Since the first Vicksburg casino opened its doors on August 9, 1993, millions of dollars in revenue have been generated for the local and state economy. On a local level, gaming is good business.

From a demographic standpoint, casino gaming incidence is highest among the affluent, college-educated, older households. adult population has gamed in a casino at some point in their life. Today, gaming is respectable, and one of the fastest-growing segments of the United States' entertainment industry. A city-wide melee resulted in 20 days of vigilante law and disappearance of institutional gaming for over 25 years. Back in 1835, a cad and known gambler, Burt Cabler, disrupted the Vicksburg Rifle Corps' annual July 4th picnic. As is the case with much of the area, even our newest industry is steeped in history. The scenic river city is once again experiencing economic growth as a direct result of the river's newest industry. Today's continued growth is no exception. Since the founding of Vicksburg in 1811, the Mississippi River has had enormous impact on the economic development of the area. Business, Industry & Economic Development