And so, everything is just a lot more expensive than it was say a year ago,” said Johns. “Look, the price of steel is up 25%, inflation alone is at over 9% over the last year. Serious gamblers know Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino has the best gaming, entertainment, lodging, dining and so much more in Tunica, Mississippi. That figure looks to be more like $100 million by the time everything is complete. Get the best deals and members-only offers. Hollywood had originally projected it would cost $60 million to get the job done. Johns tells us on top of the supply chain issues, the price of building materials got more expensive due to inflation. Hollywood Casino - Gulf Coast Penn Entertainment, Bay Saint Louis, Commercial Casino, No, Open. The casino has a 60,000 sq ft gaming floor with over 700 slot machines, video poker, and t. They’re having a hard time getting steel, they’re having a hard time getting basic supplies,” said Chairman of the state’s Gaming Control Board, Ronnie Johns. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is a top destination on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “And also, the supply chain, it’s absolutely horrible right now. They expected construction to be complete earlier this year, but several setbacks pushed their completion date starting with the river’s water levels which prevented them from sinking their pilings for the casino. (WAFB) - The Hollywood Casino was the first casino in the capitol city to announce it would be moving its riverboat casino from the Mississippi River onto land.
