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Solid business seen as Coast casinos continue recovery, rebuilding.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 26-FEB-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
In spite of obstacles, the Mississippi Gulf Coast gaming industry is alive and well. Some casinos are still repairing and renovating and several have gaming in temporary quarters. The Biloxi-Ocean Spring bridge is out and that hampers visitors driving in from the east. Also, many employees still struggle with housing and insurance issues.

However, Larry Gregory, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, says the gaming industry is faring well in the wake of the storm. "Comparing the last quarter of 2006 with the same time frame in 2004, gross gaming revenue is up $9 million," he said. "This is very positive in that the numbers reflect a 40% decrease in casino floor square footage as well as a 40% decrease in hotel rooms over pre-Katrina numbers."...

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