U.S.When the first casino games were played in Mississippi precisely 26 years ago to this day, hopes were high that revenue would help prop up a state that struggles with a low tax base and tepid economic growth.Initially, it worked out that way.Consider Biloxi, the Gulf Coast city that was practically broke before casinos opened for business in 1992, according to former mayor A.J. Holloway. He said they didn’t have money to fix potholes before gaming changed all that, bringing “tourists, prosperity and jobs” to the Gulf Coast.For the last decade, however, it had been a different story. The casino business in Mississippi had matured. Revenues statewide had been flat to down due to increased competition and a low-growth base. The gaming malaise had combined with Mississippi’s slow recovery from the 2008 recession, which had strapped legislators forcing budget cuts that had universities and agencies looking for answers.Recommended Slideshows7650 Highest Paying … [Read more...] about Mississippi Sports Betting Begins in Biloxi, Tunica Casinos: College Football, Baseball, Pro Football Wagering Allowed
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Mississippi Sports Betting Begins at Beau Rivage, Gold Strike Casinos Today: What’s the Expected Impact?
U.S. When the first casino games were played in Mississippi precisely 26 years ago to this day, hopes were high that revenue would help prop up a state that struggles with a low tax base and tepid economic growth. Initially, it worked out that way. Consider Biloxi, the Gulf Coast city that was practically broke before casinos opened for business in 1992, according to former mayor A.J. Holloway. He said they didn’t have money to fix potholes before gaming changed all that, bringing “tourists, prosperity, and jobs” to the Gulf Coast. For the past decade, however, it has been a different story. The casino business in Mississippi has matured. Revenues statewide have been flat to down due to increased competition and a low-growth base. The gaming malaise has combined with Mississippi’s slow recovery from the 2008 recession, which has strapped legislators forcing budget cuts that have universities and agencies looking for answers. Recommended Slideshows 76 50 … [Read more...] about Mississippi Sports Betting Begins at Beau Rivage, Gold Strike Casinos Today: What’s the Expected Impact?
TV best bets for 6-1-18
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Woody Paige: Glendale Raptors rugby club joins legion of Colorado pro sports teams
0 View Gallery View Comments Roll over, Rox. The only undefeated pro team in Colorado is the Glendale Raptors, and their best player is - y'all ready for this? - Harley Davidson. And they play just a few blocks from Shotgun Willie's. As Jules Verne would conjecture, there have been 20,000 leagues under the C of the state flag. So it seems. I've written columns about most of them. To name a few initial leagues: NFL, AFL, USFL, ABA, NBA, NBL, WHA, NHL, WHL, CHL, IHL, USHL, WCHL, MLB, AA, PCL, WL, PL, LFL, IPFL, IFC, NFFL, PIFL, APFL, MCHL, MLL, NLL, NASL, PASL, MASC, IVA, WTT, RDL, USL, ABL, NIFL, NBADL, IFL, PRL, IBA, MSC. Did Stan Kroenke own franchises in all those leagues? Woody Paige: Want to bet on sports in Colorado? It could happen in 2020 Who will ever forget Steel Workers, Rage, Crush, Calvary, Cutthroats, Crusaders, Caribous, Comets, Dynamos, Dynamite, Dream, Dynasty, Xplosion, Invaders, Aviators, Gold Kings, Venom (Venom?), Blizzard, Ice, Chill, Storm, Inferno, … [Read more...] about Woody Paige: Glendale Raptors rugby club joins legion of Colorado pro sports teams
World Cup winner Sir Clive Woodward warns Eddie Jones to ‘cut out the nonsense’
ENGLAND'S World Cup winning boss Sir Clive Woodward has warned Eddie Jones to keep his outspoken comments to himself. Jones is embroiled in a "scum and s***" row after panning Ireland and Wales respectively in a public speech. The shamed England head coach has apologised and escaped censure by Six Nations officials - but could still face a rap from the sport's governing body, World Rugby. And writing in the Daily Mail, Woodward - who led England to World Cup glory in 2003 - has told brash 58-year-old Aussie Jones to keep his head down. Woodward, 62, said: "All coaches go through periods when everything they touch turns to dust — bad selections, clumsy comments, poor decisions — and Eddie Jones is experiencing that in spades right now. "Eddie and England are under severe pressure. Should he stay as coach? Absolutely. TOP STORIES FROM THE WORLD OF RUGBY'IT'S DEAD' Jones claims 'scum' and 's***' row is over and refuses to be drawn on apology 'Very Sorry' Shamed England boss … [Read more...] about World Cup winner Sir Clive Woodward warns Eddie Jones to ‘cut out the nonsense’