How do the casinos in Mississippi help education?
City schools get 20 percent and county schools get 10 percent. For example, in 2015 Biloxi has earned $395 million in casino taxes. From there, Harrison County schools got $54 million and Biloxi schools $107 million from the casinos.
How are state revenues from gambling distributed in Mississippi
Mississippi divides the gambling revenues like that - 8% goes to the state. The other 4% (12% is the total state tax for gaming activities) are for the municipality, where the casino functions.
Why are casinos on water in Mississippi?
Mississippi river was long time dense with paddlewheel riverboats. They served as transportation means for goods and passengers. Once railroads were invented, they made the boats look outdated and in the 20th century their only purpose remained entertainment - card games, dancing, music etc. In this period, the US banned on land gaming, which required casinos to be located on ships, sailing away from docks. This was a flourishing period giving a boost to the MIS's casinos on water.
What cities have casinos in Mississippi?
The range is wide and diverse. You can enjoy a gambling vacation in Philadelphia, Gulfport, Greenville, Biloxi, Vicksburg, Natchez, Bay St Louis, D'Iberville, Robinsonville and Lula.
Where can I get help regarding gambling addiction?
For gambling addiction problems you can call the National Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700 (USA).