Tag Archives: Mississippi
US – IP Casino debuts sportsbook in Mississippi
The IP Casino Resort and Spa today announced it has opened its sports book, making the Biloxi property one of the first in the state of Mississippi to offer sports betting to its guests. The IP sports book opened near Highlights Sports Lounge, located on the second floor of the IP. The IP’s parent company,…
US – MGM Resorts first to market with Mississippi sports wagering
Two Mississippi resorts, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, have held simultaneous events to usher in the era of legal sports wagering. The resorts, part of the MGM Resorts International portfolio, both accepted their first sports wagers at midday and now share in the distinction of taking…
US – Caesars to start sports betting roll out in Atlantic City, Gulf Coast and Tunica
Caesars Entertainment Corporation today announced that it will introduce sports betting into its Atlantic City, Gulf Coast and Tunica properties in July and August. The introduction of sports betting in these jurisdictions is the first step in Caesars Entertainment’s plan to expand its sports betting offering following the Supreme Court’s landmark PASPA ruling and the…
US – SG Digital’s sports book approved for Mississippi
Scientific Games has announced that its SG Digital division has successfully completed pre-compliance testing of its OpenBet Sportsbook Retail Platform against the “GLI-33: Event Wagering Systems” draft standard and Mississippi Gaming Commission’s proposed sports and race pool regulation. These standards offer starting points for clear guidance regarding betting integrity and a way to move forward…
US – Island View opens Beach Casino making it the largest casino in Mississippi
Officials with Island View Casino Resort opened the doors today to a $75m casino expansion during a ceremony attended by several local and state dignitaries. Island View’s Beach Casino is located on the south side of US Highway 90 adjacent to its Beach Tower. The Beach Casino is a 43,000-square-foot smoke-free casino. This expansion is…
US – Mississippi casinos set to offer sports betting
Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino, which are owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, will soon offer sports betting. At the end of May during a Special Call Tribal Council Meeting the council unanimously approved amendments to the Choctaw Gaming Commission Regulations. Specifically, two new sections were added to Chapter…
US – Mississippi Gaming Commission approves Penn’s purchase of Pinnacle
The Mississippi Gaming Commission and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission have approved Penn National Gaming’s pending acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment. The completion of the proposed transaction is contingent on receipt of additional regulatory approvals as well as certain other conditions. Timothy J. Wilmott, Chief Executive Officer of Penn National Gaming, said: “We are grateful…
US – Mississippi Gaming Commission rejects new casino proposals
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has rejected two separate proposals for casinos in Biloxi and Diamondhead; one from RW Development’s South Beach project in Biloxi, and the other from Jacobs Entertainment Diamondhead. RW Development had wanted to build The Gold Coast Resort at Veterans Avenue and Highway 90 whilst Jacobs Entertainment Diamondhead had resubmitted plans for…
US – Mississippi casino projects pitch to new gaming commission
The new Mississippi Gaming Commission has said it will look at two long long-proposed casino projects; one from RW Development’s South Beach project in Biloxi, and the other from Jacobs Entertainment Diamondhead, in February. Both proposals have been previously vetoed. Executives at RW Development want to build The Gold Coast Resort at Veterans Avenue and…
