Palace Casino Donates Over $44K to Local Charities

Funds raised through customer spare change contributions support Center Stage Theatre and Back Bay Mission.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:04pm

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The Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, has donated over $44,000 to two local charities - $18,179.56 to Center Stage Theatre and $25,850.71 to Back Bay Mission. The funds were raised through the casino's program that allows customers to donate their spare change when redeeming winnings at slot ticket redemption kiosks.

Why it matters

The donations from Palace Casino's customers demonstrate the power of collective small contributions to make a meaningful impact on local nonprofit organizations. Center Stage Theatre and Back Bay Mission provide important community services and resources, and the casino's donation program allows patrons to directly support these causes.

The details

Palace Casino General Manager Keith Crosby presented the donation checks to representatives from the two charities. Center Stage Theatre is a community theater focused on arts education on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, while Back Bay Mission assists people facing poverty with shelter services and a food pantry.

  • The donations were presented this week by Palace Casino Resort.

The players

Palace Casino Resort

A casino resort located in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Center Stage Theatre

A community theater committed to encouraging arts education on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Back Bay Mission

An organization that assists people facing poverty with shelter services and a food pantry.

Keith Crosby

The General Manager of Palace Casino Resort.

Mike Lacy

A representative from Center Stage Theatre.

Rev. James Pennington

A representative from Back Bay Mission.

Dhiana Skrmetti

A representative from Back Bay Mission.

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What they’re saying

“These meaningful contributions were made possible by our valued guests, who chose to donate their spare change at slot ticket redemption kiosks throughout the casino. We extend our sincere thanks to our customers for their generosity and continued support to our local community. Together, we are making a difference!”

— Keith Crosby, General Manager, Palace Casino Resort

“We are so incredibly grateful to Palace Casino Resort Biloxi and their customers who donated their change! Proof positive that thousands of people working together a little bit at a time can make a huge impact on our community. THANK YOU!”

— Center Stage Theatre

The takeaway

The donations from Palace Casino's customers demonstrate how small individual contributions can collectively make a significant impact on local nonprofit organizations that provide vital community services. This partnership between a business and its patrons to support important causes is an inspiring example of how the private sector can positively influence the local community.