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The impetus for change and hopefully an upswing in overall revenue has been tied to sports betting. A recent US Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for legalized sports betting in the US on a state-by-state basis. Mississippi quickly established itself as a proactive state for legal sports betting as this landmark case worked its way through the courts to the highest one in the land.
Barber is in charge of two casinos in the Delta area; Horseshoe Tunica and Tunica Roadhouse. His short-term plans include temporary facilities that would house sports betting in time for this year’s football season starting in early September. Caesars has identified the permanent space inside the Horseshoe for a sportsbook. He also estimated that it would take 12 to 14 months to complete this renovation. Permanent space inside the Tunica Roadhouse is still under review. It is expected that all the owners of the Delta casinos will formulate plans for sports betting both in the short-team as well as with permanent facilities. The ultimate goal would be for each location to offer a sportsbook similar to the ones found in Las Vegas casinos and resorts.
