Mississippi casino results rise

BILOXI, Mississippi — As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: “Two years after Hurricane Katrina shut down the casino business on the Coast, gross gaming revenue soared to a record high of $122.4 million in July, 11 casinos are open compared with 12 before the stormand it’s difficult to keep count of how many more are proposed.

“Developers Donald Trump and the Golden Nugget have come and gone, but others - including singer Jimmy Buffett - are investing in the Coast.

“…Hard Rock Casino opened in June with huge numbers, continuing the Coast’s record of expanding its market share with the opening of each new hotel/casino/resort. Casino executives and Mississippi Gaming Commission Chairman Jerry St. Pé said a year ago on the first anniversary of Katrina they expect this trend to continue.

“St. Pé said the $500 million invested by MGM Mirage to reopen Beau Rivage a year ago is an indicator of what’s to come on the Coast…”

Source: Casino City Times 

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