Mardi Gras Gaming

What Mardi Gras Gaming does

Mardi Gras Gaming, doing business as The Big Easy Casino, operates a single-property casino and entertainment venue at 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, Florida. Founded in 1985 (per firmographic data) and privately held with 501-1000 employees, the company offers slots and electronic table games, live poker (Monday-Sunday 10AM-4AM), and simulcast horse and dog racing wagering (starting daily at 11:30AM), with weekday gaming hours of 9AM-4AM and 24-hour weekend service. The property is anchored by two sub-brands: The Magnolia Room, an event venue for private and corporate functions, and The Velvet Spell, a newly launched dining and entertainment venue offering tapas and beverages.

The company generates revenue across six streams: slot and electronic table game play (usage-based), poker rake (transaction fee), simulcast wagering take rate (transaction fee), food and beverage (Velvet Spell restaurant and bar), event venue rentals (Magnolia Room), and the Players' Club loyalty program, which drives repeat visits through points-based rewards. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer walk-in retail, with no app, no disclosed digital channel, and no B2B contract revenue. Marketing is concentrated on the company website (thebigeasycasino.com), an active promotions and events calendar, and local chamber memberships in Hallandale Beach and Hollywood. The company serves adult gaming patrons and local event planners in the South Florida regional market, with no disclosed geographic expansion, M&A activity, or external funding.

Name

Mardi Gras Gaming

Legal name

The Big Easy Casino

Website

https://playmardigras.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mardi Gras Gaming, operating as The Big Easy Casino, runs a single Hallandale Beach, Florida casino offering slots, poker, and simulcast racing, complemented by dining and a private event venue for adult patrons and local groups in South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Slot machines
• Poker tournaments
• Simulcast racing
• Casino entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallandale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gaming - Slots and Electronic Table Games: Revenue from slot machines and electronic table games. Players insert money to play with potential payouts based on game outcomes.
2. Poker Operations: Rake from poker games. The casino takes a percentage of each poker pot or charges seat fees.
3. Simulcast Racing Wagering: Betting on horse and dog racing broadcasts. Casino earns from the take rate on wagers.
4. Food and Beverage: On-site dining including Velvet Spell tapas restaurant and bar. Revenue from food and drink sales.
5. Event Venue Rentals: Magnolia Room event venue available for private events, parties, and corporate functions. Revenue from venue rental fees.
6. Players' Club Loyalty Program: Players accumulate points through gaming activity that can be redeemed for perks, driving repeat visits and engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mardi Gras Gaming operates The Big Easy Casino, a physical casino and entertainment venue in Hallandale Beach, FL. The casino offers slot machines, electronic table games, live poker, and simulcast racing wagering. It also runs on-site dining through the Velvet Spell tapas restaurant, hosts events and live entertainment, and rents the Magnolia Room for private functions and corporate gatherings.

Product overview

The Big Easy Casino (operated by Mardi Gras Gaming) is a casino and entertainment venue offering a portfolio of gaming and hospitality services. The core offerings include Slots and Electronic Table Games, Poker tables, and Simulcast Racing for gaming patrons. The property features The Magnolia Room as an event venue and The Velvet Spell as a dining and entertainment destination. Additional services include a Players' Club loyalty program, on-site dining, and regular events. The casino operates from 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL, with gaming hours Monday-Thursday 9AM-4AM and 24-hour service on weekends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Velvet Spell: Nightlife/entertainment venue within The Big Easy Casino featuring tapas, drinks, and celebrations.
• Magnolia Room

Products and services

• Slots and Electronic Table Games

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hallandale Beach Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe Big Easy Casino is a proud member of the Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce, indicating local business community engagement and networking.
• Hollywood Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe Big Easy Casino is a proud member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, providing visibility in the neighboring Hollywood business community.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Casino Miami: Miami-area slot and poker gaming venue serving local and tourist patrons with a similar single-floor gaming-floor operating model. Overlaps directly on slots and poker offerings within the same South Florida market.
• Derby Lane: St. Petersburg, FL greyhound racing and poker venue with simulcast wagering. Comparable as a pari-mutuel greyhound/simulcast plus cardroom operator, although regionally distinct within Florida.
• Pompano Park: Broward County harness racing and poker venue featuring simulcast betting and cardroom poker. Directly comparable on the racing simulcast and poker dimensions of The Big Easy Casino's offering.
• Calder Casino: Miami Gardens slot and poker venue serving the same South Florida drive-in local gaming segment. Comparable slot-floor and poker-room business model without an attached hotel.
• Magic City Casino: Miami-based casino featuring slots, poker, and live greyhound racing, targeting the same South Florida gaming and simulcast demographic. Comparable product mix and customer profile make it one of the closest direct competitors.
• bestbet Jacksonville: Florida poker and simulcast-focused gaming operator offering cardroom poker alongside racing simulcast. Comparable non-hotel cardroom/racing model, although serving a different regional market within Florida.
• Hialeah Park Racing & Casino: Historic South Florida racing and casino property offering slots, poker, and simulcast wagering. Comparable product mix (racing + casino gaming) and overlapping Miami-Dade customer base.
• Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino: Racing and casino property located in Hallandale Beach on Federal Highway, offering slots, poker, and simulcast wagering to the same South Florida customer base. Directly comparable due to overlapping gaming mix and identical local trade area.

Broad incumbents

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood: Large integrated casino resort in nearby Hollywood, FL offering slots, table games, poker, hotel rooms, dining, and entertainment. Overlaps as a gaming competitor but operates at much greater scale with bundled lodging.
• Seminole Casino Coconut Creek: Seminole-operated slot-only casino in Coconut Creek, FL competing for the same Broward County local slot patron. Comparable slot-floor business but does not offer poker or racing simulcast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mardigrasfl
• Facebookfacebook.com/mardigrascasinofl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mardi-gras-gaming

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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