The Mississippi local continues to put up strong results at the felt Cody Stanford added another impressive victory to his poker career by taking down the RGPS Tunica Main Event at his home casino, Horseshoe Tunica. The RunGood Poker Series ambassador secured his sixth RGPS ring after a long day of competition, earning $53,988 in
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Mississippi Bill to Greenlight New Casino Rejected
House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar called off further discussion of the bill A proposal to bring a casino to Jackson, Mississippi, was blocked just before it could be voted on by the full state House. The bill, House Bill 1879, was shelved through a motion by House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar,
Mississippi House Committee Approves Bill to Raise Casino Tax Rate
The increase comes as the Senate refuses to consider online gambling legislation A Mississippi House committee has approved a bill that would raise taxes on casinos in an effort to offset the state’s loss of potential revenue from online gambling. The proposal, led by House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar, seeks to increase the
William Stanford Ships 3 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Events
Stanford now has seven rings and is on his way to the top of the leaderboard William Stanford made a dominant statement at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica, winning three events and adding to his growing collection of championship rings. Entering the festival with four WSOP Circuit titles already under his belt, he wasted no
WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica To Offer $1.1 Million In Guarantees
The tournament series begins on January 23 and runs through February 3 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Horseshoe Tunica this January, bringing an exciting lineup of events and over $1.1 million in guaranteed prize pools. The series will run from January 23 to February 3, featuring 18 gold ring events
23-year-old Ships Beau Rivage $1,200 Buy-in $1M GTD Main Event
William Oertling outlasted 1,755 entries to win the event The Beau Rivage Heater series in Biloxi, Mississippi, concluded with a dramatic $1,200 buy-in, $1 million guaranteed main event, crowning 23-year-old William Oertling as the champion. The event, which ran from January 3-13 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, drew an impressive 1,755 entries, pushing
Former Mississippi Lawmaker Wants To See New Casino In The State
Current state laws may make it difficult for the initiative to gain traction A new proposal aims to bring casino gambling to Jackson, Mississippi, potentially transforming the state’s capital into a hub for economic activity. However, this ambitious plan faces significant legal hurdles, as current state laws limit casino operations to areas along the Gulf
Mississippi’s Tidelands casino bill survives Senate vote
The bill still needs more approvals, but is closer to reaching the finish line A bill that outlines the allowable locations for casino construction on the Mississippi Coast and claims authority over local ports was approved on Thursday by a unanimous vote in the Mississippi Senate. Called the Tidelands bill, it still faces challenges before
Mississippi’s casino market could expand through legislation
Legislation to consider allowing more riverboat casinos is on the table Mississippi’s Gulf Coast casinos have been a popular gambling destination for many years, offering gambling and a beach escape for patrons. Lawmakers now want to approve building casinos on Mississippi’s Public Trust Tidelands. The proposal would require the casino projects to acquire a tidelands
Beau Rivage casino adds new poker room
The Mississippi casino is ready to cater to the poker community The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has announced the opening of a new poker room just before its biggest event of the year, the Beau Ridge Heater Poker Tournament. The new poker room is located between the newly-renovated Buffet and the Buffalo Zone, adjacent
Mississippi doesn’t appear to be ready for iGaming legislation
Mississippi will likely push for sports betting legalization, but not online casino The Mississippi “Mobile-Online Sports Betting Task Force” held what was potentially their final public hearing on Tuesday, with members collecting more information and obtaining a briefing from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review. The task force’s conclusions and proposals
Mississippi casinos try to get in front of online sports betting legislation
Land-based casinos will try to prevent Mississippi from exploring online sports betting The Mobile Online Sports Betting Task Force of the Mississippi legislature assembled on Tuesday to listen to various gaming industry authorities, including local casino operators, who are against the online expansion of sports betting. Mississippi launched retail sports betting at casino properties only