Mississippi commercial casinos generated $195.5m in revenue in April, up 1.8% from $192m a year earlier, according to the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s monthly report. Gulf Coast revenue rose 2.9% to $127.74m and central-region revenue increased 3.2% to $27.02m, while northern-region revenue fell 2.1% to $40.81m.
Regional revenue diverged, giving Mississippi casino operators a clearer view of April performance by market.
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Circuit Judge Randi Mueller ruled that the Mississippi Gaming Commission acted lawfully in approving a casino site for the planned Tullis Gardens Hotel and Casino in Biloxi. The ruling rejected a challenge brought by Treasure Bay LLC and the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association, but a separate lawsuit by the Mississippi Secretary of State over the city’s authority to lease the waterfront land remains pending.
Mississippi commercial casinos generated $217.9 million in May revenue, down 2.6% year on year, according to figures from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Slots brought in $181.1 million, while table games generated $29.8 million; retail sports betting revenue fell 43.3% to $1.9 million.
Mississippi casinos recorded $196m in revenue in April, up 0.2% year on year, according to Mississippi Gaming Commission figures reported. Slots generated $164.9m, while table games brought in $24.9m and retail sports betting recorded $2.9m. Coastal revenue rose 1.4% to $129.5m, while the Central and Northern regions fell 1.9% combined.
The NCAA approved two negotiated agreements on Wednesday and declared former Fordham players Elijah Grey and Will Richardson permanently ineligible following gambling-related investigations. Former Kennesaw State player Simeon Cottle was also made permanently ineligible after refusing to cooperate; the source links the cases to a federal point-shaving investigation.
Mississippi casinos reported $214.2m in March revenue, down 5.3% year on year, according to figures from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Slot revenue was $180m, table games generated $27.1m and sports wagering brought in $3.6m, up 89.5%.