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| Grand Casino Biloxi | |
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| Address | 265 Beach Boulevard Biloxi, Mississippi 39530 |
| No. of rooms | 495 |
| Total gaming space | 35,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) |
| Casino type | Slots, table games, no poker room |
| Owner | Harrah's Entertainment |
| Website | Harrah's Official Site |
Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa is the name of a gambling establishment in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment.
This facility replaces the former Grand Casino Biloxi, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. At the time, the casino offered a 106,000-square-foot (9,800 m2) casino, two hotels with 975 rooms, and a 42,000-square-foot (3,900 m2) convention center.
History
Prior to 2005 this casino was a Caesars Entertainment property. After the ownership change to Harrah's Entertainment it was announced that this casino was being converted to the Horseshoe brand. But these plans were put on hold when Biloxi and the Gulf Coast were hit by Hurricane Katrina. The storm destroyed the barge on which the casino floor was located; the storm surge swept the barge from the shoreline all the way across Beach Boulevard, nearly 500 feet (150 m) inward. On May 21, 2006, demolition crews imploded the beach-side hotel structure, leaving Harrah's with a clean slate for rebuilding.
After Katrina, the company announced that they will be re-opening the facility during Summer 2006, with a 35,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) casino, a spa, and other amenities, but the facilities south of Highway 90 would take several years to complete. On August 17, 2006, the first phase of the rebuilding opened with a 495-room hotel and a new land-based casino.
The long-term plan for this property is to construct what they are calling "a destination resort." Part of the expansion plans revolve around Harrah's purchase of the 18 acres (73,000 m2) that comprised the neighboring Casino Magic property.ref In May 2007, Harrah's announced the Margaritaville Casino and Resort will be built on the site.[1]
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