +0100

On Monday, July 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort will be hosting their inaugural Hot Dog Eating Contest. Registration is open to all Player’s Club Members but is limited to the first 100 that sign-up at the Player’s Club. The winner will be determined by who ate the most hot dogs and buns in three minutes. First place wins $500 cash and a title belt. Second place receives $250 cash and third place receives $100 cash. All paRead More...