Island View Casino Resort
Located at the site of the old Grand Casino that was destroyed by Katrina, Island View has 83,000 square feet of gambling space that includes the popular casino games as well as a poker room. The resort has three restaurants and a buffet.
Island View Casino Resort
3300 W. Beach Blvd
Gulfport, MS 39501
(877) 774-8439
islandviewcasino.com
Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel
This casino once operated on a barge resembling a pirate ship and is now on land across Highway 90. It is just over the line from Gulfport and contains a 25,000-square-foot casino with a large variety of slots and table games. There is a buffet and four other restaurants.
Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel
1980 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
(800) 747-2839
treasurebay.com
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Often called the Bellagio of the South, this is the sister property of the famed Las Vegas resort. The Beau contains plenty of fine dining and shops and all of the popular games of chance. The poker room hosts many national tournaments.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 386-7444
beaurivageresort.com
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
The rock star memorabilia is in ample supply in this hippest of resorts next door to the Beau Rivage. The resort includes a spa and nightclub, with nearly 60,000 square feet of gaming space. The four restaurants here include the ubiquitous Hard Rock Cafe.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
777 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
(877) 877-6256
hardrockbiloxi.com
Article Written By Johnny Kampis
A veteran of the newspaper industry, Johnny Kampis has worked as a freelance writer since 2005. His articles have appeared in various publications including "The New York Times," "Atlanta-Journal Constitution" and the "San Francisco Chronicle." He currently serves as an editor of poker-based "Rounder" magazine and writer for the Alabama football publication "Crimson" magazine.
