Hancock County - On Saturday, Silver Slipper Casino reopened after damage from Hurricane Gustav was repaired and today the casino was closed by Hurricane Ike. "The casino's fine," said General Manager John Ferrucci, but nobody can get to it because the road is covered with water. If the flooding recedes overnight, the road crews will be out to scrape away the debris and the casino will reopen tomorrow, he said.

Biloxi - When Hurricane Katrina hit, Biloxi was the only Coast city with business interruption insurance to protect it from loss of casino revenue. The city has held onto that insurance, but won't collect from the temporary casino closures for Hurricane Gustav. The city's insurance specialist, Wayne Tisdale, told the council that the casinos lost revenue estimated at USD 11.3 million or more.

Coast casinos' move onshore after Hurricane Katrina spared them from serious damage during Hurricane Gustav. Mississippi Gaming Commission Executive Director Larry Gregory is receiving reports from each of the 11 casinos and will make the decision to reopen when it is safe. Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi got about two feet of water in the swimming pool and in the lobby, said General Manager Duncan McKenzie.

Coast casino owners are hoping for a quiet hurricane season like last year, but are planning for the worst. A meeting today with casino operators, the Mississippi Gaming Commission, local government officials and emergency personnel at IP Casino Resort will ensure all plans are coordinated should a hurricane target the Coast.