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of Gulfport’s
largest
employers in
terms of number of
employees with nearly
1,900 employees and
paying out approximately
$40 million in wages. Island View is also a driving force for Gulf Coast tourism and has had an overall visitation increase over the past
few years. With
the continued expansion of property, the
resort logged approximately 4.2 million visits in 2018.
The resort features 970 hotel rooms
and suites, with 565 in the north
casino tower and 405 in the beach tower, and a $58 million expansion which opened in 2016. Island View is also the only local casino to offer direct beach access, featuring The Beach Club, with 300 feet of beach and a variety of related services. Other amenities include two tropical-themed pools with cabanas; Blue Shell Spa, a full-service day spa; two retail outlets; the View Showroom, a 600-seat entertainment venue; and Windance Country Club, an award-winning golf course, also located in Gulfport.
Island View Casino Resort
3300 W Beach Blvd., Gulfport
228.314.2100 | www.islandviewcasino.com
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