The scars left by Hurricane Katrina are still visible in some parts of this little-big city on the gorgeous coast of Mississippi.  At MGM Mirage’s Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, the blemishes are all but forgotten as preparations are made for the upcoming Gulf Coast Poker Championship.

For a $5,000.00 buy-in heavy hitters can bet in the main event on September 12, but for the rest of us who may not have the same spirit, there are over a dozen other tournaments with buy-ins starting at $300 to include daily No-limit Hold ‘Em tournaments and nightly games as well.

Female card sharks will undoubtedly be swarming the ever-popular Ladies International Poker Series No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em tournament which takes place on Sunday September 6^th for a $300 buy-in and a $40 registration fee.

Other highlighted events include a Seven Card Stud/Stud 8 mixed event, Megasatellite, Last Chance Megasatellite Turbo, No-Limit Hold ‘Em Turbo, Limit Omaha High-Low, Pot Limit Omaha with Rebuys, and even an instructional workshop, “Big Slick Boot Camp,” presented by Vanessa Rousso, poker champion, who will share advice, game theory and poker strategy tips.

Rousso and fellow poker star, Chad Brown, will serve as the official celebrity hosts of the Gulf Coast Poker Championship which runs from September 3 to September 14.  T he Beau Rivage which boasts a spacious, smoke-free poker room and one of the best views on the coast, has hosted this event before, drawing over 200 players.  Ken Lambert Jr., Director of Beau Rivage Poker Operations said, “This is the second major tournament of the year and we expect big name players and great poker action.  Players love the Beau Rivage experience and find the amenities second to none.”  Indeed, participants in the Gulf Coast Poker Championship can take advantage of Beau Rivage amenities during the events like tableside food and beverage service, personal safety deposit boxes, and knowledgeable staff who are available 24 hours a day.  The resort also offers daily events and even free lessons for beginners and event participants can their stay at the resort with rates starting at $59 for weekdays and $99.00 for weekends with resort fees.  For reservations, the point of contact is Donna and she can be reached at 228.386.7254.  For more information about this and future events at the resort, look online at www.beaurivage.com

Registration for the Gulf Coast Poker Championship begins at 6 p.m. on September 3 and is then open from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.  The main event on the 12^th requires a $5,000.00 buy-in with a $150.00 entry fee.  In addition to the prize money, the main event winner will also receive a $10,000.00 seat at the World Poker Tour Southern Poker Championship Main Event in January of 2010, also hosted right there at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino.

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