For information about the defunct Margaritaville casino/hotel project in Atlantic City, New Jersey see Golden Nugget Atlantic City
| Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant | |
|---|---|
| Proposed rendering | |
| Location | Biloxi, MS |
| Theme | Margaritaville |
| No. of rooms | none |
| Total gaming space | 21,000 sq ft (2,000 m2) |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | MVB Holdings |
| Previous names | none |
| Website | http://www.margaritaville.com |
The Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant is a planned casino and restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi in the United States.
The 68,000-square-foot (6,300 m2) property will be developed in the "Back Bay" area of Biloxi. The property will be owned by singer Jimmy Buffett in conjunction with other investors. Groundbreaking is expected in April 2011 with a construction time of 9 months.[1]
It was reported, however, on March 21, that plans for the location won fast track approval from the city but have hit a speed bump with the Mississippi Gaming Commission. However, on April 7, Jimmy Buffett stood in front of the Mississippi Gaming Commission and explained why his latest plan for a Biloxi casino should be approved. Commissioners listened and then gave his project the okay. Developers said it should open in the spring of 2012.[2]
On March 30, 2011, BuffettNews.com reported that the Las Vegas Margaritaville at the Flamingo will be expanding to include its very own branded casino, which will be located adjacent to the existing Margaritaville Cafe.[3] The casino is scheduled to open October 1, 2011.[4]
On June 22, 2011, Paradise Casino LLC unveiled plans for a Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Hotel to be built east of Shreveport, LA in neighboring Bossier City. The complex, a $170 million, 400-room resort, would include an 18- to 20-story hotel tower, 1,000-seat entertainment complex with a VIP balcony and an outdoor tropical area visible to the north from the Louisiana Boardwalk.[5][6]
On November 18, 2011 Bossier City Voters passed the bill, which will start groundbreaking for the new casino in January, 2012. The project is estimated to take 14-18 months to complete, and will provide more than 1,200 jobs to the ark-la-tex.