More casinos could open along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the coming years Four casino proposals remain active along the coast Casinos along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are wading in stagnant water, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) has submerged in recent years. Despite the struggles, the region is being targeted for several new gaming developments. Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with Harrah’s and Golden Nugget, are seen. Biloxi casinos could face further competition in the coming years. (Image: Shutterstock) The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) groups 12 casinos into its Coastal segment — Beau Rivage, Boomtown, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harrah’s, Hollywood, IP, Island View, Palace, Scarlet Pearl, Silver Slipper, and Treasure Bay. The properties are located in Biloxi, Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Gulfport, and Lakeshore. Last year, Coastal GGR from slot machines, live-dealer table games, and sports betting totaled $1.582 billion. That marked the third consecutive year of lower GGR. Regardless, there is a slew of proposed casino development…Read MoreCategory: Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Coastal, GGR, MississippiSource: Casino.org