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Casinos bounce back after flood
Flood Stage:43.0 Ft. Record High Stage:57.1 Ft. River Mile: 435.4. Record High Stage Date:. Location of Gage: 1.6 miles downstream of the mouth of the yazoo diversion canal. Vicksburg Quandrangle. Feb 14, 2020 Vicksburg. Along the Mississippi River in Vicksburg, part of the parking lot at WaterView Casino and Hotel was covered with soil and grass after a soggy hillside collapsed, but no one was hurt.
Published 11:45 am Thursday, July 21, 2011
Mississippi’s 19 casinos on the Mississippi River rebounded strongly in June from the record flood on the river in May — winning more than double from gamblers and, in Vicksburg, kicking in 18 percent more revenue-based taxes to the city and Warren County.
Taxes paid to the city and county totaled $723,184 for the month, up from $590,414 in May. Broken out, the city’s take was $529,071, up 24 percent, and the county’s was $194,114, up about 2.6 percent. A $116,796 chunk of the city’s total came from $150 fees per gaming device paid annually by each casino. Amounts distributed to the Vicksburg Warren School District totaled $52,730 in June, up about 2.6 percent for the month. Totals lag behind June 2010 by about 18 percent for the city and about 22 percent for the county and schools. For the fiscal year, totals lag about 6 percent for the city and 7 percent for the county and schools.
Riverside casinos took in $91.6 million from players last month, up from $41 million when 17 casinos closed because of high water, the Mississippi Department of Revenue reported Wednesday. The Isle of Capri at Natchez was the last to reopen, on June 17.
The 11 Gulf Coast casinos — none affected by flooding — won $93.9 million last month, down a bit from $96.2 million recorded in May. Winnings for May 2011 totaled $137.2 million. Overall, winnings in June were off 2.1 percent compared to a year ago, when casinos along the river won $102.4 million and the coast casinos won $87 million.
Flood-related closures cost state and local government about $7.2 million in casino taxes, said Allen Godfrey, deputy director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. In addition, some players may have stayed away in June, believing that the casinos were still closed, he said.
For the first half of 2011, Mississippi casinos won $1.12 billion, down about 8 percent from $1.22 billion for the first six months of 2010.
Hit hard by the deep recession, the casino industry showed similar gains in other states. Nevada casinos won 16.7 percent more in May than in May 2010. New Jersey casinos, which have struggled against gambling halls in Pennsylvania that now offer slot machines and table games, narrowed its year-to-year decline to 3.7 percent in May.
Louisiana casinos were to report June figures today. The state’s 15 boats and one land-based venue won $203.2 million in May, only $400,000 less than in May 2010.
The Mississippi figures do not include Indian reservation casinos, which are not required to report their winnings to the public.
Vicksburg’s five casinos pay a 3.2 percent revenue tax to the state. From there, 10 percent goes to the schools, 25 percent to Warren County and 65 percent to the city. A second revenue tax is a 0.8 percent share of the state’s 8.8 percent revenue tax. It is split based on population proportions between Vicksburg and Warren County.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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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.
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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.
Bally's Vicksburg
Get your game on at the Bally's 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.
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 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.
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