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Gold Strike Tunica
Location Tunica Resorts, Mississippi 38664
Address 1010 Casino Center Drive
Opening dateAugust 29, 1994; 26 years ago
ThemeLuxury
No. of rooms1,258
Casino typeRiverboat casino
OwnerMGM Resorts International
Previous namesCircus Circus Tunica
Renovated in1997, 2009, 2010
WebsiteGold Strike Casino Resort

Gold Strike Tunica (formerly Circus Circus Tunica) is an MGM Resorts International resort in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, 20 minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee.

Casino[edit]

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.

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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]

Gold Strike Casino Resort A laid back casino hotel in the upper corner of Tunica, Mississippi, Gold Strike boasts nothing less than a modern experience. Stay at the 50,000 square foot casino resort for your next vacation escape from the city. 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. Gold Strike will be opening in limited capacity starting Monday May 25th! We are excited to welcome you back to Gold Strike again. Tunica Hotel & Casino - Gold Strike Casino Resort. 13 reviews of Gold Strike Resort 'It's always the best place to be in Tunica. The best steak house, 6 eateries, new modern gym equipment with TV's, water and waters, 2 indoor hot tubs and warm inviting pool with skylights, 2 bars with one having live entertainment several nights a week, cigar bar and non-smokng upstairs and a terrific theater with very nice shows.

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]

  1. ^Joe Bob Briggs, 'The Vegas Guy: Gold Strike Casino/Tunica', United Press International, July 23, 2002.
  2. ^ abDavid L. Langford, 'Casinos put Mississippi Delta county on the map', Associated Press in The Cincinnati Enquirer, April 11, 1999.
  3. ^Stephanie N. Mehta, 'Legalized gambling lifts a depressed town', Fortune, March 15, 2007.
  4. ^'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: date= (help)
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External links[edit]

Coordinates: 34°50′47″N90°19′57″W / 34.84635°N 90.33255°W

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Gold Strike Tunica
Location Tunica Resorts, Mississippi 38664
Address 1010 Casino Center Drive
Opening dateAugust 29, 1994; 26 years ago
ThemeLuxury
No. of rooms1,258
Casino typeRiverboat casino
OwnerMGM Resorts International
Previous namesCircus Circus Tunica
Renovated in1997, 2009, 2010
WebsiteGold Strike Casino Resort
Memphis

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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Casino[edit]

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]

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  1. ^Joe Bob Briggs, 'The Vegas Guy: Gold Strike Casino/Tunica', United Press International, July 23, 2002.
  2. ^ abDavid L. Langford, 'Casinos put Mississippi Delta county on the map', Associated Press in The Cincinnati Enquirer, April 11, 1999.
  3. ^Stephanie N. Mehta, 'Legalized gambling lifts a depressed town', Fortune, March 15, 2007.
  4. ^'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: date= (help)

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 34°50′47″N90°19′57″W / 34.84635°N 90.33255°W

Gold Strike Casino Las Vegas

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