Poker Rooms in Mississippi
Mississippi once rivaled Las Vegas as a poker destination due to its concentration of major casino resorts, particularly in the Tunica and Biloxi markets. The Beau Rivage in Biloxi hosts the Gulf Coast Poker Championship and remains the state's premier poker destination, while Horseshoe Tunica anchors the northern market with the state's largest poker room at 25 tables. Approximately 12 active rooms across Biloxi, Tunica, and Vicksburg serve roughly 150 tables statewide.
Legal Framework
Mississippi legalized dockside casino gambling in 1990, with the first commercial casinos opening in 1992. Casinos must be within 800 feet of a navigable waterway but are effectively land-based in operation since a 2005 law change following Hurricane Katrina allowed casinos to be built on land adjacent to the water. The Mississippi Gaming Commission oversees all commercial casino operations. Tribal gaming operates separately on Choctaw Nation lands under IGRA.
Top Poker Rooms in Mississippi
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in MS.
Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Tunica Resorts, MS · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: WSOP Circuit host venue; state's largest tournament series
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Biloxi, MS · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: Hosts the Gulf Coast Poker Championship (GCPC), one of the biggest regional events in the South; multiple annual series
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
Gold Strike Casino Resort Tunica
Tunica Resorts · Commercial Casino
📍 1010 Casino Center Dr, Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi
Biloxi · Commercial Casino
📍 850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Silver Star Resort & Casino (Choctaw)
Philadelphia · Tribal Casino
📍 5901 Mississippi Hwy 16 W, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
D'Iberville · Commercial Casino
📍 9380 Scarlet Pearl Blvd, D'Iberville, MS 39540
Local Poker Rooms
Smaller venues and local spots.
Harlow's Casino Resort & Spa
Greenville · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Hollywood Casino Tunica
Tunica Resorts · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Golden Moon Hotel & Casino (Choctaw)
Philadelphia · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg
Vicksburg · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Island View Casino Resort
Gulfport · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel
Natchez · 8 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
Daily: 10AM–4AM
Mississippi Poker Room Comparison
| Room | City | Tables | Games | Stakes | Rating | 24/7 | Tourney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Casino Tunica | Tunica Resorts | 25 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$5/$10+ | 4.4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | Biloxi | 16 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$10/$20+ | 4.6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gold Strike Casino Resort Tunica | Tunica Resorts | 16 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4.2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi | Biloxi | 13 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4.1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Silver Star Resort & Casino (Choctaw) | Philadelphia | 12 | NL Hold'em, PLO | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort | D'Iberville | 10 | NL Hold'em, PLO | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Harlow's Casino Resort & Spa | Greenville | 10 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hollywood Casino Tunica | Tunica Resorts | 10 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Golden Moon Hotel & Casino (Choctaw) | Philadelphia | 10 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg | Vicksburg | 10 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Island View Casino Resort | Gulfport | 10 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel | Natchez | 8 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.6 | — | ✓ |