City leaders in Biloxi, Mississippi, US, have taken a step toward opening another casino.
According to a city email, the casino project would be tied to a proposed Pine Street extension. Developer Chris Ferrara said the proposed $260m Biloxi Pointe Casino Resort would feature a 497-room hotel, 70,000sq.ft of meeting and convention space, 50,000sq.ft of gaming, a spa and fitness centre, a pool and a bowling and shuffle board area.
Ferrara told the city council that, when completed, the 781,000sq.ft resort will offer six dining options, including a 250-seat buffet, a 100-seat fine dining restaurant, a sports bar-restaurant and a 24-hour café.
