Archive for March, 2006

Biloxi casino resort OK’d

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Broadwater plans to be reviewed by committee
By MICHAEL NEWSOM mmnewsom@sunherald.com
BILOXI - The $1 billion Broadwater Resort proposal unanimously passed the City Council on Tuesday, with stipulations that finalized plans would have to be approved by a review committee.
The Broadwater plans call for two casinos: one at the site of the Broadwater Hotel and another south […]

Silver Slipper Casino to Debut Executive Chef and Fire Truck Grill at Upcoming Barbecue Under the Oaks

Monday, March 27th, 2006

Silver Slipper Casino executives will introduce their new executive chef, David Lancaster, and debut their new fire truck grill to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Saturday, at the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Barbeque Under the Oaks fundraiser in Pass Christian Mississippi .
Hancock County, MS (PRWEB) March 25, 2006 –- Silver Slipper Casino executives will introduce their new […]

Harrah’s to Return to Biloxi Market by End of Summer

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., announced plans to reopen its Grand Casino in Biloxi by late summer, pending regulatory approval of its renovation plans.
Harrah’s existing Grand Casino land-based facilities, including the Bayview Hotel tower and the convention center, will be completely redesigned and rebuilt into a casino and 500-room hotel, featuring a steakhouse, a 300-seat buffet, a swimming […]

La. woman wins $8.2M at Biloxi casino

Monday, March 20th, 2006

BILOXI — Louisiana resident Katherine Salvant spun the wheel and won big time.
The Metairie, La. woman won $8.2 million while playing a Wheel of Fortune quarter slot machine on Sunday at the Isle of Capri.
After putting about $200 into the progressive slot machine, the mother of four children hit the jackpot at 12:22 p.m.
“I tell […]

Council votes 7-0 for gaming district

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Action goes against Warr’s wishes
GULFPORT - The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to create an entertainment gaming district that stretches from the site occupied by the Oasis Hotel to West Pier, against the wishes of the mayor.
Mayor Brent Warr can veto the decision, but with a 7-0 vote for the plan, the veto would likely […]