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Gaming summit looks at economy issues9 May 2008BILOXI, Mississippi -- As reported by the Biloxi Sun Herald: "Beyond the dazzle of the new slot machines and the aroma of grilling shrimp at the Southern Gaming Summit on Wednesday was the question of the economy and how it might affect casinos in Mississippi and across the country. "The 15th annual summit continues today at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, and Gov. Haley Barbour will give the keynote address. "Barbour is expected to call a special legislative session later this month. As the governor determines the agenda for that session, casino executives will be listening to today's speech to see if Barbour intends to include the casino tax-incentive bill for tourism projects, which failed in the general session. "...Although Hurricane Katrina was frequently mentioned, the speakers made a point to go beyond the recovery and look toward the future. "...Bruce Frallic, executive director of the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, and Mississippi Gaming Commissioner John Hairston gave the audience the reasons they should do business on the Coast. "...Casino markets in other states are looking at the same concerns as Mississippi, including smoking bans and increased gas prices..." |