Mississippi News - Page 60

As gaming companies continue to evaluate their losses in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, changes may be sought in Mississippi's gaming regulations before casino operators commit to rebuilding their multimillion-dollar gambling halls.

Casino companies say they are focused on the immediate hurricane relief effort and are trying to reconnect with employees.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. reopened its Vicksburg casino at 4 p.m. Central time on Wednesday after the facility was closed due to Hurricane Katrina.

Penn National reports that the company’s Casino Magic - Bay St. Louis, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and the Boomtown Biloxi casino in Biloxi, Mississippi remain closed, and the company is currently unable to provide an estimate on re-opening dates for these properties.

Hurricane Katrina picked up entire casinos along the Gulf Coast and hurled them ashore, devastating the lucrative riverboat gambling industry for months and potentially years to come.

Hurricane Katrina devastated Mississippi's $2.7 billion-a-year casino industry, especially the hard-hit Gulf Coast communities of Biloxi and Gulfport.

Terry Lanni, Chairman and CEO of MGM Mirage, reports that Beau Rivage has sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Katrina.

Harrah’s is still unable to estimate the full extent of damage at Harrah's New Orleans, Grand Casino Biloxi and Grand Casino Gulfport, although it is apparent that the Biloxi and Gulfport properties have suffered extensive damage.

News Brief: Dan McDaniel, a Jackson gaming lawyer, said Hurricane Katrina's impact on Mississippi could be huge, depending upon how severely casinos are damaged and how long they stay shut.

Rudi Schiffer gives the lowdown on the latest news from the resorts in Tunica, Mississippi.

Rudi Schiffer gives the lowdown on the latest news from the resorts in Tunica, Mississippi.

News Brief: After six years of relative stability, the Mississippi Coast casino market is entering a new era of expansion and increased competition.

News Brief: Book a room at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi and you'll find rock 'n' roll blaring, large plasma screen TVs in all the hotel rooms and lavish colors.

News Brief: Mississippi will not appeal a Hinds County chancery judge's decision that the state College Board can allow the University of Southern Mississippi to offer casino and resort management courses.

Rudi Schiffer gives the lowdown on the latest news from the resorts in Tunica, Mississippi.

News Brief: Ameristar Casinos tested the water, but decided against plunging into Biloxi's highly competitive market.

The Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss., this week became the 100th casino property worldwide to install IGT's Advantage Casino System.

Rudi Schiffer gives the lowdown on the latest news from the resorts in Tunica, Mississippi.

State casino revenue for June showed a marked contrast -- up on the coast and down at gambling houses along the Mississippi River.

News Brief: Palace Casino opens the Poker Parlor, believed to be one of the best poker rooms on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.