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Daily Journal Jackson Bureau JACKSON – A task force unable to agree on a recommendation to raise taxes to improve the state’s roads and bridges will instead hold meetings designed to educate the public on the need for more funds to improve Mississippi’s transportation system. “We are

By MARY PEREZ — meperez@sunherald.com GULFPORT — Island View Casino owners are ready to refurbish the hotel tower south of U.S. 90 after signing a 50-year lease Thursday with the Mississippi state Port Authority. “We’re starting demolition (of the interior) within th

The Associated Press BILOXI, Miss. — The Biloxi City Council has rezoned property west of Interstate 110 to waterfront to make way for a new casino. Waterfront zoning is required before the Mississippi Gaming Commission will consider whether it is a legal site. The Sun Herald reports

By MARY PEREZ — meperez@sunherald.com BILOXI — Plans for the new minor league baseball stadium presented Wednesday to the Development Review Committee haven’t changed much from the original renderings. They show “a solid, urban, historic-looking ballpark,” said

Change is good when you’re ready for it: Learn to anticipate before you’re taken by surprise.  At G2E, September 23-26, 2013 (Exhibits: September 24-26), you’ll find the hard-hitting strategies; essential education and unparalleled networking that are indispensable for predicting upco

2013 was the fourth year of the joint event, and it meant a larger audience for Southern Gaming Summit, already the largest commercial gaming trade show outside of Las Vegas! The combined Southern Gaming Summit/BingoWorld show floor in 2014 will once again draw visitors from around th

BILOXI, Miss. (January 17, 2013) – The 20th annual Southern Gaming Summit to be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum here May 7-9 will kick off with an opening keynote speech by Gary Loveman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Caesars Entertainment. Loveman will