Mississippi Gaming Commission News

18 Apr 2014
A task force has been commissioned in Mississippi in an effort to look again at regulating online gambling in the state, despite deciding against legalisation previously.
1 Nov 2013
The Las Vegas-based gaming company said the table game will be distributed to casinos in Biloxi, Vicksburg and Tunica.
29 Aug 2012
Tropical Storm Isaac caused all coastal casinos to close and interrupted the vacations of some gamblers who had just arrived.
20 Jan 2012
Caesars Entertainment is exploring options for its Grand Casino in Biloxi, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
21 May 2010
Plans for ninth Biloxi casino to come before Mississippi Gaming Commission.
2 Sep 2008
The Mississippi Gaming Commission ordered all casinos along the Gulf Coast in the cities of Biloxi and Gulfport closed 3pm Sunday.
19 May 2008
After more than two years of preparations, the Grand Soleil Casino Resort - Natchez was licensed as a casino operator by the Mississippi Gaming Commission.
7 Dec 2007
News Brief: Bayview Casino is on its way to the Biloxi City Council and then the Mississippi Gaming Commission for approvals to let construction begin on the Back Bay casino.
18 Jan 2007
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission is scheduled to learn more about the site development plans of three groups that want to build casinos in Tunica.
12 Dec 2006
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission has given developers of the proposed Riverwalk Casino more time to confirm an appearance before the state regulatory body on Dec. 21.
16 Jun 2006
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved and issued to VendingData a manufacturer's and distributor's license to market and distribute its products in the State of Mississi
15 Jun 2006
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. has received site and development approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission to develop its casino resort in west Harrison County.
11 May 2006
News Brief: Moss Point Alderman Michael Middleton invited the executive director of Mississippi's Gaming Commission and its commissioners to meet with the city's Board of Aldermen to discuss casino gambling in the city.
17 Mar 2006
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission on Thursday approved site plans for what will be Gulfport's first land-based casino and granted time extensions to two other casino projects.
16 Sep 2005
Mississippi Gaming Commission Executive Director Larry Gregory says that meeting with the casino industry’s biggest players helped reassure him that the Gulf Coast’s gaming industry will be restored.
29 Aug 2005
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission has issued an order that Coast casinos close to the public at 2 a.m. Sunday.