Margaritaville Casino and Resort
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For information about the defunct Margaritaville casino/hotel project in Atlantic City, New Jersey see Golden Nugget Atlantic City
The Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant is a planned casino
and restaurant
in Biloxi, Mississippi
in the United States
.
The 68000 square feet (6,317.4 m²) property will be developed in the "Back Bay" area of Biloxi. The property will be owned by singer Jimmy Buffett
in conjunction with other investors. Groundbreaking is expected in April 2011 with a construction time of 9 months.
It was reported, however, on March 21, that plans for the location won fast track approval from the city but have hit a speed bump with the Mississippi Gaming Commission. However, on April 7, Jimmy Buffett stood in front of the Mississippi Gaming Commission and explained why his latest plan for a Biloxi casino should be approved. Commissioners listened and then gave his project the okay.
Developers said it should open in the spring of 2012.
This property replaces a planned "Margaritaville Casino and Resort" which was to be owned, and the casino operated, by Caesars Entertainment Corp.
On October 15, 2008, construction of the Caesars Margaritaville project casino was halted by the developer.
On January 13, 2011, Caesars central division president John Payne said “We are disappointed that our project with Margaritaville will not proceed. We will continue to explore opportunities that will allow us to enhance our resort. We remain committed to the Gulf Coast.”
On March 30, 2011, BuffettNews.com reported that the Las Vegas Margaritaville at the Flamingo will be expanding to include its very own branded casino, which will be located adjacent to the existing Margaritaville Cafe. The casino is scheduled to open October 1, 2011.
On June 22, 2011, Paradise Casino LLC unveiled plans for a Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Hotel to be built east of Shreveport, LA in neighboring Bossier City. The complex, a $170 million, 400-room resort, would include an 18- to 20-story hotel tower, 1,000-seat entertainment complex with a VIP balcony and an outdoor tropical area visible to the north from the Louisiana Boardwalk
.
On November 18, 2011 Bossier City Voters passed the bill, which will start groundbreaking for the new casino in January, 2012. The project is estimated to take 14-18 months to complete, and will provide more than 1,200 jobs to the ark-la-tex.
The Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant is a planned casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
and restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
in Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the United States. The 2010 census recorded the population as 44,054. Along with Gulfport, Biloxi is a county seat of Harrison County....
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The 68000 square feet (6,317.4 m²) property will be developed in the "Back Bay" area of Biloxi. The property will be owned by singer Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett
James William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
in conjunction with other investors. Groundbreaking is expected in April 2011 with a construction time of 9 months.
It was reported, however, on March 21, that plans for the location won fast track approval from the city but have hit a speed bump with the Mississippi Gaming Commission. However, on April 7, Jimmy Buffett stood in front of the Mississippi Gaming Commission and explained why his latest plan for a Biloxi casino should be approved. Commissioners listened and then gave his project the okay.
Developers said it should open in the spring of 2012.
This property replaces a planned "Margaritaville Casino and Resort" which was to be owned, and the casino operated, by Caesars Entertainment Corp.
On October 15, 2008, construction of the Caesars Margaritaville project casino was halted by the developer.
On January 13, 2011, Caesars central division president John Payne said “We are disappointed that our project with Margaritaville will not proceed. We will continue to explore opportunities that will allow us to enhance our resort. We remain committed to the Gulf Coast.”
On March 30, 2011, BuffettNews.com reported that the Las Vegas Margaritaville at the Flamingo will be expanding to include its very own branded casino, which will be located adjacent to the existing Margaritaville Cafe. The casino is scheduled to open October 1, 2011.
On June 22, 2011, Paradise Casino LLC unveiled plans for a Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Hotel to be built east of Shreveport, LA in neighboring Bossier City. The complex, a $170 million, 400-room resort, would include an 18- to 20-story hotel tower, 1,000-seat entertainment complex with a VIP balcony and an outdoor tropical area visible to the north from the Louisiana Boardwalk
Louisiana Boardwalk
The Louisiana Boardwalk is a shopping center combining retail shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. It is located in Bossier City, Louisiana, across from two casinos....
.
On November 18, 2011 Bossier City Voters passed the bill, which will start groundbreaking for the new casino in January, 2012. The project is estimated to take 14-18 months to complete, and will provide more than 1,200 jobs to the ark-la-tex.