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Bacaran Bay Secures Biloxi Approval

Artist's rendering of the Villas at Bacaran Bay condos, resort and casiino complexAn update today on the Bacaran Bay Casino and The Villas at Bacaran Bay - The City of Biloxi has granted approval for the project.

Torguson Gaming, the project's developer, had sought several variances from the city in order to build the $500 million complex. The variances will allow Bacaran Bay a lodging density of 108 units per acre. Currently in the proposed area density is limited to 30 units per acre. Right of way on two city streets, including the purchase of all of Balius Alley and a portion Cuevas Street was also required. With those variances in hand the company will now seek approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission.

Approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission is the last hurdle to be overcome by the company, and gaining it is only expected to take a few weeks. With approvals in hand, Torguson says construction could begin as early as this spring. Construction is estimated to take 2