Universal Music is turning Biloxi's historic Broadwater Hotel into a $1.2B casino resort

They announced in June a $1.2 billion casino resort would be built on the Broadwater site in Biloxi, and on Friday Universal Music Group said Biloxi will be one of the first three locations that will launch its new UMUSIC Hotels.

The first hotels — in Biloxi, Atlanta and Orlando — will embody each location’s unique spirit and draw inspiration from their local culture, according to a Friday morning press release. Biloxi is the only location where a casino is allowed.

The UMUSIC Broadwater Hotel in Biloxi will provide a “stunning” performance venue and a luxury hotel with an immersive architecture style, the company said.

In June, the Biloxi council approved a tourism tax incentive to redevelop the 266-acre property with a casino, golf course, hotel, spa and other amenities, according to the city resolution.

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(Gulfport Sun Herald)