Mississippi

June 26, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Mississippi

Information on revenues earned during the month of May by casinos in the state of Mississippi has been revealed and findings show the state has seen a decrease in overall gaming revenues. The results of both la...

Newly renovated Heritage Buffet at Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg opens

June 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Mississippi

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:PNK) Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Heritage Buffet, which for ten consecutive years has been voted Best in Vicksburg. ...

Tribe announces plan for Foxwoods-branded casino resort in Biloxi

Adam Morgan

June 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Mississippi

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has announced plans to build a Foxwoods-branded casino resort in southern Mississippi in partnership with local developer Biloxi Boardwalk Ventures and management firm The ...

Beau Rivage Casino adds new entertainment show

May 29, 2016

Visitors to the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will be able to enjoy new entertainment options this summer as the venue has added a new show that will provide a wow factor. A new cirque-style show has been add...

Mississippi’s Golden Nugget to feature Adult Swim Parties

May 26, 2016

To target adults who want to get the weekend started early, the Golden Nugget Casino has announced they will be offering a new concept on Thursdays from now until Labor Day, titled Adult Swim. The new concept i...

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to visit Fitz Casino & Hotel Tunica

May 19, 2016

During Memorial Day Weekend, the Fitz Casino & Hotel of Tunica will be hosting the Vietnam Memorial Wall traveling replica, a smaller version of the memorial found in the United States capital city. The mem...

Discover D’Iberville brand to launch this week

May 1, 2016

Over the past few years, the city of D’Iberville in Mississippi has made efforts to become more of a destination rather a town to visit. On Monday, officials of the city will meet to launch the Discover D’Iberv...

Mississippi casino revenue declines 5% as Gulf Coast gaming slows down

Alex Lanter

April 26, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, Mississippi

Mississippi casino revenue fell from $198 million in March 2015 to $188 million in March 2016, after Gulf Coast properties such as Harrah’s Gulf Coast and Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis recorded a slowdown of 4...

State not aware of trust application; Aide says Gov. Snyder willing to discuss it

April 24, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Mississippi

According to an email from the Michigan governor’s office on Friday, Governor Rick Snyder had yet to receive the proposal from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) regarding the use of the former Marquette ...

Two more states advance DFS legislation in the US

April 20, 2016

Tennessee, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Fantasy Sports, Mississippi

Tuesday was a good day for the daily fantasy sports industry, as Tennessee joined Mississippi in sending a bill to the governor that would legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports (DFS). The Fantasy Sports...

Katrina appeal over schooner pier damage lost by Grand Casino

April 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Mississippi

A ruling in favor of Grand Casino regarding damage sustained to the Biloxi Schooner Pier by Hurricane Katrina has been reversed by the Mississippi Supreme Court. The case will be returned to the Circuit Court s...

Casino site in D’Iberville bought by Poarch Creek Indians

March 30, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Mississippi

The Royal D'Iberville casino site in D'Iberville, Mississippi has been purchased by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, who operate casinos in Alabama and Florida. According to Biloxi attorney Michael Cavanaug...

Vicksburg casino gets name, brand, upgrades

March 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Mississippi

The recently acquired DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi will be rebranded as WaterView Casino and Hotel as announced by its new owner, Foundation Gaming Group, LLC. The new brand takes its...

Beau Rivage Casino adding more cities, flying more tourists to South Mississippi