Archive for the 'Biloxi Hotels' Category

Plans to develop casino property extended

Friday, September 7th, 2007

BILOXI — The Broadwater Casino could be back on the table in the next few weeks.
Michael Cox, representing the Broadwater Development property owners, told the Biloxi Planning Commission Thursday they hope to soon have an agreement signed with an international entertainment corporation to develop the entire property.
The Planning Commission approved an 18-month extension of the [...]

Zab Judah to fight at Hard Rock Biloxi

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

NEW YORK — Former undisputed welterweight and two-time junior welterweight champion Zab Judah returns on Friday night, September 7 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Fighting for the first time since his 11th-round TKO loss to WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in June, Judah (34-5, 25 KOs) will meet Edwin Vazquez (22-10-2, [...]

2 years after Katrina, Casinos lead economy

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Found this little excerpt from an article:
Signs of the devastation remain among the scattered signs of hope. Along the coastal highway, most of the twisted metal, concrete and other storm debris has been cleared, leaving vacant, grassy lots in many places where stately century-old homes once overlooked the white sand beaches.
In some places, front porch [...]

Mississippi casino results rise

Monday, August 27th, 2007

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 [...]

Treasure Bay hotel finally opens

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Treasure Bay is pretty much the favorite casino of the Biloxi Blog. Of course the Beau Rivage is also on top of the list. But the Bay has always treated me so good, that they get the nod. I am glad to see the hotel finally open. Here is the article from the Sun Herald..
BILOXI [...]