Margartiville Casino

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » May 16, 2007 1:01 pm

Wow my world's colliding....all they need now is to have a baseball team play on the grounds somewhere......j/k

Skibo · Post by **Skibo** » May 16, 2007 1:13 pm

SharkOnLand wrote:Where's the popcorn?

karat · Post by **karat** » May 16, 2007 1:34 pm

From Travel Weekly:
Harrah's, Jimmy Buffett to develop casino resort in Biloxi (05/15/2007)

Harrah's Entertainment has teamed with singer Jimmy Buffett to develop a $700 million gaming project in Biloxi, Miss.

With a name inspired by one of Buffett's hit songs, the Margaritaville Casino & Resort will be developed on 46 acres of land south of U.S. Highway 90 here at the site of the Grand Casino and Casino Magic.

Construction is slated to begin this summer, with an opening projected for spring 2010.

"I have always considered myself a 'Gulf Coast kid,' " said Buffett. "I was born there, grew up there and jumped on a stage for the first time there, before hitting the road. I have seen the world, traveled to distant shores, written a few songs and lived a few tall tales along the way, and now it is good to be coming back home."

Plans for the property include a 420-room hotel; a 100,000-square-foot casino floor; 250,000 square feet of retail space; and 66,000 square feet of meetings space.

"Along with Jimmy Buffett, we plan to develop the next generation destination resort on the Gulf Coast," said Gary Loveman, chairman, chief executive officer and president in a statement. "This project of more than $700 million dollars is vital to supporting the rebirth of Mississippi's tourism industry."

The Margaritaville resort will be one of the largest, post-Hurricane Katrina development projects in Biloxi.

To contact the reporter who wrote this article, send e-mail to Michael Milligan at mmilligan@travelweekly.com.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » May 16, 2007 1:40 pm

Skibo wrote:
SharkOnLand wrote:Where's the popcorn?

You'll find it on the shelves of the new M-ville Casino and resort.... Jimmy is planting the corn now

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » May 16, 2007 1:41 pm

"This project of more than $700 million dollars is vital to supporting the rebirth of Mississippi's tourism industry."

That's what i am talking about!

Migration Michelle · Post by **Migration Michelle** » May 16, 2007 2:00 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:
Skibo wrote:
SharkOnLand wrote:Where's the popcorn?

You'll find it on the shelves of the new M-ville Casino and resort.... Jimmy is planting the corn now

Wait a minute!!! Doesn't Jimmy need permission from someone to grow corn and make a profit?

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » May 16, 2007 2:01 pm

Migration Michelle wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
Skibo wrote:
SharkOnLand wrote:Where's the popcorn?

You'll find it on the shelves of the new M-ville Casino and resort.... Jimmy is planting the corn now
Wait a minute!!! Doesn't Jimmy need permission from someone to grow corn and make a profit?

I'll start a thread.....

or ask Jodibug... she is the BN popcorn guru

mjeischen · Post by **mjeischen** » May 16, 2007 2:02 pm

Well for $6.50 I have All Natural Margaritaville popcorn. It's the "When they were making movies in old black and white" buttered flavor.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » May 16, 2007 2:05 pm

mjeischen wrote:Well for $6.50 I have All Natural Margaritaville popcorn. It's the "When they were making movies in old black and white" buttered flavor.

cheaper than this

Margarita Sugar Corn™: In the mood to do the Macarena? Our Margarita Sugar corn should do the trick. Our fat free sugar corn is dashed with Tequila and dusted with salt to keep you light on your toes.

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » May 16, 2007 4:06 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:Most of us work at least 25-35 ...sometimes even 40 years in our lives. Some stick with the same job, some have numerous jobs... some change mid way... in any case... we are constantly growing and reaching new goals.

Why is that any different for Jimmy Buffett? He is in a place at the end of his career where touring and living on the road may not have quite the same appeal as it once did. So he in diversifying his portfolio. So what?

He is still touring some... still making records... still entertaining us.... what is the big deal?

I know my husband spent lots of time on the road in his sales job over the past 20 yrs.... and now he doesnt have to... he has planted the seeds... and while he still must work hard some of the time(Playing Golf), he works way less than he did and make s4x the money as he did 20 yrs ago.

Other than the amount of zeros....Someone please explain the difference in what we all do and what Mr Buffett is doing....

fixed it for ya Susan!!

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » May 16, 2007 4:10 pm

spucketts wrote:Well, this explains all the tour stops in Vegas.....research!

and Mohegan Sun the last couple of years...And Atlantic City later this year!!

My take is.......He can do whatever he wants with his money...and i think it's pretty cool......and i'd almost gurantee there would be a show there every year(if they put in a arena or something)

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » May 16, 2007 4:36 pm

TommyBahama wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:Most of us work at least 25-35 ...sometimes even 40 years in our lives. Some stick with the same job, some have numerous jobs... some change mid way... in any case... we are constantly growing and reaching new goals.

Why is that any different for Jimmy Buffett? He is in a place at the end of his career where touring and living on the road may not have quite the same appeal as it once did. So he in diversifying his portfolio. So what?

He is still touring some... still making records... still entertaining us.... what is the big deal?

I know my husband spent lots of time on the road in his sales job over the past 20 yrs.... and now he doesnt have to... he has planted the seeds... and while he still must work hard some of the time(Playing Golf), he works way less than he did and make s4x the money as he did 20 yrs ago.

Other than the amount of zeros....Someone please explain the difference in what we all do and what Mr Buffett is doing....
fixed it for ya Susan!!

good one Tommy!

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » May 16, 2007 4:40 pm

flipflopgirl wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:Most of us work at least 25-35 ...sometimes even 40 years in our lives. Some stick with the same job, some have numerous jobs... some change mid way... in any case... we are constantly growing and reaching new goals.

Why is that any different for Jimmy Buffett? He is in a place at the end of his career where touring and living on the road may not have quite the same appeal as it once did. So he in diversifying his portfolio. So what?

He is still touring some... still making records... still entertaining us.... what is the big deal?

I know my husband spent lots of time on the road in his sales job over the past 20 yrs.... and now he doesnt have to... he has planted the seeds... and while he still must work hard some of the time(Playing Golf), he works way less than he did and make s4x the money as he did 20 yrs ago.

Other than the amount of zeros....Someone please explain the difference in what we all do and what Mr Buffett is doing....
fixed it for ya Susan!!

good one Tommy!

Oh...I know Dave!!!.....and besides i'm in Sales...So i know what she means!!

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » May 16, 2007 4:52 pm

TommyBahama wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:Most of us work at least 25-35 ...sometimes even 40 years in our lives. Some stick with the same job, some have numerous jobs... some change mid way... in any case... we are constantly growing and reaching new goals.

Why is that any different for Jimmy Buffett? He is in a place at the end of his career where touring and living on the road may not have quite the same appeal as it once did. So he in diversifying his portfolio. So what?

He is still touring some... still making records... still entertaining us.... what is the big deal?

I know my husband spent lots of time on the road in his sales job over the past 20 yrs.... and now he doesnt have to... he has planted the seeds... and while he still must work hard some of the time(Playing Golf), he works way less than he did and make s4x the money as he did 20 yrs ago.

Other than the amount of zeros....Someone please explain the difference in what we all do and what Mr Buffett is doing....
fixed it for ya Susan!!

good one Tommy!
Oh...I know Dave!!!.....and besides i'm in Sales...So i know what she means!!

I know! and i am sure you do! i don't think i could do sales! I give you guys a lot of credit!

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » May 16, 2007 5:00 pm

TommyBahama wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:
TommyBahama wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:Most of us work at least 25-35 ...sometimes even 40 years in our lives. Some stick with the same job, some have numerous jobs... some change mid way... in any case... we are constantly growing and reaching new goals.

Why is that any different for Jimmy Buffett? He is in a place at the end of his career where touring and living on the road may not have quite the same appeal as it once did. So he in diversifying his portfolio. So what?

He is still touring some... still making records... still entertaining us.... what is the big deal?

I know my husband spent lots of time on the road in his sales job over the past 20 yrs.... and now he doesnt have to... he has planted the seeds... and while he still must work hard some of the time(Playing Golf), he works way less than he did and make s4x the money as he did 20 yrs ago.

Other than the amount of zeros....Someone please explain the difference in what we all do and what Mr Buffett is doing....
fixed it for ya Susan!!

good one Tommy!
Oh...I know Dave!!!.....and besides i'm in Sales...So i know what she means!!

Hahaha yeah you know all about the flexible and creative schedule!!

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » May 16, 2007 5:12 pm

How does making money in other businesses make him less desirable as a musician? I've never understood that arguement. He should be playing on street corners with an open guitar case so his "art" is more "pure"???

Demerara · Post by **Demerara** » May 16, 2007 5:16 pm

ScarletB wrote:How does making money in other businesses make him less desirable as a musician? I've never understood that arguement. He should be playing on street corners with an open guitar case so his "art" is more "pure"???

Nope. He can do what he wants with his time and money. I liked it better when he didn't have so many other distractions from songwriting - when's the last time he wrote the majority of stuff on his own albums, for instance? - recording, and performing.

I certainly don't bedrudge him his right to do whatever he wants. I was just expressing my opinion.

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » May 16, 2007 5:21 pm

Demerara wrote:
ScarletB wrote:How does making money in other businesses make him less desirable as a musician? I've never understood that arguement. He should be playing on street corners with an open guitar case so his "art" is more "pure"???
Nope. He can do what he wants with his time and money. I liked it better when he didn't have so many other distractions from songwriting - when's the last time he wrote the majority of stuff on his own albums, for instance? - recording, and performing.

I certainly don't bedrudge him his right to do whatever he wants. I was just expressing my opinion.

Gotcha, I wasn't really directing the question to you, I've seen the same thing other times when this kind of stuff comes up. Just curious

Dutch Harbor PH · Post by **Dutch Harbor PH** » May 16, 2007 7:14 pm

PA PAR8 HED wrote:My feeling is that he only helps the region's recovery long-term if he stays involved. I'm unlikely to visit just to see the building or eat in another Margaritaville.

But for the chance to go down to the Gulf for a week, see Jimmy perform a few times (ideally mixing up the set list and band every night), maybe a little golf in the afternoons...I'd book that vacation!

So does this mean that Jimmy is taking a page from Celine Dion's book?.....Only on major steriods..($700M)
Will we be abel to see jimmy weekly?, Monthly?

I agree that the big draw is Jimmy. Oh sure, if you are in the area you will stop in, perhaps even stay there. You may even decide to give it a go if you plan to vacation the area, BUT the big draw is still to see Jimmy. If you don't believe me...just go to Vegas this year (Or any other venue for that matter).....

????...If he builds it, Will we come...????

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » May 16, 2007 7:19 pm

Dutch Harbor PH wrote:So does this mean that Jimmy is taking a page from Celine Dion's book?.....Only on major steriods..($700M)
Will we be abel to see jimmy weekly?, Monthly?

I agree that the big draw is Jimmy. Oh sure, if you are in the area you will stop in, perhaps even stay there. You may even decide to give it a go if you plan to vacation the area, BUT the big draw is still to see Jimmy. If you don't believe me...just go to Vegas this year (Or any other venue for that matter).....

????...If he builds it, Will we come...????

SPEW!!!!! I was reading the part I bolded, thinking, "This is sounding like Field of Dreams..."