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Top Twelve Mississippi Gaming Stories in 2011
Posted: Dec 20, 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, we are reminded of the top twelve Mississippi gaming stories for the year. Here is this year’s version of our annual list, and although we “checked it twice,” you may have your own list.
MGC Issues New Industry Letters on Promotions and Tournaments and Preshuffled Card Decks
Posted: Nov 30, 2011
MGC Issues New Industry Letters on Promotions and Tournaments and Preshuffled Card Decks
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has issued new guidance on promotional activity and tournaments and the use of preshuffled decks of cards.
Pursuant to Industry Letter 2011-01, the Commission for the first time has authorized the use of preshuffled decks of cards. The letter describes the standards necessary for the production of the cards and also describes the means by which the cards may be offered for play in Mississippi casinos. Both card manufacturers and casino operators have sought for some time the ability of casinos to use card decks that were preshuffled by the manufacturers of the cards.
The Commission also issued Industry Letter 2011-02 which announces new Commission policy that casino licensees no longer need to submit casino promotions to the Commission prior to engaging in the promotional activity. However, licensees must continue to file tournament rules with the Commission as they have in the past.
Mississippi Gaming Commission Appoints New Deputy Director
Posted: Aug 31, 2011
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is welcoming a new Deputy Director. James K. (Jay) McDaniel is joining the Commission on or about September 1, 2011. Jay will be named Deputy Director to fill the position being vacated by Allen Godfrey who on August 25 became Executive Director of the agency. View Full Entry
Breaking News: Mississippi Gaming Commission announces New Executive Director
Posted: Jul 21, 2011
JACKSON, MS (July 21, 2011) – Allen Godfrey, a career state employee, with broad experience in the field of public body regulatory compliance, has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC).
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River info. on the floods in Memphis and Tunica.
Posted: May 16, 2011
Aerial Photos taken Tuesday, May 10th:
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