Mississippi casino gambling gone for now

August 30

Our online poker playing hearts go out to the the tens of thousands of displaced people all over the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In Mississippi, the more than 10 casinos that were in business are closed indefinitely. Leaving thousands of casino workers out of a much needed job.

The devastation is still being surveyed, but the information we are already getting is staggering. Just one day after the massive storm moved through the area we are learning that the impact is unparalleled. Even if the casinos were in operating order, there is not much call for casino gambling since so many thousands of people are busy just trying to find there way back to their homes. That is, if their homes are even there still.

Today, the Palace Casino Resort that until this past weekend, was a casino hot-spot with a 14,000+ sq. ft. casino floor and over 200 hotel rooms has literally sank into the Gulf of Mexico. Camera crews witnessed the slow sinking of the casino into the water that used to support it.

Following the mass destruction, we will keep you updated on the news information as it becomes available. Meanwhile, say a prayer for those unfortunate souls who lost everything. Be thankful that online poker rooms were not affected, too.