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FM’s Southern beau, Conrad jumped ship from the Sports board to join us, and we’re so glad. From coaxing writers to turn in great content to trekking out to the Wonderland dog track to write a story on a rainy day, FM will miss its Georgia peach next year. Did we mention he’s funny...
...Golden Nugget bought land in Biloxi for casino development. Harrah's Casino, owner of the destroyed Grand Casinos in Gulfport and Biloxi, sold its Gulfport location, moved everything to Biloxi and bought out a smaller casino for future expansion. And, the crown jewel of coast casinos - the huge Beau Rivage in Biloxi - announced a massive renovation beyond its Katrina damage. It plans to observe the one-year anniversary of the storm with a grand reopening to salute returning employees...
...opening this week will be low-key, unlike a typical MGM Mirage grand opening, according to Bruce Nourse, vice president of public affairs for Beau Rivage. "That's because of the gravity of this day. We understand thousands of people's lives were changed, and for that reason we are not going to have fireworks and such. It will focus on the fact that we are putting 3,800 families back on their feet," says Nourse...
...Katrina's tidal surge brought about four feet of water into the main public area of the casino, but the entire structure has been renovated and refreshed from top to bottom, said Nourse. Unlike other gambling barges, which rode the tidal waters, the Beau Rivage spent $25 million during initial construction to semi-submerge its barge, like offshore oil platforms. Because its barge was not moved by Katrina, it will continue to be used for gaming...
...million renovation of the Beau Rivage by parent company, MGM Mirage, brings the company's total investment in Biloxi to more than $1 billion, says Nourse. He also credits Mississippi's approval of land-based gaming for helping to green-light their future plans for the area. "Every one's crystal ball here is somewhat cloudy, but with each passing month it's getting a little clearer," says Nourse. "You are seeing more and more interest in Mississippi by the big gaming players. Ultimately, I think it will mean fewer actual casinos in number but larger and more luxurious properties...