Poker Rooms in Tunica
Tunica, Mississippi sits 30 miles south of Memphis and has been a legendary poker destination since the casino boom of the 1990s, when it earned the nickname 'The South's Casino Capital.' Three active poker rooms combine for 51 tables, led by the Horseshoe Casino Tunica — a 25-table WSOP Circuit host that is the largest poker room in Mississippi. Gold Strike Casino Resort and Hollywood Casino Tunica round out the market, creating a concentrated casino strip that draws players from Memphis, the Mid-South, and well beyond.
Tunica Poker at a Glance
Best Poker Rooms by Category
Our top picks in Tunica for different player types.
Best for Beginners
Hollywood Casino Tunica — 10-table room with $1/$3 NL as the primary game and small daily tournaments perfect for players building their live experience
Best for Tournaments
Horseshoe Casino Tunica — WSOP Circuit host venue with Mississippi's largest tournament series and 25 tables of dedicated tournament space
Best for High Stakes
Gold Strike Casino Resort Tunica — historically the highest-limit room in Tunica with games up to $5/$10 and a reputation for big cash game action
Best Atmosphere
Horseshoe Casino Tunica — the 25-table room inside a full resort with the prestige of the Horseshoe brand and WSOP Circuit pedigree
Top Poker Rooms in Tunica
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in Tunica.
Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Tunica Resorts, MS · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: WSOP Circuit host venue; state's largest tournament 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
Local Poker Rooms
Smaller venues and local spots.
Hollywood Casino Tunica
Tunica Resorts · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Tunica Poker Room Comparison
| Room | Tables | Stakes | Games | Hours | Tourney | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Casino Tunica | 25 | $1/$3–$5/$10+ | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4.4 |
| Gold Strike Casino Resort Tunica | 16 | $1/$3–$5/$10 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 4.2 |
| Hollywood Casino Tunica | 10 | $1/$3–$2/$5 | NL Hold'em | 24/7 | ✓ | 3.6 |
Local Tips for Tunica Poker
Insider advice to help you get the most out of your sessions.
Horseshoe Casino Tunica is the crown jewel with 25 tables and the annual WSOP Circuit — it draws the strongest player pool and runs the highest stakes in the market with games up to $5/$10+ NL and PLO.
Gold Strike Casino Resort historically hosted the highest-limit cash games in Tunica and is transitioning to Cherokee Nation Entertainment management — expect the poker room to maintain its 16-table footprint and premium positioning.
Hollywood Casino Tunica is the value option with 10 tables focused on $1/$3 and $2/$5 NL — smaller tournaments with shorter fields mean better odds of cashing for recreational players.
All three casinos sit on Casino Center Drive within minutes of each other, so you can easily walk or drive between rooms to find the best game running on any given night.
Getting There
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the closest major airport, about 30 miles north via US-61 South. The drive from downtown Memphis takes approximately 40 minutes. All three casinos sit along Casino Center Drive in Tunica Resorts, with free parking at every property. There is no public transit to Tunica, so a car is essential.
Peak Times
Friday and Saturday nights from 7 PM to 2 AM are the peak at all three rooms, with the Memphis weekend crowd driving significant traffic. WSOP Circuit weeks (typically once per year) are the absolute peak, with every table in the market running and side games at all stakes. Summer weekends and holiday periods see elevated traffic. Weekday afternoons are the quietest period with 5-10 tables running across the three rooms.