Mississippi News - Page 53

Boomtown Biloxi said today that it will re-open ahead of schedule on Thursday, June 29 and that upon re-opening, patrons will experience an all-new, re-modeled interior.

News Brief: If Jackson County voters approve the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' plan to put a gambling operation near Ocean Springs, they may get high-end bingo instead of a Vegas-style casino.

Trump Entertainment Resorts and Diamondhead Casino Corporation have signed a letter of intent pursuant to which the parties intend to form a joint venture partnership to develop,build and operate a destination casino resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi.

The colorful 103 ft. Bayou Caddy gator sign, a longtime Hancock County landmark, is being disassembled to make way for the new Silver Slipper Casino’s sign.

News Brief: In an advertisement, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians stated that a proposed casino in Jackson County likely would open no earlier than 2010 - provided there is local support.

News Brief: Treasure Bay could be the fourth casino to reopen after Hurricane Katrina.

News Brief: The renovated casino operation will have more than 1,200 slot machines, 20 table games and six poker tables.

Chill Ultra Lounge had its grand opening, Saturday, May 6.

Myriad project will emphasize the spirit of Mississippi and the Mississippi River.

Mayor A.J. Holloway Holloway said Wednesday that casinos will once again serve as the catalyst to revitalize the small community ravaged by Hurricane Katrina last year.

News Brief: Moss Point Alderman Michael Middleton invited the executive director of Mississippi's Gaming Commission and its commissioners to meet with the city's Board of Aldermen to discuss casino gambling in the city.

News Brief: Gerald Wade, a tow truck driver from Murfreesboro, became an instant millionaire Saturday playing The Beverly Hillbillies 1-cent progressive slot machine at the Fitzgerald's Casino Hotel in Tunica, Miss.

News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission has granted license approval to developer Rick Schilling for Bali Hai Casino-Hotel.

News Brief: Six Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos shut down by Hurricane Katrina are expected to be open by the end of the year, joining the three already in operation.

News Brief: Governor Haley Barbour said Hurricane Katrina washed away casino industry concerns the state would raising the gaming tax.

News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment sold the Grand Casino Gulfport for $55 million to Rick Carter and Terry Green, who operate the Copa Casino.