Archive for October, 2006

D’Iberville Casinos Update

Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

Planning Commission Votes For Waterfront Zoning Change In D’Iberville
In D’Iberville Tuesday night, the Planning commission voted unanimously for a zoning change that could lead to a casino and other developments east of the 1-110 bridge.
Right now casinos can locate in D’Iberville west of I -110. Now, if the city council approves the recommendation from the [...]

IP Poker Classic going on now

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

Head over to the IP and get involved in a WPT satellite poker tournament event.
IP Poker Classic / WPT Satellite
October 19 through October 29
Fri Oct 20 - ($300+$30 No Limit Hold’em)
Sat Oct 21 - ($500+$50 No Limit Hold’em)
Sun Oct 22 - ($300+$30 No Limit Hold’em)
Mon Oct 23 - ($200+$25 No Limit Hold’em)
Tues Oct 24 - [...]

Biloxi Poker

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

BILOXI - The IP Casino made history Friday when it began hosting the Coast’s first poker circuit tournament.
From now until Oct. 29, players will vie for the first prize and a seat at the World Poker Tour Championship Event in Las Vegas. This is the tour featured Wednesday nights on the Travel Channel. It is [...]

Jazz Legends Return to Coast

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Hey! Pete Fountain’s back! The legendary jazz icon has had a difficult year, but is ready to set South Mississippi’s feet a-tappin’ once again. He packed the house at Casino Magic Bay St. Louis’ Oak Royale Room before the storm, and will pick up right where he left off next Friday at Hollywood Casino. Tickets [...]

Big Month for Mississippi Casinos

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

Casinos take in $109.8M
BILOXI - Coast casinos surpassed their pre-Katrina revenues for the first time in September, taking in $109.8 million. It was the most money casinos ever made during the month of September since gambling was legalized in 1992.
“We’ve been telling everyone all along that Mississippi gaming would return with more revenue, more taxes [...]