Commercial casinos across the board in the U.S. have scored big with revenues reaching an all-time high, this according to the American Gaming Association's annual State of the States report. In 2018, gaming revenues were over the top, reaching $41.7…
Game day is a sure bet for Coast casinos and their sportsbooks. Every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events of the year. Less than a year into operating their sportsbook and seeing a rush…
With the Saints one win away from the Super Bowl, Coast casinos and sports books are gearing up for a very busy weekend. Since sports gambling in Mississippi became legal last August, casinos have been on a winning streak. In…
At 7:45 Wednesday morning, the Gaming Commission of South Mississippi sent out a notice saying Coast casinos could open back up after a mandatory shutdown issued at 5 p.m. Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. After the notice was sent…
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has announced that Coast casinos will close today no later than 5 p.m. The sheriff of Harrison County, meantime, has announced that a curfew will be in effect from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m.
Last month’s numbers show that casino revenue rebounded in November after a dismal October with Gulf Coast casinos posting strong gains and gambling halls along the Mississippi River showing smaller declines. State Revenue Department figures released this month show that…
Today marks the 25th anniversary when dockside gambling became legal along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On this day in 1992, casinos began their journey to become the billion dollar industry we have today in South Mississippi. Many changes have happened…
Casinos in Mississippi’s river region won less from gamblers in April while casinos along the state’s Gulf Coast won more. State Revenue Department figures show gamblers lost $175 million last month, down three percent from $181 million in April 2016.…
Today the 2017 Southern Gaming Summit began at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Tourism and gaming leaders from all over the world come to Biloxi each year to get together and share cutting edge developments, newest advancements in…
Developers are appealing denials of two casino sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jacobs Entertainment wants to build a casino in Diamondhead, while RW Development seeks to build one in Biloxi. The Mississippi Gaming Commission rejected both sites on March…
As developers still seek approval on the recently denied casino sites in Biloxi and Diamondhead, local business owners have mixed feelings about the possibility of adding another casino to the Coast. A representative with RW Development tells News 25 they…
The second time was not the charm for two potential casino developments in South Mississippi. The Gaming Commission ruled against requests to approve two sites, one in Biloxi and one in Diamondhead, at today’s gaming commission meeting held at the…
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t believe the casino industry has reeled in big bucks on the Coast, but just how big is the jackpot gaming is making for the state? Gaming and community leaders all chipped…
Gamblers lost more money at Mississippi casinos along both the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River in April. Figures released by the state Revenue Department show casinos won $181 million in April, up 2 percent from $177 million in April 2015.…
A New Jersey court case could pave the way for sports gambling in casinos nationwide, including Mississippi. This was just one of the topics of discussion at the Southern Gaming Summit today at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi.…
PCI Gaming Authority monitors events throughout the Southeast that represent interesting opportunities for our investment consideration. This particular property was brought to our attention and after evaluation we felt it represented an excellent investment opportunity that, regardless whether we pursue…
After years of planning, constructing, and perfecting, the grand opening of the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort is now just weeks away.
Developers were at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting to gain their support for Biloxi Pointe.
A casino industry veteran with Gulf Coast ties has been named the general manager of the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino.
The IRS is hoping to reduce the requirement for reporting slot machine and bingo winnings down from $1,200 to $600.
Thursday, Caesars Entertainment issued a statement regarding the operations of its Biloxi casino, Harrah’s Gulf Coast.
2015 is upon us and lots of people across the Coast were celebrating Wednesday night.
With New Year's Eve coming up Wednesday night, and the Sugar Bowl Thursday night, hotels and casinos are filling up with out of town guests.
The study explains that in Mississippi, gaming has contributed $4 billion to the economy and supports 37,000 direct and indirect jobs.