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Harrah’s not likely to shed casino here
BILOXI - The private equity groups buying Harrah’s Entertainment may sell off properties to lower their debt, but they will probably hold on to Biloxi, according to casino analysts.
It boils down to taxes.
The percentage that Mississippi takes off the top is significantly smaller than most other states with gambling. [...]
The Mississippi Gaming Commission on Thursday OK’d site development plans for a casino in D’Iberville.
The commission approved plans for a casino development with a 400-room hotel with five or six restaurants and a land-based casino. Peter Simon is principal in West D’Iberville Development and owner of the site.
The commission approved the casino site, which is [...]
The largest gaming company in the world is reportedly being sold for more than $16 billion. Sources familiar with negotiations say Harrah’s Entertainment has accepted a deal to sell its 40 casinos to two private equity groups. Apollo Management and Texas Pacific will reportedly pay 90 dollars per share to get into the gaming business.
Harrah’s [...]
WAVELAND — The $80 million Silver Slipper Casino opens to gamblers today, offering an old Vegas blend with contemporary stylings, says general manager John Ferrucci.
“It’s got a bit of Western flair but not cowboy,” said Ferrucci.
It becomes the 10th casino to open on the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina shuttered all 12 gaming operations and [...]