This book seeks to begin the conversation about the effects the industry and its dramatic growth have had on the politics, culture, and people of Mississippi.
Resorting to Casinos by"Denise von Herrmann"
After the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought on Mississippi's Gulf Coast casinos, media nationwide reported the loss in revenue the state was bound to suffer. From just those casinos shut down or destroyed by the storm, $500,000 in tax revenue had poured into Mississippi's coffers every day. Biloxi, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Greenville, Lula, Natchez, Tunica, and Vicksburg-destinations once known for hanging moss, antebellum homes, or seaside fun are now also sought out for casino gambling. The phenomenal growth of the Mississippi casino resort industry has attracted substantial interest from industry observers, public officials, politicians, and public interest groups. This book seeks to begin the conversation about the effects the industry and its dramatic growth have had on the politics, culture, and people of Mississippi. Prior to the casinos' arrival in mid-July of 1992, the river and coastal regions of Mississippi were mired in economic recession. Unemployment was high, incomes were low, and prospects for improvement were dim. One state economic developer said the decision to authorize casinos was \
Resorting to Casinos
By:"Denise von Herrmann"
Published on 2011-01-01 by Univ. Press of Mississippi
BOOKS ID : 8x_iSkApthAC
Ebook Title : Resorting to Casinos
ETAG : 3F03Uf4j4xI
ISBN_13 Code : 9781604736601
ISBN_10 Code : 1604736607
Book Print Type : BOOK
Rank : 21 for keyword gambling pros and cons
Book Author :"Denise von Herrmann"
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Book Pages Count : 182
Print Type : BOOK
Book's Categories :"History"
Books Language : en
Text to Speech Access : ALLOWED
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