The storm destroyed the barge on which the casino floor was located the storm surge swept the barge from the shoreline all the way across Beach Boulevard, nearly 500 feet (150 m) inward.
But these plans were put on hold when Biloxi and the Gulf Coast were hit by Hurricane Katrina. After the ownership change to Harrah's Entertainment it was announced that this casino was being converted to the Horseshoe brand. Prior to 2005, this casino was a Grand Casinos and Park Place Entertainment property. ( January 2017)Īfter Katrina: Grand Casino Biloxi barge washed inland Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
