Journal Article

Tunica lays big bet on the casino industry : gamble pays off for Mississippi town after years of struggle

Abstract: Signs of prosperity pop up across the flat land of Tunica: nine flashy casinos, an expo center, a new golf course, an outlet mall, a recreation center and other attractions. Long-time residents like to brag about the \\"Tunica miracle.\\" The old Tunica, the Tunica of the 1980s and early '90s, seems like a long time ago. Or does it?>

Keywords: Mississippi; Gambling industry;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2007

Issue: Jan

Pages: 14-15