BOS 2025 TUNICA AREA
Gambling, Southern charm, and some great cuisine is just a bit of what’s in store when visiting the Tunica area. Just a 45-minute drive from Memphis, the area hosts some of the best on-foot casino hopping in the country. Some great properties are closer together in Tunica than in other areas of the country, leading to some of the best opportunities for a walking tour outside Las Vegas’s Strip and Fremont Street.
From high rollers to casual bettors to sports bettors, the Tunica scene caters to every style of player. The area is also home to exciting events and top-notch entertainment including celeb comedians, legendary singers and chart-topping bands.
Three properties have been the frontrunners in this market since 2021, according to Strictly Slots readers, and this year’s rankings are a repeat of last year. Gold Strike once again shines as Best Overall Gaming Resort. The Gold Strike offers a wonderful resort experience with a great hotel, stellar restaurants and plenty of gaming with 1,200 slots and lots of your favorite table games. The property earned accolades as Best Reel Slots, Best Progressive Slots, Best Hosts, Best Quarter Slots, Best Dollar Slots, Best High-End Slot Area, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Slot Club, Best Comps, Best Slot Club Promotions and Best Customer Service.
Located north of Tunica in West Memphis, AR, Southland Casino Racing returns in second place for the fifth straight year. The property is a model of consistency at delivering players a quality experience with 1,700 gaming machines, 50 live table games, a sportsbook, great dining options and more. The property also offers wagering on live greyhound racing as well as simulcast betting. Southland served up wins as Best Overall Casino, Best Video Slots, Best Penny Slots, Best $5+ Slots, Best Variety Of Slots, Best Players Club Lounge and Best VIP Service.
Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, located in Tunica right near the border with Arkansas, remains a favorite in this market. The property offers a great stay with slots, table games and a comfortable hotel. Blue Plate Kitchen is a favorite dining spot for those visiting the property. Sam’s Town finished among the top three in several categories.
Strictly Slots Best of Slots Awards 2025
Tunica
Best Overall Gaming Resort
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Hotel
3 Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Best Overall Casino
1 Southland Casino Hotel
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Best Reel Slots
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Hollywood Casino Tunica
3 Southland Casino Racing
Best Video Slots
1 Southland Casino Hotel
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Best Progressive Slots
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Hotel
3 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Best Video Poker
1 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Casino Where You Feel Luckiest
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Hotel
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Friendliest Casino
1 Southland Casino Hotel
2 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Hosts
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Racing
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Casino Cocktail Service
1 Hollywood Tunica
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Tunica
Best Penny Slots
1 Southland Casino Racing
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Nickel Slots
1 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
2 Hollywood Casino Tunica
3 Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Best Quarter Slots
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Racing
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best 50-cent Slots
1 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
2 Southland Casino Racing
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Dollar Slots
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Hotel
3 Horseshoe Tunica
Best $5+ Slots
1 Southland Casino Hotel
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Tunica
Best Variety of Slots
1 Southland Casino Racing
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Tunica
Best High-End Slot Area
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Racing
3 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Best Slot Club
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort, One Star Rewards
2 Southland Casino Racing, Lucky North Club
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica, PENN Play
Best Comps
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Southland Casino Racing
3 Hollywood Casino Tunica
Best Slot Club Promotions
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Hollywood Casino Tunica
3 Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Best Players Club Lounge
1 Southland Casino Hotel
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Best Customer Service
1 Gold Strike Casino Resort
2 Hollywood Casino Tunica
3 Horseshoe Tunica
Best VIP Service
1 Southland Casino Hotel
2 Gold Strike Casino Resort
3 Horseshoe Casino Tunica
