Biloxi reported $91.6 million in gross casino revenue for June. The figures come a few days before the Mississippi State Tax Commission releases its figures for the combined revenues of the Coast, river and state casinos -- which are also expected to be massive.
Biloxi casinos are offering incentives to attract customers. "They're spending more money to get people here," said Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway, "but they're getting the people here."

City Director of Administration David Staehling said visitors are coming to Biloxi because it's less expensive than other casino destinations. "There's more to do," such as golf and fishing, "and it's affordable," he said of the golf and other amenities. "Conditions are very favorable for us to grow."
These casino revenues are likely to continue to climb in Biloxi in the coming years, with Margaritaville Casino under construction and other casino developments in the offing.

The nearly $1 billion resort is still expected to open in 18 months.
Meantime, other expansion plans are moving forward. The Isle of Capri has also started getting permits for its $140 million expansion and Holloway said the Isle bought a lot of land around Myrtle and Cadet streets in Biloxi.

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Harrah's has bought 80 acres in East Biloxi and Holloway said.
Boomtown and IP casinos have also purchased large parcels of land around the Back Bay since Hurricane Katrina.

The mayor has hopes for casino development at other areas if a South Beach Casino is approved. Although the

Golden Nugget Casino proposed for Point Cadet after Hurricane Katrina didn't materialize, Holloway said the city owns the International Plaza. The Department of Interior turned it over to the city with the stipulation that if the site is used for commercial purposes, an equal amount of land would be donated for public use nearby.

"It's a prime piece of property worth a lot, a lot of money . I envision a casino there," said Holloway.



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