Mississippi Legislation Could Lead to More Casinos As reported by the Mississippi Clarion Ledger: "Legislation allowing Gulf Coast casinos to move 800 feet onshore could mean several new casino ventures, predicts one Jackson gaming lawyer.
"'If the number of calls and contacts we've been getting over the last two to three weeks is any indication, it would result in an increase in the number of new casinos,' said Scott Andress, a Jackson gaming lawyer. "Gov. Haley Barbour is expected to sign this week the bill authorizing the move for Gulf Coast casinos from water to shore. "…Andress said developers find it attractive to build casinos onshore because construction costs would be lower than on a barge, and it's projected that insurance would be more affordable than if casinos were required to build over water…"
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