Tunica Casinos

Tunica Mississippi Casinos

Tunica Casinos are among the fastest growing group of casinos in the United States.  Tunica County saw its first casino in 1992, two years after the Mississippi Legislature authorized gaming in counties along the Mississippi River. Tunica is now one of the top US gaming destinations after Las Vegas and Atlantic City with more than 10 million annual visitors and one of the highest visitor satisfaction rates of any gaming destination.

Tunica is a happening place.  The gaming has a Las Vegas feel largely due to the involvement of two Las Vegas interests, Caesars Entertainment and Harrahs Entertainment, in development of the area.  The limits and odds seem a little better than Vegas.  For example, there are plenty of low limit tables even on weekends and it is not hard to find games such as double deck blackjack and craps with 10x odds.  The casino staff are friendly and live up to Mississippi's nickname of the 'Hospitality State.'

The Tunica Casinos

To get to the Tunica Casinos, follow highway 61 south from Memphis, Tennessee.  The first casino you will see is the Grand Casino Tunica, one of the largest casinos.  Continuing south on highway 61, you will come to Casino Center Drive and a group of four casinos - Ballys Casino Tunica, Sheraton Casino Tunica, Horseshoe Casino Tunica, and Gold Strike Casino.  Moving further south on 61, you will come across Fitzgeralds Casino which is located about a mile off the highway.  Further south along 61 is the final group of casinos on Casino Strip Resort Blvd. - Sams Town Casino Tunica, Harrahs Tunica Casino, and Hollywood Casino Tunica.

Poker at Tunica Casinos

There are some excellent Tunica Casino poker rooms dealing mostly Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, and Omaha.  Texas Hold'em spreads generally range from $2-$4 to $20-$40, Seven Card Stud spreads from $1-$5 to $2-$10, and Omaha spreads from $3-$6 to $6-$12.  The most popular poker rooms are at the Gold Strike Casino, Grand Casino Tunica, Horseshoe Casino, Sams Town, and Hollywood Casino.  Daily poker tournaments can most frequently be found at the Gold Strike Casino and Grand Casino Tunica.

In January the popular World Poker Tour comes to Tunica with the Jack Binion World Poker Open which is co-sponsored by the Gold Strike Casino and Horseshoe Casino Tunica.

Recommended Non Gambling Activities

When taking a break from the casinos, there are some good local activities in the Tunica area.

Golfers will find three good local golf courses: River Bend Links Golf Course, Cottonwoods Golf Course at Grand Casino Tunica, and Tunica National Golf and Tennis.

For spa experiences, take a look at the spas offered by the Grand Casino, Gold Strike Casino, and Horseshoe Casino.

The Tunica RiverPark offers a museum showcasing the Mississippi River and its history, an observation deck, aquariums with native aquatic life, and a 130 acre riverside forest with walking trails.  The Tunica Queen provides river excursions departing from the RiverPark daily.

For more outdoor activities, try the fishing and boating available at Tunica Lake, or the shooting and hunting activities at Willows Sporting Clays Center.

Also keep an eye on the current schedule for the Tunica Arena and Exposition Center which hosts various events throughout the year from rodeos and horse shows to demolition derbies.

In less than 30 minutes, Tunica guests can visit Memphis, Tennessee.  See Elvis Presley's Graceland, the Memphis Zoo, and a multitude of blues, jazz, and rock & roll nightclubs including the famous Beale Street with three blocks of restaurants, shops, and nightclubs.

Tunica Casinos offer Las Vegas style gambling
with a bit of the country life.

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