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New pilings law allows gaming barges better protection.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 29-AUG-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Even though there have been numerous shut-downs of Coast casinos due to bad weather, the horror of a category five hurricane has not blown through since gaming was legalized in the state. Still, the loss of lives, property and revenue to the state remain a threat during this busy hurricane season that doesn't end until November 30.

Weather experts say we're in for a decade of active hurricane seasons and some gaming companies are getting ready to batten down their gambling barges before the big storm arrives. During the 2005 legislative session, lawmakers made that task easier with the passage of a new state law that allows casinos to elevate their barges on pilings or take other engineering measures to protect against storm surges.

Rep. Bobby Moak (D-Bogue Chitto), who chairs the gaming committee in the House, says several casinos are going to utilize the new pilings law that became effective last month, and it's not just Coast casinos that...

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