By Bethany Culp
Tunica, Mississippi, is a gamer's vacation destination. This northern Mississippi
resort community is less than an hour drive from Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to numerous Vegas-style
resorts that feature world-class casinos. Each resort and casino offers a variety of gaming opportunities, amenities and accommodations to satisfy visitors.
Bally's
Bally's Casino Tunica may look like a rustic farmhouse from the outside, but inside, this casino features 40,000 square feet of gaming space. The casino floor is home to more than 40 table games. Poker players might appreciate the fact that Bally's is the only Tunica casino to feature Wild Hold 'Em Stud and Single 21 games. Gamblers can take a break from their games at one of Bally's three Southern-style on-site restaurants--The Barn, Silo Eatery or Cornucopia Buffet Restaurant.
1450 Ballys Blvd.
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
662-363-3619
ballystunica.com
Gold Strike
Gold Strike Casino offers players more than 40 table games and more than 1,400 slot and video machines in 50,000 square feet. Non-smoking gamers will enjoy the smoke-free poker area that is home to 16 games. Those new to the games can take free lessons from the Gold Strike staff. High rollers can enjoy fast-paced games and VIP service in the High Limit Gaming Lounge.
1010 Casino Center Dr.
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
888-245-7529
goldstrikemississippi.com
Horseshoe
Poker players in Tunica flock to the Horseshoe Casino. This resort offers players the chance to play in weekly poker tournaments or anytime in the resort's poker room. In addition to poker tables, the casino features more than 1,700 slot machines and a variety of table games. The resort also includes more than 500 hotel rooms and a concert venue called Bluesville that draws national acts.
1021 Casino Center Dr.
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
800-303-7463
horseshoetunica.com
Harrah's
Harrah's Casino Tunica is the largest gaming resort in Tunica. The casino is home to more than 2,000 slot machines and 60 table games. Gamers can also enjoy a non-smoking gaming area and a large poker room. In addition to the 140,000-square-foot casino, Harrah's resort features three luxury hotels, a RV resort a golf course, seven restaurants and a full-service salon and spa.
13615 Old Hwy. 61 North
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
800-946-4946
harrahstunica.com
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About the Author:
Based in New Orleans, Bethany Culp has been a freelance writer since 2004. She enjoys researching and writing about a variety of topics, including travel and outdoor adventure. Her work has been published on numerous websites including USAToday.com. Culp holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Loyola University New Orleans.
