Overview
Biloxi is the center of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's casino industry, with large casino resorts along the beach and bay.
History
Mississippi legalized casinos on the water in 1990, and Biloxi's first casinos opened in 1992. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, casinos were allowed to build on land.
Today
The casinos are among the Coast's largest employers, with casino security and surveillance jobs.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.