- Gold Strike Tunica Poker Room
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- Gold Strike Tunica Ms Poker Rooms
- Poker In Tunica Mississippi
- Poker In Tunica Ms
Gold Strike Casino Resort features a restaurant, fitness center, a bar and casino in Tunica Resorts. This 3-star resort offers an ATM and luggage storage space. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, all rooms come with a desk.
| Gold Strike Tunica | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tunica Resorts, Mississippi 38664 |
| Address | 1010 Casino Center Drive |
| Opening date | August 29, 1994; 25 years ago |
| Theme | Luxury |
| No. of rooms | 1,258 |
| Casino type | land-based |
| Owner | MGM Resorts International |
| Previous names | Circus Circus Tunica |
| Renovated in | 1997, 2009, 2010 |
| Website | Gold Strike Casino Resort |
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- Gold Strike poker room is up the escalator from the rest of the casino action with 16 tables tucked into the room. $1-$2 and $2-$5 NL games often dominate the room; with, of course, $3/$6 and $10.
Gold Strike Tunica Poker Room
Gold Strike Tunica (formerly Circus Circus Tunica) is an MGM Resorts International resort in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, 20 minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee.
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In 2008, MGM Mirage made a large investment in Gold Strike Casino Resort and a commitment to the Tunica market with a multimillion-dollar renovation and remodeling project. The upgrade, which took two years to complete and is the largest in the casino resort's history, included all of Gold Strike's 1,133 oversized rooms and 125 suites, the conference and convention center, the Atrium Café, the Courtyard Buffet and the high-limit gaming and lobby areas. The resort also includes Chicago Steakhouse restaurant, which has won several awards including the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence; a recently opened nightclub, Red Door; a spa and salon; the 800-seat Millennium Theater; and 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) of gaming space with 52 table games and more than 1,400 slot machines.
At 31 stories tall, Gold Strike Casino Resort is one of the most recognizable buildings in Tunica and towers above all other structures.[1] When built, the gold tower was reported to be the tallest building in Mississippi.[2][3]
History[edit]
Circus Circus (1994-97)[edit]
Gold Strike was originally opened by Circus Circus Enterprises as Circus Circus Tunica on August 29, 1994. The building, resembling a circus tent, did not house a hotel. Due to a 50% decline in operating income in 1997, Circus Circus began to renovate the property, adding a 1,200-room tower hotel and other features including a theater.
Gold Strike (1997-present)[edit]
The casino was rebranded as the Gold Strike Casino Resort and given a more upscale theme. The total cost for the remodel was estimated to be $125 million.[4] The Gold Strike's 31-story hotel tower was the tallest building in the state of Mississippi at the time of its opening, providing stark contrast to an area of the state previously devoted mostly to agriculture.[2] In 2009, the resort underwent another multimillion-dollar renovation during which time the property remained opened.
References[edit]
- ^Joe Bob Briggs, 'The Vegas Guy: Gold Strike Casino/Tunica', United Press International, July 23, 2002.
- ^ abDavid L. Langford, 'Casinos put Mississippi Delta county on the map', Associated Press in The Cincinnati Enquirer, April 11, 1999.
- ^Stephanie N. Mehta, 'Legalized gambling lifts a depressed town', Fortune, March 15, 2007.
- ^'Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.--A Gaming Company'. Uploaded 2010-02-04. Archived from the original on June 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-05.Check date values in:
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Coordinates: 34°50′47″N90°19′57″W / 34.84635°N 90.33255°W
SAM'S TOWN - Pretty much an older crowd casino now, but they do have lots of the newer slots. Not super packed even on a Friday night and they do have a sportsbook as well now. As for gaming, they are the only casino in Tunica (and pretty much most places) that has Lunar Poker available. They also have the regulars like Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, Craps, Roulette and Blackjack with the 3 card and Top 3 bets. Rooms are easy to get a comp for if you are a card member. Didnt have the buffet, but did try to get a late night snack at their snack bar restaurant (Smokey Joe's) and it literally took 45 minutes for a hot dog and fries and there werent many people there. Rooms there were decent (stayed Fri).
HORSESHOE TUNICA - Stayed here the second night (comped), decent selection of table games here including High Card Flush, Fortune Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Holdem, Mississippi Stud, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat and a few variations of Blackjack, including Blazing 7's Progressive, Three Card Poker, Top 3 and Kings? Bonus. Buffet is one of the best in Tunica and the 8 oz Burger Bar has some of the best snack foods anywhere (and it doesnt take an hour, took only 10 minutes and they were busy). Also the new sportsbook is ok and a pretty big poker room. Rooms are kind of old but free is free. Lots of slots and not a lot of smoke, which is good.
GOLD STRIKE TUNICA - By far, the busiest of all the casinos. On Saturday night, it was literally almost too busy to even get a slot. So much smoke here too, its almost like people came here to smoke and gamble on the side. As for the gaming, they have some games that they havent had except recently including High Card Flush and the new Face Up Pai Gow (High minimums even in off hours of $25 as compared to the $10 mins at Horseshoe). Other games include Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Let It Ride, Carribbean Stud Poker (only place I know that still has it), Mississippi Stud, Baccarat, Craps, Roulette and the normal variations of Black Jack. They also just opened a 'Party Pit' with $5 minimum games at all time Blackjack and Mississippi Stud. They have a new sportsbook as well. Didnt eat any here, so cant comment on that.
Some odds and ends about the visit. I did find out that the Roadhouse would be closing as mentioned, but Horseshoe will continue to operate the hotel as overflow, especially as they usually sell out every weekend there. I did hear that they will tear up the barge that the casino actually sits on and possibly fill it in and build some other things there to compliment the Horseshoe.
The new interstate connecting I-40 from the east to Tunica, I-269 does cut a little bit of time out for those coming from Nashville. I think it cut our time roughly 20-30 minutes, but you also avoid potential road work and congestion in the Memphis area. Did also notice that some more of the smaller, non-resort hotels are closing as well or only operating on the weekends. Tunica is definitely struggling right now (as is the gaming industry as a whole I think). If Tennessee would ever get their head out of their behind, Nashville would be a great destination for casinos to operate and if that would happen, I think that it could possible spell the end of Tunica.
minimums and odds at all the locations?
One thing I have heard rumor of and have read some other things online regarding the Southland Racing (Greyhound) in West Memphis about to expand from the slots to a full Vegas style casino with table games etc due to the new laws passed in Arkansas. Was at Oaklawn outside of Little Rock and they have Ultimate Texas Holdem, Three Card Poker and Blackjack with Live Dealers and the electronic Roulette and Craps. One thing interesting about the table games there is that chips are only used when buying in and cashing out....aside from that the balance is kept on a video screen in front of each player. Not sure if the law will allow regular chip usage or not.
Poker Rooms In Tunica Ms
One thing I have heard rumor of and have read some other things online regarding the Southland Racing (Greyhound) in West Memphis about to expand from the slots to a full Vegas style casino with table games etc due to the new laws passed in Arkansas. Was at Oaklawn outside of Little Rock and they have Ultimate Texas Holdem, Three Card Poker and Blackjack with Live Dealers and the electronic Roulette and Craps. One thing interesting about the table games there is that chips are only used when buying in and cashing ide from that the balance is kept on a video screen in front of each player. Not sure if the law will allow regular chip usage or not.
I was at Oaklawn a couple of months ago on a non-race day, and took a look at what they had. I'd not been there before, so I can't compare what they have added--if anything--since the constitutional amendment passed.
I've not been to Southland, either; I suspect it will put a crimp on Tunica, as the drive to Tunica from Beale Street is about 40 minutes and it is only about 15 minutes to Southland.
JClay
Which of these casinos seemed to get the biggest action?
I think Gold Strike in general has always had more play in the high limit area as well as fuller tables in the regular area
Gold Strike Tunica Ms Poker Rooms
I think Gold Strike in general has always had more play in the high limit area as well as fuller tables in the regular area
Poker In Tunica Mississippi
Not surprising. It has been a long time since the Immokalee Poker Club (Florida) meetings but those guys regularly did Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi and Tunica. I know Tunica was always a 'no squeek, no oil' place as far as comps went, but they always gave Gold Strike their highest ratings. Name changes and ownership changes in the interim perhaps though.Poker In Tunica Ms
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