Developer changing site of proposed casino to Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans for a casino that have long been in the works in Long Beach have once again been changed as the…
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Mississippi Power celebrates Earth Day with Renew Our Rivers Deer Island cleanup
HARRISON COUNTY, MISS. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power celebrated Earth Day by kicking off its 20th year of Renew Our Rivers at Deer Island in Biloxi. Nearly…
Mississippi House panel approves casino tax increase
By GEOFF PENDER/Mississippi Today Updated 11:11 AM CST, February 26, 2025 A Mississippi House committee has approved a proposed tax increase on casinos. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar said his bill would increase taxes on Mississippi casinos from…
Meggan Monday: Beau Rivage team shows up, shows out for guests during snowstorm
Was it just a couple of weeks ago the Coast was a winter wonderland? This week's Meggan Monday revisits snowmageddon to tell us…
Mississippi makes moves towards mobile sports betting as Super Bowl wagers soar
The Super Bowl is one of the most wagered-on sporting events globally, with bets expected to surpass $20 billion. While most bettors place their wagers on mobile devices, Mississippians are currently restricted…
Mega Millions Jackpot rises to over $670 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to over $670 million, and lottery tickets aren’t limited to gas stations. A few select casinos along the coast also sell tickets,…
Alderman at Large Donald Frazer talks about potential casino in Long Beach
Long Beach Alderman at Large Donald Frazer is in studio to talk about the latest news surrounding the city’s long anticipated casino project.
Louisiana man wins big at IP Casino
A Louisiana man just won big at one South Mississippi casino! Kenneth brought home nearly $320k on October 13th at the IP Casino. Kenneth says he placed a $1…
Gaming Commission takes no action on proposed Tullis Gardens site
The Mississippi Gaming Commission took no action Thursday on a request for site approval for the Tullis Gardens project in Biloxi. Gaming Commission Executive Director Jay Daniels told our media partner the Sun Herald that a lawsuit filed by Secretary…
New casino potentially coming to Biloxi along HWY 90
A new casino could potentially be making its home along Highway 90 in Biloxi, pending a site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On Thursday's meeting, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will address the…
New seafood restaurant Coraline's open at Beau Rivage
The new fine dining seafood restaurant opened Monday evening to a line of customers who got the first taste of gulf cuisine at the casino. The restaurants interior…
Bill to help develop casino property in Jackson dies in committee
A bill introduced this week that would have provided state support to develop a casino property on the Pearl River in Jackson died in committee on Wednesday. Rep. Trey Lamar, who represents Lafayette and Tate counties and who is the…
Bill introduced Monday night would provide state support for casino project in Jackson
A state legislator from Senatobia filed a bill Monday that would provide state support to develop a casino property on the Pearl River in Jackson. Rep. Trey Lamar, who represents Lafayette and Tate counties and who is the chair of…
RW Development receives site approval for casino at Veterans Avenue
A ninth casino could be coming to Biloxi in short order, after a developer was given site approval on Thursday. RW Development plans to put a casino on property on the southeast corner of Veterans Avenue in Biloxi. The company…
Mississippi Gaming Commission to hear site proposal for Biloxi casino
The Mississippi Gaming Commission will hear from a Biloxi developer on Thursday who will make its application for site approval for a new casino. RW Development will present its plan for site approval on Thursday at a meeting in Jackson.…
Former cheer booster club treasurer charged with embezzlement
A woman who had served as treasurer of the Ocean Springs Middle School cheer booster club is accused of taking money from that account for personal use. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire said 48-year-old Kasi McDaniel was charged with…
Casino gaming revenues in U.S. top $16B in second quarter
U.S. commercial gaming continued its long run of consecutive quarterly revenue growth in the second quarter, hitting a Q2 record of $16.07 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total outpaced Q2 2022 by 8.1…
Margaritaville Casino under new ownership
The Margaritaville Casino has sat vacant since 2014, but it will soon come back to life! The building has now sold to MIC Limited, the company that owns many southern destination spots such as The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama,…
Mississippi Gaming Commission approves proposed casino in Hancock County
The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a proposal today for a planned new casino in Hancock County. Site approval for the planned south beach casino and resort was discussed at the commission’s morning meeting. It was a unanimous decision by Commissioners…
Gold Strike Casino in Tunica sold
Gold Strike Casino Resort, an MGM property in Tunica, has been sold. An announcement made this morning said the sale was approved by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The company acquiring Gold Strike is CNE Gaming Holdings LLC, an indirect subsidiary…
Coast man charged with embezzlement in gaming case
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is investigating an embezzlement case on the Coast. MGC agents arrested 39-year-old Jacob Lynn Forehand at his home on Wednesday without incident. He was booked into the jail at 11 a.m. A Gaming Commission enforcement division…
Louisiana floating casino starts work at $100M site on land
KENNER, La. (AP) — After nearly 30 years, a floating casino in suburban New Orleans is poised to relocate to land. Treasure Chest Casino officials broke ground Tuesday on a new site, which will house a development of more than…
A Winning Bet: The future of gaming in Mississippi
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legal casino gambling in Mississippi. After last year’s record-breaking revenue, what is next? What does the future of gaming…
Silver Slipper's Ferrucci promoted to COO, senior VP of parent company
John Ferrucci, who has served as general manager of Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Hancock County since 2004, has been promoted to chief operating officer and senior vice president of the casino's parent company,…