The Horseshoe Casino has more table games than any other casino in Tunica The resort’s BetMGM Sportsbook has over 50 HD TVs and numerous betting windows/kiosks. Its 1,085 gaming machines, are the most in Tunica, and they have 61 table games as well as all of the usual favorites (craps, blackjack, roulette), as well as crapless craps, Caribbean Stud, Mini Baccarat, Mississippi Stud and more. The biggest resort in Tunica, (by a wide margin), the Gold Strike is visible from all over with its signature golden 31 story hotel tower.Īll total, the resort, which is owned by MGM Resorts, has close to 1.4 million square feet of space. Here’s a list of the casinos in Tunica, followed below by a more detailed look at each casino. The implementation of expanded casino gambling in Arkansas in 2019 hurt the area even more.īut while Tunica gaming revenue is roughly half of its peak, the six Tunica casinos still combine to have 229 table games, over 7,000 slot machines, and 3,674 hotel rooms.
When the state of Arkansas allowed slot machines at Southland, just west of Memphis in 2005, that changed the game, as Memphis is Tunica’s biggest customer base. The first casino opened in 1992 and was called “Splash.” Located around 12 miles south of the current casinos, this barge on the Mississippi River closed in the 1990s.Īt its peak, in the mid-2000’s, there were 9 casinos in Tunica with a combined annual gaming revenue of $1.2 billion. (Here’s a map showing you the locations for Tunica’s six different casinos)Ĭasino gambling on the Mississippi River became legal in the state in 1990. The middle area has just one stand-alone casino. In both areas, the casinos are bunched close enough together to allow you to walk from casino to casino to check out other resorts. There are three casinos in the north, and two in the south. There are six casinos in Tunica, Mississippi in three different areas: Many of these also offer luxurious accommodations, entertainment venues, dining options, and other amenities you’d expect to see in the Las Vegas and Atlantic City’s of the world. Unlike many Native American casinos, and racinos, these Tunica casinos offer real, Las Vegas-style gaming, with traditional slots, real blackjack (not electronic blackjack), real dice craps, sports books and more.
While competition from Arkansas casinos has hurt the region, there still are a total of six casinos in the Tunica area, and they combine to bring in just under $600 million dollars of gaming revenue each year.Īll of these casinos are located near the Mississippi River in an area called “Tunica Resorts” that is actually ten miles outside the town of Tunica. In sum, the Gold Strike Casino Resort offers a convenient Tunica location with comfortable accommodations and an entertaining casino environment.The Gold Strike is the biggest casino in Tunica, MS. While the hotel offers ample entertainment, it is also conveniently located near local attractions such as the Tunica National Golf Course, the Queen Riverboat, and Tunica’s RiverPark. An onsite café, Pickle and Jam, serves up made-to-order sandwiches, pizzas and salads 24 hours a day. The Atrium Café offers traditional American fare and is open on Friday and Saturday nights until 3 a.m. Guests are invited to dine at one of the four restaurants on property, including fine-dining options Buffet Americana and Chicago Steakhouse. Guests can choose from non-smoking or smoking rooms, with queen or king beds. A relaxing indoor pool and fitness center are also available for guests over the age of 18.Įach of Gold Strike’s 1133 guestrooms offers complimentary Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs with movies-to-order, irons and ironing boards, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping. Guests seeking for a more relaxing experience will enjoy Gold Strike’s Golden Reflections Spa, offering massages, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The STAGE2 nightclub provides an all night party with live music and cocktail service. In addition, the hotel’s Millennium Theater hosts concerts and other entertainment shows for guests to enjoy year-round. An MGM Resort located in Tunica, Mississippi, Gold Strike Casino Resort provides guests comfortable accommodation, easy access to its on-site casino, and endless entertainment.Īs the name suggests, Gold Strike’s premier amenity is its 50,000 square foot casino with slot machines, table games, and a full-service gaming experience.
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