03rd of July 2025
Great news for 750 casino employees happened on Thursday when Boomtown casino reopened, recovered form the devastation wreaked on the Biloxi area in August by Hurricane Katrina. Joining four other casinos that have opened their doors (Treasure Bay, IP, Isle of Capri and New Palace), Boomtown has given jobs to 465 former employees from before Katrina and 285 new employees.
The reopening of Boomtown Casino marks a significant milestone for the Biloxi community, bringing back life and employment opportunities after the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina. Now employing 750 individuals, the casino has successfully integrated 465 former staff members and welcomed 285 new hires. The response from gamblers has been overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors traveling from Florida, demonstrating a refreshing interest in local gaming. As Boomtown takes its place alongside others in the region, it plays a crucial role in the recovery of the casino sector. To learn more about this exciting development, visit bob-casino-pro.com.
When the casino opened their doors they had customers from all over, including a majority from Florida, which surprised the owners. Boomtown mostly catered to the local Biloxi gamblers before Katrina, being the only area casino sans hotel. All in all about five thousand casino employees are back to work after Katrina affected the industry so negatively last year.
