Archive for December, 2007

Bridge Boosts Business On Casino Row

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Businesses around South Mississippi are still impressed with the growing number of customers since the re-opening of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. There are two lanes open and more scheduled to open next year, making the bridge South Mississippi’s link to the Eastern Gulf Coast.
“Without the bridge open, it really did disrupt the normal traffic patterns […]

Biloxi Casinos Roll out New Year Party Plans

Friday, December 14th, 2007

BILOXI, Mississippi — As reported by the Sun Herald: “The countdown is on to New Year’s Eve at Coast casinos, where high rollers will be entertained at posh parties and other guests will celebrate the occasion with complimentary champagne toasts and balloon drops on casino floors.
“…Exclusive parties for high-level gamblers are coveted invitations and spectacular […]

Biloxi Planners OK New Casino

Friday, December 7th, 2007

BILOXI, Miss. — Biloxi planners have recommended approval of Bayview Casino’s plans for a new casino on the Back Bay.
The developers must now get approval from the Biloxi City Council and the Mississippi Gaming Commission for construction to begin on 4.71 acres.
John Ed Ainsworth, one of the casino developers, said they hope for city council […]

More Back Bay Property Linked To Biloxi Casino Plans

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Another 12 Biloxi property owners are trying to cash in on Mississippi’s on shore gaming law. On Thursday, they asked the Biloxi Planning Commission to rezone their back bay lots. The waterfront request on north end of Braun Street and Dacey Street is another example of how the character of east Biloxi is changing.
Long time […]