IP Hotel and Casino
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| Number of rooms | 1,088 | |
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| Theme | Asian | |
| Gaming space | 70,000 ft | |
| Permanent show(s) | ||
| Signature attraction(s) | Cinema 6 movie theater | |
| Notable restaurant(s) | Thirty Two Steak & Seafood Carnaval de Brasil |
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| Owner | Imperial Palace of Mississippi, LLC | |
| Date opened | December 29, 1997 | |
| Casino type | Boat-Based | |
| Major renovation(s) | 2005 | |
| Previous name(s) | Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino Biloxi | |
| Casino website | http://www.ipbiloxi.com/ | |
The IP Hotel and Casino is a resort located in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was founded by Minnesota businessman Ralph Engelstad.
[edit] History
The property officially opened for business on December 22, 1997 as the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino Biloxi the sister of the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. On August 22, 2005 the Ralph Engelstad and Betty Engelstad Trust announced it was selling the Imperial Palace Las Vegas to Harrah's Imperial Palace Corporation a subsidiary of gaming giant Harrah's Entertainment, The sale was completed on December 23, 2005.
Following the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina from August 23, 2005 to August 31, 2005 the Imperial Palace Biloxi had been severely damaged and as a result it was forced to temporarily close its doors so that the necessary repairs could be made. Prior to its official reopening on December 22, 2005 it was announced that the name of the property would be changed from the Imperial Palace to the IP Hotel and Casino to prevent any confusion with its former sister property.
