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More Universities Offer Casino Programs

BILOXI, Mississippi – As reported by the Hattiesburg American: "The University of Southern Mississippi's undergraduate casino management program so far is unique in the state, though other universities are beginning to follow suit.

"Alcorn State University plans to offer an executive master of business administration in hospitality and gaming management in fall 2006. And Delta State University and Mississippi Valley State University also have expressed interest in offering similar classes.

"But no state institutions teach the nuts and bolts of gaming - that's left to private schools that have been turning out dealers for years. And like just about every business associated with the Coast economy, these, too, have felt the repercussions of Hurricane Katrina.

"Ricky Richard, owner of Gulfport's Crescent School of Bartending and Gambling, is working from the chain's Las Vegas campus since the hurricane destroyed its Mississippi counterpart.

"…In the meantime, Crescent plans to open a temporary location in Tunica to rival the Casino College of Mississippi, which, like Crescent, offers dealer accreditation in courses on games like blackjack, baccarat and craps…"

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