Tunica Casinos Shut Down Due to Flooding
By: Karen Libby
Updated: May 6, 2011
(Tunica, MS) -- The tourism industry in one town near the Mississippi River is screeching to a halt, because of flooding.
All nine casinos in Tunica, Mississippi, are closed.
Floodwaters have drenched parking lots and other areas around these casinos.
Water pumps and levees made of dirt have been set up near some of the casinos, to keep the water out.
Tourism officials say the city's economy will take a huge hit while the casinos are closed.
The casinos might not re-open for up to six weeks.
All nine casinos in Tunica, Mississippi, are closed.
Floodwaters have drenched parking lots and other areas around these casinos.
Water pumps and levees made of dirt have been set up near some of the casinos, to keep the water out.
Tourism officials say the city's economy will take a huge hit while the casinos are closed.
The casinos might not re-open for up to six weeks.
