I have been going to Pearl River Resort for the last 4 years. The 5 hour drive from Atlanta makes it the perfect spot for a long weekend getaway.
Hotel: I find that the Golden Moon Hotel is a little nicer than the Silver Star. The room decor in both hotels is not to my taste, but the rooms are clean, the bathrooms are big and the beds are very comfortable. One of the things I like best about the rooms at Golden Moon were the bed linens. They use real comforters on the bed, not the lousy nylon bedspreads found in most hotels.
Casino: The Golden Moon casino is in a word, "beautiful". They have a huge selection of slots, adequate table games, and a gorgeous bar right in the center of it all! This casino is has a more classy feel to it than the Silver Star. The Silver Star casino is also a great place to visit and play. It has more of a "fun" feel to it, and a live band that plays most nights.
Both casinos have a great staff, the waitress service is always good, except in the very early morning hours when they are doing the shift change. Comps come pretty easy, I have been comped a meal with only a few hours of play (average $15 a hand) at blackjack. And most importantly, they do not use continuous shuffle machines on their table games!
Dining: Between both casinos, there are a lot of dining options. You can do anything from expensive steak dinners, to pizza and cheese fries. I mostly eat at the cafe, and the food has always been good, especially breakfast!
Overall, this is a fabulous place to come when you want a mini-vacation. I have always had a great time.