Biloxi Blog

On Wednesday, the Southern Gaming Summit at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center will include a financial roundtable that will bring together bankers and analysts to address the recession and global credit crisis.

That’s followed by a State of the Industry report from Virginia McDowell, president of Isle of Capri Casinos; John Payne, president of Harrah’s Entertainment’s Central Division, and Tom Wilmott, president of Penn National Gaming, parent company of Boomtown Biloxi and Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis.

They know first hand the casino industry in Biloxi has many of the same challenges as businesses around the country.

“Right now everyone is aware of the financial constraints in the market,” said Larry Gregory, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Almost all new development is on hold, he said, and most existing casinos are waiting on expansion plans.

Some progress is being made on new casino projects, but John Ellis, one of the developers of Blue Water Bay Resort, said it is probably three years before the casino resort near Pass Christian will be operational.

More info at SunHerald.com

Beau Rivage Resort and Casino officials say 56-year-old Diane Harrison Kennedy won $998,102 on Friday while playing a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot machine. Her payout came after she’d put only $40 into the machine.

Kennedy says she was in Biloxi for a conference and decided to go have fun at the casino during her free time.

The casino features an award-winning buffet with Alaskan King Snow crab and Jonah Crab, and the Overland Cafe serves steaks, seafood, po’ boys and more. Enjoy Boomtown’s famous King Crab legs Friday and Saturday nights. There also is a 24-hour grill and bakery. Catch the champagne brunch Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 a.m. Details: (228) 435-7000

The fifth annual race, slated to run on the waters inside Deer Island in Biloxi, will be run on Saturday and Sunday.

The event, which drew crowds of more than 30,000 last year, kicks off today with the opening of Race Village at 10 a.m. where boats from all nine classes will be on display through Sunday.

Fans can visit Race Village, located north of the Isle Casino, by purchasing a $10 wristband that’s good through the weekend that includes entrance to the premium viewing areas at the Beau Rivage, Hard Rock and Isle Casino parking garages along with the Point Cadet Marina.

VIP viewing areas will be located at the Schooner Pier and Hard Rock.

More info coming soon…

For all the golfers that are coming to Biloxi, I found a great site that lists all the golf courses in the Biloxi and surrounding area. Includes information about courses, green fees, locations, and more.

Biloxi Golf Courses should be the starting destination for all visitors planning on planning golf while staying on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The courses they have information are:
Bay Breeze Golf Course
Broadwater Golf Club
Sunkist Course
Dogwood Hills Golf Club
Gulf Hills Golf Course
Great Southern Golf Club
Saint Andrews Golf Club
Tramark Golf Course
Gulfport Par-3
The Preserve Golf Club
Shell Landing Golf Course
The Grand Bear
Pine Bayou Golf Course
Fallen Oak Golf Club
Mississippi National Golf Course
Windance Country Club

Enjoy