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By Elaine West

Resorts Casino Tunica to Close Up Shop Due to Competition

April 17, 2019

Renowned casino operator Penn National Gaming on Tuesday announced that it will be closing down its Resorts Casino Tunica operation, one of the three properties that it operates in Tunica County, Mississippi. Citing increased competition in the region, the casino operator has set June 30 as the date when it will officially and permanently close […]

By Alexander Palmer

Mississippi Casino Revenue Spikes with Sports Betting Debut

September 24, 2018

According to the Mississippi state revenue department, the state’s overall casino revenue rose sharply in August with the debut of sports betting – figures released by the department show that gamblers lost a whopping $181 million across the state last August, an 8 percent increase from the $168 million that was recorded during the same […]