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

Glen Sparks

The Regional Economist, 2007, issue Jan, 14-15

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 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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