Archive for June, 2007

No increase in problem gambling

Monday, June 18th, 2007

BILOXI, Mississippi — As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: “In Mississippi, problem gambling has not increased since Hurricane Katrina and the number of people seeking help for gambling addiction has stayed unchanged even as more casinos open on the Coast.
“Betty Greer, executive director of the Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, said calls […]

Not just Biloxi excited about 777

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

It isn’t just Biloxi that is excited about July 7, 2007 (777). In Biloxi it is the grand opening of the Hard Rock Casino. Nationwide however 777 will mark a huge day for people that want to test their luck on such a lucky day.
Also don’t forget, that it is also my birthday! I was […]

Kid Rock and Threes Doors Down at Hard Rock

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Grand Opening party at Hard Rock Biloxi will feature Kid Rock and Three Doors Down.
Read about here:
Rise Lounge Promises Surprises

Rise Lounge at the Hard Rock Casino is number 26 for Rande Gerber, who creates restaurants, bars and nightclubs worldwide and has designed his new place in Biloxi to be both a comfortably chic lounge and […]

Hard Rock Hoping Second Time Is The Charm

Friday, June 15th, 2007

There’s a sense of déjà vu inside the Hard Rock Biloxi. Just like in August, 2005, the resort is oh so close to opening. On the eve of what was supposed to be its initial debut, Katrina walloped the resort. It never opened. That’s where Hard Rock employees hope the déjà vu ends.
On the Hard […]

Parrothead Casino

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Found this little excerpt and the Parrothead Casino title grabbed my attention.. That will probably be the nickname for the Margaritaville Casino in Biloxi.
Beach balladeer Jimmy Buffett, who has been singing about endless summers for nearly four decades, is partnering with Harrah’s Entertainment (parent company of Harrah’s Atlantic City) to develop a casino-hotel in Biloxi […]