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Mississippi Casinos Don't Expect Changes Under New Governor

MISSISSIPPI – As reported by the Mississippi Sun Herald: "Despite a new Republican governor and dozens of new faces in the Mississippi Legislature, the head of the state gambling organization doesn't expect many changes for the casino industry.

"`I'm reasonably optimistic that the gaming industry will continue to receive a fair shake,' said Andy Bourland, head of the Mississippi Gaming Association, which represents the state's 29 commercial casinos.

"Although Gov.-elect Haley Barbour has spoken out against expanding gambling across the state, he has taken a tough stance against higher gambling taxes.

"…One casino-related change that Barbour may make is to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, now made up of Gov. Ronnie Musgrove's three appointees…"

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