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Mississippi law specifies that state-regulated casinos can only locate along the Mississippi River or on the Gulf Coast. The original law required casinos to be over water. After Hurricane Katrina hurled massive casino barges onto land in 2005, legislators modified the law to allow casinos on the coast to develop a short distance inland but.
- The river towns became major attraction for professional gamblers, also known as cardsharps, who were hunting the travelers who used to carry large amounts of cash with them. When five cardsharps were lynched in Mississippi in 1835, the professional gamblers drove away from the south.
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This is a list of casinos in Mississippi.
Cruise the legendary Mississippi River aboard the newest riverboats in the region and enjoy perfect comfort and modern amenities as you travel to each historical destination. The fabric of the region is brought to life through our delicious regional cuisine, live onboard music, and customized excursions. The Mississippi Gaming Commission ruled that all bets must take place in-person pending further legislation. But bettors can place a wager with a variety of land or water-based casinos.
List of casinos[edit]
| Casino | City | County | State | District | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameristar Casino Vicksburg | Vicksburg | Warren | Mississippi | Lower River Region | ||
| Beau Rivage | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Bok Homa Casino | Sandersville | Jones | Mississippi | Native American | ||
| Boomtown Biloxi | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Casino Vicksburg | Vicksburg | Warren | Mississippi | Lower River Region | Formerly Rainbow Casino & Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg | |
| 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica | Tunica Resorts | Tunica | Mississippi | Upper River Region | Formerly Bally's | |
| Fitzgeralds Casino Tunica | Tunica Resorts | Tunica | Mississippi | Upper River Region | ||
| Gold Strike Casino Resort | Tunica Resorts | Tunica | Mississippi | Upper River Region | ||
| Golden Moon Casino | Choctaw | Neshoba | Mississippi | Native American | Part of the Pearl River Resort | |
| Golden Nugget Biloxi | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Harlow's Casino | Greenville | Washington | Mississippi | Lower River Region | ||
| Harrah's Gulf Coast | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast | Bay St. Louis | Hancock | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | Formerly Casino Magic | |
| Hollywood Casino Tunica | Tunica Resorts | Tunica | Mississippi | Upper River Region | ||
| Horseshoe Casino Tunica | Tunica Resorts | Tunica | Mississippi | Upper River Region | ||
| IP Casino Resort Spa | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Island View Casino | Gulfport | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lula | Lula | Coahoma | Mississippi | Upper River Region | ||
| Magnolia Bluffs Casino | Natchez | Adams | Mississippi | Lower River Region | ||
| Palace Casino Biloxi | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Riverwalk Casino and Hotel | Vicksburg | Warren | Mississippi | Lower River Region | ||
| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica | Tunica Resorts | Tunica | Mississippi | Upper River Region | ||
| Scarlet Pearl Casino | D'Iberville | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Silver Slipper Casino | Lakeshore | Hancock | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Silver Star Casino | Choctaw | Neshoba | Mississippi | Native American | Part of the Pearl River Resort | |
| Treasure Bay Casino | Biloxi | Harrison | Mississippi | Gulf Coast | ||
| Trop Casino Greenville | Greenville | Washington | Mississippi | Lower River Region | Formerly Lighthouse Point Casino | |
| WaterView Casino & Hotel | Vicksburg | Warren | Mississippi | Lower River Region | Formerly Isle of Capri and DiamondJacks |
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Mississippi Riverboat Gambling History
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Treasure Bay Casino in the 1990s, before Hurricane Katrina
Golden Moon Casino
Harraha's Tunica
Island View Casino
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BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A proposed casino site on the Mississippi Gulf Coast does not meet state standards for where casinos are allowed to locate, the state Supreme Court ruled.
Mississippi law specifies that state-regulated casinos can only locate along the Mississippi River or on the Gulf Coast. The original law required casinos to be over water. After Hurricane Katrina hurled massive casino barges onto land in 2005, legislators modified the law to allow casinos on the coast to develop a short distance inland but only if other parts of the resort development touch water.
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Ray Wooldridge, a former owner of the New Orleans Hornets NBA team, started trying in 2008 get approval for a casino site that’s a bit inland in Biloxi, using the business name RW Development LLC.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission rejected the site in 2008, 2017 and 2019. RW Development appealed to the Harrison County Circuit Court, and a circuit judge affirmed the commission’s decision in 2019. The company appealed to the state Supreme Court. The decision by justices Thursday was to affirm the circuit court ruling.
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The Sun Herald reported that Wooldridge built Big Play Entertainment Center at the site while he waited for permission to proceed with his plans for a casino. The complex now has bowling, miniature golf, laser tag and other family amusements.