Mississippi Casino Revenues Steady

BILOXI, Mississippi – As reported by the Mississippi Sun Herald: “The Mississippi State Tax Commission issued the gross gambling revenue report for March on Tuesday, and the numbers indicate that the market remains steady.

“The three casinos that have reopened since Hurricane Katrina earned $63.8 million in March, up $4.9 million from February and down just $443,033 from January.

“…A year ago, the Coast’s 12 casinos earned $117.8 million in March. The three casinos that have reopened are the IP, the Palace and the Isle of Capri. More casinos are slated to open this summer and later this year.

“Brian Richard, research director at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Economic Development Resource Center, expects revenues to increase as more casinos open.

“…Steve Richer, executive director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, said the market will change with the phases of recovery.

“…Casino revenue in the Mississippi River counties was $159.7 million in March, up $20 million from February and relatively unchanged from January.”

Beau Rivage Jobs

Beau  Rivage is now in the process of aggressive hiring for their  casino and hotel reopening. The reopening is planned for August 29th, the one year anniversary of Katrina.

There are numerous positions available, covering almost all areas of the Casino/Hotel/Resort.

Link is provided:
Beau Rivage Job Search

As you can see in the articles below, they are having job fairs throughout the next couple months. Good luck!

Harrah’s to acquire Biloxi site, sell LA resort

LOS ANGELES, April 17 (Reuters) – Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. on Monday said it planned to acquire a casino site in Biloxi, Mississippi, from Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., which in turn would buy its Lake Charles, Louisiana, resort.Las Vegas-based Harrah’s said in a statement that it was focusing Gulf Coast development efforts on Biloxi and New Orleans and thought it made sense to sell Harrah’s Lake Charles.

The company said the letter of intent with Pinnacle was nonbinding and subject to definitive documentation, as well as regulatory approvals. Financial details were not disclosed. Read the rest of this entry »