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Scarlet Pearl Casino brings cryptocurrency ATM machines to Mississippi

As confirmed by CEO LuAnn Pappas, the machines are the first in the area and of the same kind already in use in Las Vegas, which allow customers to convert their crypto coin into cash to use at the casino. With the state of Mississippi falling short on the use of technology in the gambling industry, and mobile sports betting still not authorized,…

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A Mississippi Coast casino is getting a cryptocurrency ATM

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KISS Still Planning Mississippi Casino Despite COVID Delay

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Mississippi Casino reaches 100% COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees; Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort first in country to reach milestone with $500,000 effort

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US Fire and Hurricane Conditions Lead to Casino Closures

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Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Welcomes New Food & Beverage Leadership Team, 95 Years of Combined F&B Experience to Boost Award-Winning Outlets

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Bitcoin slot machines? A patent could make them a reality

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