Gaming regulators OK site development for DIberville casino

BILOXI The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved site development for a casino in DIberville. At the same time, Peter Simon, a former Las Vegas gambling executive, announced he will develop the casino without the two local businessmen who were his partners.

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Fri, December 22nd, 2006

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