That’s equivalent to half of the population of Canada. In 2015, roughly 14 million people from other states visited Mississippi casinos. Specifically, casinos on the southern Gulf Coast of Mississippi are becoming an increasingly popular destination for those outside the U.S. One area that is gaining in popularity for those who love to gamble is the states that make up the Gulf Coast: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Traditionally, snowbirds from eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes) vacation in Florida, while those in western Canada vacation in Arizona and California. Many Canadians travel to the southern U.S.