Friday, June 1, 2007

Mississippi coast aims to outshine Atlantic City

(Reuters) - Officials heading up the region's expansion effort told
Reuters on Friday that the warm climate, beautiful beaches and
southern hospitality give it an edge over Atlantic City, which
is trying to remake its image as well.




"Atlantic City is still a convenience market," said Stephen
Richer, executive director of the Mississippi Gulfcoast
Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We're trying to become the No.
2 pleasure destination with gaming."


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