“They are still a very important component of the economy here,” said Lynn Arnold, president and CEO of the Tunica Chamber of Commerce. What followed has been an economic roller coaster of sorts.
When Harrah’s opened, followed by Bally’s and President Casino – the only Tunica casino on a real riverboat – the unlit road to Mhoon Landing featured long trails of headlights in one direction and taillights in the other. Harrah's Tunica, which closed in June 2014, is set for demolition in the coming months as the casino industry nationwide adjusts to competition for gaming dollars.
