The Host Location
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center is located at 2350 Beach Blvd. in Biloxi, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Beach Blvd. is also known as U.S. Highway 90. The majority of the Gulf Coast gaming properties are located along or within several blocks of Beach Blvd. The convention center is conveniently located roughly midway between the majority of casino resorts in Biloxi and those in Gulfport.
Travel
Hotels
Southern Gaming Summit / BingoWorld have arranged for special rates at many of the Biloxi and Gulfport properties. Be sure to mention Southern Gaming Summit / BingoWorld when making your reservation. These rates are guaranteed through April 20, 2012 (based on availability) and may be offered after April 20th at each hotel’s discretion.
$84.99/night
(888) 946-2847, #1
Group Code S12305
Reserve online using the group code
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
$129.00/night
(877) 877-6256
Group code SGAMINGSUMMIT0512
Reserve online using the group code
Travel Discounts
American Airlines is offering Southern Gaming Summit / BingoWorld attendees a special Summit Discount,5% OFF airfare. Visit www.aa.com, or call (800) 433-1790, and request Promotion Code: 3152BN.
Continental Airlines is offering Southern Gaming Summit / BingoWorld attendees a special Summit Discount, up to
10% OFF airfare. Visit www.continental.com, or call (800) 468-7022, and request Promotion Code: ZKVF797215.
Delta Airlines is offering Southern Gaming Summit / Bingo World attendees a special Summit Discount,
5% OFF airfare. Visit www.delta.com, or call (800) 328-1111, and request Promotion Code: NM8FF.
Avis is offering Southern Gaming Summit / BingoWorld attendees a special Summit Discount. Visit www.avis.comand enter the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D256994 or call Avis at 1-800-331-1600 with this AWD to
reserve your car.
Getting There
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is just nine miles from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Several other major airports are within a two-hour drive of the convention center. New Orleans' Louie Armstrong International Airport is 100 miles from Biloxi, via Interstate 10. The Mobile (Ala.) Regional Airport is a 70 mile drive via Interstate 10.
Airlines
The following airlines serve the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport:
American Eagle (800) 433-7300, www.aa.com
Continental/Continental Express (800) 525-0280, www.continental.com
Local Transportation Options
The following car rental companies serve the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport:
Avis (800) 831-2847
Budget (800) 527-0700
Enterprise (800) 736-8222
Hertz (800) 654-3131
National (800) 227-7368
Thrifty (800) THRIFTY
Avis (800) 831-2847
Budget (800) 527-0700
Enterprise (800) 736-8222
Hertz (800) 654-3131
National (800) 227-7368
Thrifty (800) THRIFTY
Several metered taxi services are available, as are economical shuttle services. Many of the area's casino resorts offer airport shuttles. Check with your hotel when making reservations. Learn more about the airport, ground transportation and other on-site services at www.flygpt.com.
