Casino Jones
One casino destroyed by Katrina; Another survives
To the right, is the destroyed Casino Magic. In front of that originally floated the Grand Casino barge that was washed by Katrina across Hwy 90, crushing an inhabited building. Behind, is the restored and re-opened Isle of Capri Casino. Just to the left of both is the entrance to the destroyed Hwy 90 bridge connecting to Ocean Springs. It was 1/4 rebuilt in April, 2007 when seen here. ( It was opened to traffic in 2008.)
NOTE: The vast space once occupied by Casino Magic and the original Grand is the site of the economy-stalled Margaritaville Casino construction. It was slated to open in 2010 but with no progress for many months in 2008/09 its future is uncertain. If unfinished it would be quite an eyesore on the coast.
One casino destroyed by Katrina; Another survives
To the right, is the destroyed Casino Magic. In front of that originally floated the Grand Casino barge that was washed by Katrina across Hwy 90, crushing an inhabited building. Behind, is the restored and re-opened Isle of Capri Casino. Just to the left of both is the entrance to the destroyed Hwy 90 bridge connecting to Ocean Springs. It was 1/4 rebuilt in April, 2007 when seen here. ( It was opened to traffic in 2008.)
NOTE: The vast space once occupied by Casino Magic and the original Grand is the site of the economy-stalled Margaritaville Casino construction. It was slated to open in 2010 but with no progress for many months in 2008/09 its future is uncertain. If unfinished it would be quite an eyesore on the coast.