March Madness impact on the Coast
Gulf Coast, it’s that time of the year again! It’s March Madness and this year that madness will have a huge impact on sports betting. Can you feel it? The upsets, the bracket busters? It is madness time and it’s…
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Beau Rivage: CYP hosts sports betting seminar
As the market for sports betting continues to expand on the Mississippi Gulf Coast so does the education process on how to gamble responsibly. Tonight about 40 members from Coast Young Professionals hosted an engage and educate event at the…
Sports betting was a hit during the Super Bowl
Super Bowl 53 was the first major sporting event for sportsbooks in a handful of states that opened after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports betting back in May. Despite the New Orleans Saints not playing…
Preparing for Super Bowl LIII
Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the New England Patriots. A new champion is ready to be crowned at Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots and Rams converge inside Mercedes-Benz…
Super Bowl betting odds impact on the Coast
Now knowing the Rams and Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl, it’s time to see how the big game will affect sports books on the Coast. How did the sports book fare with the with the Saints not making…
Casinos prepare for big weekend
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…
Sports betting on the national championship game
Whenever big games like the College Football National Championship Game come around, it’s only fitting to see how it will impact sportsbooks here on the Coast. In round four of this ACC-SEC rivalry on the big stage, the Crimson Tide…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook sees success
Just a month removed from opening up their sportsbook, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is seeing success. The Scarlet Pearl partnered with daily-fantasy providers DraftKings on their sportsbook. Although the Sportsbook was built during football season, they’ve still seen great numbers…
Sports book opening at the Scarlet Pearl Casino
The Scarlet Pearl Casino’s sports book is now up and running. The Scarlet Pearl has joined the party. The former PRL Bar in the Scarlet Pearl Casino is now a full-fledged sports book for South Mississippians to enjoy. The book…
Sports betting leads to high revenue in casinos
Casino revenue continues to rise in Mississippi after the second month of legal sports betting. Gamblers lost $177 million statewide in September, up six percent from August. $5.5 million of those dollars were lost on sports wagers. Revenue rose nine…
Gaming revenue continues to show growth
Statewide gaming revenue was up last month around ten percent according to gaming experts. This is being attributed to sports betting which began on the Mississippi Coast a few months ago. The gaming experts also tell News 25 that statewide…
IP Sportsbook and FanDuel lounge opens
Tonight’s football game comes just in time for those looking to place a bet at the IP Casino and Resort. Former NFL players Marcus Dupree, Dalton Hillard, Michael Lewis, and Derman Moore cut the ribbon for the new sportsbook and…
Sports betting brings in more visitors
It’s been just over a month since sports betting started on the Coast and according to gaming experts, it’s doing quite well. The Beau Rivage was the first casino to offer sports betting on August 1st. Since then, nearly every…
Sports books gearing up for NFL kickoff
The NFL regular season started last night and Sunday teams will hit the field for week one. With sports betting on the rise, casinos on the Coast are expecting the NFL to have a huge role in the bets that…
Sports book opens at Island View Casino
Some casinos in Biloxi have already opened their sports books, allowing people to legally place bets for the upcoming football season. Now, locals and visitors can also place their bets at the Island View Casino Resort in Gulfport. Sports betting…
Silver Slipper Casino opens sports betting
The Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis officially opened their sports book today. Many people filled the sports book, excited for the long-awaited moment of the first officials sport bet at the Silver Slipper. Silver Slipper General Manager John…
Treasure Bay Sports book opened today
The Treasure Bay Sports Book opened this morning. Located on the first floor next to The Den, the new sports book features high-definition TVs and state-of-the-art odds display boards. After placing a bet, guests can order from The Den while…
Silver Slipper opens Slipper Sports Book
The Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Bay St. Louis opened their newest amenity, the Slipper Sports Book today. The Slipper Sports Book will offer guests an opportunity to make wagers on a variety of sports betting events such as college…
Sports book revenues for the City of Biloxi
The City of Biloxi is putting a price on sports book revenues that can benefit some residents. The city is projecting a million dollars in new revenue from sports books. The mayor and the city council are working on a…
Sports bets are on at two more Coast casinos
Two more South Mississippi casinos are now all in when it comes to sports betting. Harrah’s Gulf Coast and the Palace Casino in Biloxi are now offering sports betting. Known for his legendary moves on the gridiron, former Saints running…
Legislative luncheon
The casino industry has greatly shaped the Mississippi Gulf Coast and with sports betting on the rise, the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce chose to have the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission speak at their legislative luncheon. Allen Godfrey…
Sports betting begins in Mississippi
It’s an exciting day for the Magnolia State. Sports betting officially began in Biloxi and Tunica. From rolling dice to opening sports books, Mississippi hit the jackpot when sports betting was legalized in licensed casinos across the state. Mississippi Hotel…
Sports betting officially begins on the Coast
Sports betting has officially begun in Mississippi casinos. MGM’s Beau Rivage and Gold Strike Casino Resort are accepting their first legal sports wagers. It marks 26 years from when the first casino bet was made at the Isle of Capri…
Sports betting officially begins Wednesday
This Wednesday, August 1st, is an exciting day for the Magnolia State. Sports betting will officially begin. Beau Rivage and Gold Strike Casino Resort will accept their first legal sports wagers. It’ll mark 26 years from when the first casino…
