Archive for August, 2005

Serious Biloxi Casino Damage

Tuesday, August 30th, 2005

Almost all the casinos in Biloxi/Gulfport experienced some type of damage. The President ended up acros US 90 and the Biloxi Grand ended up on US 90.
The owner for the Treasure Bay, said his barge is a 100% loss. I really hope not.
I also saw that the Copa moved 1/4 of a mile. Unbelievable.
My […]

Biloxi area is getting hit hard!

Monday, August 29th, 2005

Mississippi is also getting pounded and a report from The Sun Herald cites “unconfirmed reports” that there was water up to the second floor at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi and that there was water standing in the Grand Casino Biloxi.
There were reports of boats floating north of the beach line of Highway 90 […]

Hurricane Katrina Picture

Sunday, August 28th, 2005

Wow, here is a newer picture that was emailed to me. It still looks like New Orleans could be a direct hit, but Biloxi and Gulfport will both feel the power..

Biloxi Casinos closing for Hurricane Katrina

Sunday, August 28th, 2005

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has ordered the emergency closure of all Gulf Coast casinos. All patrons should be out of the casinos by 2 a.m. , and the final closures will occur by noon on Sunday.

Safer walkways needed for Biloxi casinos

Thursday, August 25th, 2005

By TOM WILEMON
tewilemon@sunherald.com
New visitors, partying people and impatient drivers could be a recipe for tragedy when the Hard Rock Biloxi opens.
Crossing U.S. 90 will become more dangerous for downtown casino workers and tourists.
I travel the highway often and have seen Beau Rivage employees grimace as they step onto the crosswalk and then keep a wary […]