New Casinos Seen Draining Mardis Gras Bingo Funds
<i> Associated Press</i>
NEW ORLEANS —
Competition from new Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos is hurting fund raising for New Orleans’ Carnival, Mardi Gras organizers say.
Krewes, the clubs that sponsor Mardi Gras activities, often rely on high-rolling bingo players to help pay for tractors, insurance, costumes and bands.
But krewes say bingo revenue is off at least 50% and that a few of the clubs might not be able to pull off parades.
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