Finally, we have updated the Grand Casino Biloxi information page.

You will get an updated overview about the property, including table games, slots, and all the dining options.

Read about Gift Shop, Spa, and the Grand Bear Golf Course…

Great news, another buffet is coming to Coast…

Margaritaville Casino has grown by $2 million to a $53 million resort. A buffet will be added and the entertainment venue will be expanded from the original plans.

Mayor A.J. Holloway said he hopes Margaritaville is ready to open in April.

Source: Sun Herald

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Boyd Gaming now owns and operates 17 properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana.

“With the purchase of the IP, Boyd Gaming is expanding into one of the most important gaming markets in the country, further diversifying our operations,” said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming.  “We believe the acquisition of this market-leading property is a substantial growth opportunity, and we are confident it will deliver attractive returns for our shareholders.”

About Boyd Gaming

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 17 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana.

Source: Press Release

So it looks like it is pretty much official, IP Biloxi will be changing ownership…

The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved Boyd Gaming Corp.’s application to purchase the IP Biloxi, the last regulatory hurdle before the scheduled closing on Oct. 4.

Boyd agreed to buy the resort, with 1,100 rooms and a 70,000-squre-foot casino, in June for $278 million in cash. In addition, the company agreed to contribute $10 million to the Engelstad Family Foundation, the part owner of the IP, for charitable work in the area.

Boyd has also set up a $44 million budget to upgrade the resort once it takes over.

I am excited for the renovations as well as the changes to the players club…

Employment and jobs are limited on the coast, glad to see Margaritaville will be bringing more jobs to the Coast.

Key jobs are being advertised for Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant, which is under construction in East Biloxi, and casino officials hope to fill many of them with local talent.

The positions that are being reviewed and filled are directors of food and beverage, marketing, human relations, gaming operations and surveillance along with manager of information systems.

In November the casino will launch a web site and begin posting jobs for people to work in the casino and restaurant. (BiloxiCasinos.com will post the link once it is active)

Coast casino veteran Tom Brosig was named president and Sock was the former general manager of Grand Casino Biloxi. Others hired include:

- Huntley Biggs Jr., director of special projects, began his career at Grand Casino Gulfport.

- Leon Walker, logistics manager, was vice president of business development at Sock Enterprises.

- Heather Nowell, project administrator, has worked for years with local contractor W.G. Yates & Sons Construction

- Barbara Donald, director of finance, comes from Harrah’s New Orleans and previously was operations controller at Grand Casino Biloxi

- Kelli Bell, director of regulatory compliance, worked at Hard Rock Casino.

Source: SunHerald.com