Mississippi had a rough year last year, but things are finally returning to normal. The state’s gambling industry is seeing significant improvements as gamblers try to shake off the COVID-19 blues, but not everyone is as enthusiastic about venturing back out into public. While casinos are reporting record revenue, the gambling properties, as well as […]
There are more signs that the US is rapidly returning to normal following the COVID-19 debacle, despite a few pockets of outbreaks. Mississippi’s casinos are now going to be able to stage a comeback after the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) announced yesterday that all COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted. The changes take effect today and […]
The results of a recent study by WalletHub reveal which US state is most affected by gambling. According to the study, Nevada is the most gambling-addicted state, followed by Mississippi. Recent Study Answers How Much Is Each US State Affected by Gambling The popularity of sports betting in the United States continues to increase. Nearly […]
Another senate bill appears in Mississippi seeking to legalize mobile online sports betting. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Philip Moran, believes this is the future for the state’s betting industry. Time to Modernize Mississippi’s Sports Betting, Says Senator Mississippi is making a determined step forward to try and again legalize mobile sports betting in the state […]
The Mississippi Gambling Commission reported that the state ended 2020 on a positive note, with a small increase of its sports betting handle in December. Revenue Increased Year on Year Mississippi’s sports betting handle slightly increased in December compared to the month before, closing a difficult year on a good note. The state reported $55.3 […]
A new bill in Mississippi will seek to amend the current sports betting legislation and introduce online and mobile betting in the state. Mississippi Senator Lays Plans for Mobile betting Mississippi legislators will debate a new bill pitched by Senator Scott DeLane that seeks to legalize online sports betting in the state. Senate Bill 2396 […]
A casino project in Biloxi suffered a major setback Thursday after the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling that the proposed site does not meet state requirements for a casino site. Casino Development Legally Stalled The proposed casino resort comprising of a 1,300-room hotel and 100,000 square feet conference center at the site […]
Biloxi Council members are set to consider a tax rebate proposal for a casino project on the former Tivoli Hotel site in East Biloxi, Mississippi, at a scheduled meeting Tuesday, as developers are seeking tax incentives to help them entice investors to support the $700 million casino, hotel and conference space development. Tax Incentives for […]
Mississippi’s coastal region has woken up after the Hurricane Sally hit on Monday and forced the 12 casinos into a temporary shutdown. The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) allowed all casinos to restart at 1 pm on Wednesday, after the storm missed the casinos and headed for Gulf Shores, Alabama. South Mississippi managed to escape the […]
Shut back in March, casino operators’s revenue in Mississippi suffered for nearly two months. But results from June and July show a gradual revenue increase, nearly reaching last year’s numbers. The Casino Industry in the Magnolia State Is Recovering The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) has revealed the results of the reports for gambling revenue for […]
