Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 7, 2026 — The Biloxi City Council has given the green light to rezone a parcel of land designated for the Black Marlin Casino project. The council’s decision allows for the development of the casino on property located near the intersection of Veterans Avenue and Highway 90.

The rezoning resolution passed with a 5-1 vote. This approval comes after significant community engagement, including pushback from residents and a specific request to preserve 28 protected trees situated on the proposed development site.

Following deliberations, the city council imposed conditions on the approval. A 10-day waiting period will be observed before any construction activities can commence. Furthermore, the developer behind the Black Marlin Casino project has been mandated to implement measures to mitigate the impact of tree removal on the site.

The specifics regarding the developer’s identity and the exact details of the tree mitigation plan were not immediately available. Information concerning the timeline for the project’s commencement beyond the initial 10-day waiting period was also not provided.

The council’s vote reflects a balance between supporting potential economic development and addressing environmental and community concerns related to the project’s footprint and impact on local natural resources.


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