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A $1.1 billion casino resort is proposed at the former Broadwater Beach Resort site in Biloxi.
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The Biloxi City Council will be asked to approve a Mississippi tourism rebate incentive for the project Tuesday.
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The developers intend to redevelop the 266-acre property with a casino, golf course, hotel, spa and other amenities, according to the city resolution.
It can participate in the Mississippi Tourism Project Incentive Program with a hotel, an indoor or outdoor entertainment center, marina, golf course and the private investment of at least the $10 million required for the tourism incentive the resolution says. A portion of the sales tax generated by the project on what now is empty land would be diverted as an incentive to help cover some of the costs of construction.
The developer, Broadwater Development LLP, expects the resort to create 2,557 full-time and part-time jobs.
The resort would be the most expensive ever built in South Mississippi. The estimated cost of the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino was $750 million to $800 million when Steve Wynn opened it in Biloxi in 1999.
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The proposed Tivoli casino was estimated to cost $1 billion but was never built in Biloxi.
The large Broadwater casino site in west Biloxi was purchased by Roy Anderson III and Cotton Fore shortly before Hurricane Katrina.
Anderson is listed as a partner with Broadwater Development, which was registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State in January 2005.
He told the Sun Herald that more details about the project will be released soon.
A website for the Broadwater Development provides the history of the Broadwater Beach Hotel and says, “For decades, the Broadwater Beach Resort was the epitome of luxuriousness, trendiness and relaxation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. From famous actors, actresses, politicians, and personalities to middle-class families, thousands flocked from across the country to put the Broadwater’s excellent reputation to the test.”
The resort was built in 1939, when gambling and alcohol sales were illegal in Mississippi, the website says, and had a 600-foot pier on the beach side with an illicit casino.
President Casino opened at the site on the site in August 1992, two weeks after the Isle of Capri became the first legal casino in Mississippi. The $17 million, football-field size floating casino was owned by John Connelly, a colorful promoter who worked as a boxer, the Sun Herald noted.
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There’s a lot for visitors to do in Vicksburg, Mississippi, from visiting historic museums to dining at local eateries and more. After a day spent exploring Vicksburg, head to one of the town’s four riverfront casinos for a night of gaming, entertainment and fun with friends and family. Each casino offers their own dining options and hotel accommodations for guests to enjoy. Check out what each of the four Vicksburg casinos have to offer before you book your stay with Visit Vicksburg today.
current guidelines for reopening gaming properties in Mississippi:
Ameristar Casino Vicksburg
Head to the Ameristar Casino Vicksburg, central Mississippi’s largest dockside casino, to try your hand at blackjack, craps, roulette and poker, or get lucky at one of the 1,300 slot and video poker machines. Plan to spend the night? Check in to one of the 149 newly-renovated rooms or park your coach or travel trailer at the Ameristar RV Park. During your stay, don’t miss out on the Ameristar’s restaurants, like Heritage Buffet or Bourbon’s. Ameristar Casino Vicksburg also offers free parking and shuttle service to and from the casino and hotel.
Casino Vicksburg
Get your game on at the Casino Vicksburg, located right along the Mississippi River. With more than 600 slot and video poker machines – in addition to E-gaming tables, featuring craps, roulette and blackjack – there’s always a chance to win big. Looking for a tasty bite to eat? Casino Vicksburg is home to several restaurants, including the Farmer’s Pick Buffet and Otis & Henry’s Bar and Grill, for guests to satisfy their cravings. Spend the night in a comfortable room or suite and enjoy complimentary high-speed internet and freshly brewed coffee 24/7.
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Riverwalk Casino Hotel
Fifteen table games and over 600 slot machines await at the Riverwalk Casino Hotel. Enjoy the thrill of placing your bets or win big with your favorite team with sports betting. When your stomach starts to growl, visit the Riverwalk’s Magnolia Hill Buffet or Smiley’s for a delicious bite to eat before you retire for the evening in your cozy hotel room with a view overlooking the Mississippi River.
Waterview Casino & Hotel
With over 30,000 square feet of gaming space, the Waterview Casino & Hotel offers a variety of slots, video poker machines and table games for you to choose from. In addition to blackjack, craps and roulette, the casino also features Mississippi stud poker and Dragon Bonus baccarat. Stop by the Lucky Bean for a quick bite on your way out the door or sit down for dinner at the Sandbar Fish House & Grill. The Waterview hotel provides comfortable rooms where guests can recuperate after an evening of fun.
Plan Your Trip with Visit Vicksburg
Book your stay in Vicksburg, MS and enjoy gaming, dining and more at one of the city’s four notable casinos. Contact Visit Vicksburg for help planning your trip today.