Don't Worry, Margaritaville Will Be Built, Work Just Slowing Down

Posted on: Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 12:00 CDT By Mary Perez, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss. Jul. 23--BILOXI -- The cranes were motionless Tuesday afternoon, but Harrah's Entertainment says it's not stopping work on the Margaritaville Casino, just slowing it down. The credit crunch has squeezed even the world's largest casino company and Harrah's put an end to rumors about the Margaritaville building site in East Biloxi by releasing details. "Over the next few weeks, residents of Biloxi will notice less activity and fewer workers at the Margaritaville work site," vice president of communications Marybel Batjer said in an e-mailed statement. "Rest assured that Harrah's is not canceling the project. We still believe in the Margaritaville concept, and we remain committed to our vision for the property. This is a project that we... [read full story]