09-03-2008, 07:02 PM
With the re-opening of U.S. 90 in BIloxi this morning, all of the city's casino resorts are expected to be re-opened by mid-afternoon, according to Rich Randall of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, who said commission agents and auditors have been at Biloxi casinos since 7 this morning going through re-opening procedures.
Casinos must pass inspections by the Mississippi Gaming Commission and the city before being permitted to re-open.
At 10:30 a.m., Randall reported that the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino had re-opened, and others “should be following shortly, and all of them should be open by mid-afternoon,” barring any last-minute snags.
The status as of 11 a.m:, according to a check of casino resorts:
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino: entire facility open.
Boomtown Casino: Awaiting gaming commission final approval.
Grand Biloxi: Awaiting fire department inspection. Hotels, restaurants also ready to re-open.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: Awaiting fire department inspection. Plan to re-open entire facility at 3 p.m.
IP Casino Resort Spa: Hotel, restaurants, spa open; awaiting final approval from gaming commission for casino to re-open.
Isle of Capri Casino Resort: Awaiting completion of fire department inspection of casino. Hotel and restaurants open, taking reservations.
Palace Casino Resort: Awaiting gaming commission approval.
Treasure Bay Casino Resort: Awaiting fire department inspection.
Casinos must pass inspections by the Mississippi Gaming Commission and the city before being permitted to re-open.
At 10:30 a.m., Randall reported that the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino had re-opened, and others “should be following shortly, and all of them should be open by mid-afternoon,” barring any last-minute snags.
The status as of 11 a.m:, according to a check of casino resorts:
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino: entire facility open.
Boomtown Casino: Awaiting gaming commission final approval.
Grand Biloxi: Awaiting fire department inspection. Hotels, restaurants also ready to re-open.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: Awaiting fire department inspection. Plan to re-open entire facility at 3 p.m.
IP Casino Resort Spa: Hotel, restaurants, spa open; awaiting final approval from gaming commission for casino to re-open.
Isle of Capri Casino Resort: Awaiting completion of fire department inspection of casino. Hotel and restaurants open, taking reservations.
Palace Casino Resort: Awaiting gaming commission approval.
Treasure Bay Casino Resort: Awaiting fire department inspection.