#South Mississippi

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Casino revenue down on the MS Coast, impacted by changes in Alabama

Competition from neighboring states is affecting Mississippi, Atlantic City and other regions, and the American Gaming Association said the challenge will grow as more states expand casinos and legalize sports betting. The AGA released its annual State of the States report Tuesday, showing commercial casino revenue was up 10% for the year across…

Finance ・ 26 February 2024

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John Travolta filming a movie in Mississippi casino

D'IBERVILLE, Miss. -- Imagine sitting at a slot machine at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort here and seeing John Travolta walk by. The actor is in south Mississippi filming his new movie, "Cash Out," and customers at Scarlet Pearl are sharing the casino floor with the star, cast and crew. "They're here for a month," said LuAnn Pappas, CEO of Scarlet…

Movies ・ 16 April 2023

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South Beach site pending MS Gaming Commission consent

On Thursday, March 23, the developer of South Beach Casino and Resort will have a location approval hearing from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On that note, South Mississippi may have one more competitor to officially become the 13th casino on the Coast. However, one more South Beach Casino was proposed in 2008. Its planned location was…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 March 2023

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1st riverboat casino in U.S. found in Mississippi River

The first riverboat casino to open in the United States and Biloxi now sits in the mud in Memphis as the waters of the Mississippi River recede. To see the fate of the Diamond Lady on Facebook - covered in muck as she emerged from where she sank a year ago - is a sad end to her story. "It made my heart sink. I didn't really know what happened to…

Travel ・ 02 November 2022

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Bellagio, Aria and Atlantis Casino Reno lead Yahoo's top 10 casino ranking in the US

The newly released Yahoo list of "10 best casinos in the U.S. if you love to gamble" has put MGM's Bellagio Resort & Casino, Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Monarch's Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno atop the list, and a South Mississippi casino rounding out the Top 10. The fourth and fifth positions are taken by two leading Atlantic City…

Top and Best ・ 18 August 2022

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MS Casino Workers to Pay Back Unemployment Benefits

Many casino workers in South Mississippi recently received a letter stating that they have to repay part of the state unemployment benefits they got at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) letter states that each recipient was in violation of state law due to their failure to fully report…

Covid ・ 17 January 2022

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New donation option opens on kiosks at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

Have leftover change after a round of slots? Why not take that change and donate it to a local charity. The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is now making that an easy option with their new donation option on their kiosks. Just take the slip with the change on it and insert it into the kiosk. It will then ask the guest if they would like to donate the…

Travel ・ 01 December 2021

Gambling News

South Mississippi Casinos Add Face Masks as COVID-19 Expands

As COVID-19 cases in South Mississippi, just like in other parts of the US, rise again, casinos in this region have started mandating their employees to wear masks. Palace Casino and the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are among the latest gambling facilities to instruct staff members to protect themselves by wearing masks, while Scarlet Pearl has…

Covid ・ 10 November 2021

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A Mississippi Coast casino is getting a cryptocurrency ATM

GULFPORT, Miss. - It's been three years since the first legal sports bet was placed in Mississippi at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino and as predicted, it's brought a younger crowd to the Coast casinos. Scarlet Pearl Casino in D'Iberville has seen a much younger customer, said CEO LuAnn Pappas, along with more regional business. In response,…

Crypto ・ 08 November 2021

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Mississippi Sees First Cryptocurrency ATM Installed at Casino

Mississippi has been one of the pioneers of sports betting. Yet, as betting technology progressed, the state slowly started falling behind. That will now change. Mississippi Casino Adds Crypto ATM That isn't to say there aren't efforts to make a change. The Scarlet Pearl Casino in D'Iberville has recently installed a cryptocurrency ATM. According…

Crypto ・ 03 November 2021

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US Fire and Hurricane Conditions Lead to Casino Closures

With hurricanes and fires impacting people across the United States, casinos in a number of regions have been forced to close their doors. called for the evacuation of all residents who live up to the Nevada border The major casinos in South Lake Tahoe closed parts of their gaming floors on Monday as California fire officials called for the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 August 2021

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Casino VIPs Receive Personal Approach with RFID

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is offering special treatment to its most dedicated players and guests when they hold their RFID-enabled cards near readers at its new VIP Lounge and parking areas. Aug 11, 2021The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is employing technology to bring back what it sees as the best of casino amenities with its VIP Lounge. The…

Travel ・ 11 August 2021

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Many Gulf Coast casinos implement mask mandate for employees

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Many Gulf Coast casinos are now requiring their employees to wear masks as COVID-19 cases surge the state. The Beau Rivage and Gold Strike is requiring all employees to wear face masks temporarily while working indoors. The decision takes effect today, July 29, for both vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. MGM Resorts made…

Covid ・ 29 July 2021

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Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Announces Grand Opening of Orchid Room Sunday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.

D'Iberville, MS (press release) - Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort will open its new high-limit experience Orchid Room, Gaming Elevated on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. The new Orchid Room redefines high limit gaming with 8 blackjack and mini-baccarat table games, 53 slot and video poker machines, and a dedicated cashier and player services…

Travel ・ 04 February 2021