No hard hat and flashlight is required for this goldmine. Get ready to step into glitz and glamour at The Gold Strike Casino Resort.
Gold Strike Casino Resort is a 32-story self-contained luxury hotel, casino and convention center located 20 miles south of Memphis in Tunica, Mississippi. Owned by MGM Resorts International, the Gold Strike Casino Resort offers award-winning restaurants, an entertainment facility and Vegas-style casino floor with entertainment, dining, gaming and hotel rooms all under a single roof.
The casino is a haven for gamers with 55 table games and 1,300 slot machines including 120 video poker machines and more of the newest, most popular high-tech games including more penny machines and the first of its kind in the area, illuminated roulette. The new High Limit Room is the only one in Tunica with Mini Baccarat.
RELAXATION
Have a royal treatment at Golden Reflections Spa. Choose from massages, body wraps and body scrubs. Or go for a spa package if the decision is too challenging. Recommended is the body scrub package with the aromatherapy salt glow which is a body scrub that exfoliates, detoxifies and relaxes tight muscles. Guests are completely taken care of by expert masseuse who puts total attention on the needs of the visitor. Guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi or enjoy an invigorating workout in the exercise room.
DINING
An impressive addition is the $8 million Buffet Americana which is a 13,500-square-foot dining adventure and includes the only Tandoori oven found in Mississippi. Choose a made to order meal from the Mongolian grill with garden fresh fixings, traditional Southern cooking favorites, pizza, pasta, a salad bar and more. The weekend at Buffet Americana will cater to seafood lovers. For $25.99, guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat snow crabs every Friday night and the region’s only all-you-can-eat whole lobster every Saturday night. The seafood buffet will spotlight a variety of seafood dishes such as peel and eat shrimp, fried shrimp, Potato Crusted Salmon, Blackened Tilapia with cheddar cheese grits, Seafood Stuffed Eggplant, Moroccan Fish Tagine, Jonah crab claws, oysters, sushi and much more.
Buffet Americana guests’ can enjoy complimentary beer and wine every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night – the area’s only restaurant offering of its kind. For some of the finest dining in the area, a must stop is at The Chicago SteakHouse offering a sophisticated atmosphere, chic ambiance and superior service. The upscale dining experience is a culinary delight offering a fusion of traditional and contemporary flavors.
“We’re proud to present our upgraded vision of Chicago Steakhouse to our guests,” said Gold Strike General Manager Niklas Rytterstrom. “The décor creates the modern, metropolitan feel of a fine dining establishment set in larger city, and we’re excited for guests to take in the new Chicago Steakhouse.”
There is also the Atrium Cafe and a food court for a quick bite.
For conventions, the resort offers a 30,000 square foot convention center and includes an elegantly appointed 10,000-square- foot grand ballroom.
GOLD STRIKE TO HOST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: A FAMILY AFFAIR
The holidays are the perfect time of year to visit with the seasonal decor. Giant Christmas bulbs are stacked in the lobby of the palatial entrance, sculpted carolers stand in beautifully decorated snow scenes. The Christmas scenes make for the perfect photo backdrop
MGM Resort International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort will be transformed into Santa’s workshop with a country twist during the month of December. The Country Christmas Celebration: A Family Affair at Gold Strike will offer guests a variety of family-friendly activities including a Country Christmas tribute show, free photos with Santa, a remarkable display of gingerbread houses, holiday decorations and much more.
“The holiday season is a special time for families to spend time together,” said Rytterstrom. “We wanted to give families the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and make memories by providing numerous occasions to celebrate right here at Gold Strike. From a fantastic Christmas show and appearances by Santa to extensive holiday decorations and dining discounts, the entire family will have many chances to enjoy the season.”
Gold Strike’s Country Christmas is a show for all ages that will run from Dec. 13 to 22 in the resort’s Millennium Theatre. The show honors country mu- sic’s best with performances by award-winning impersonators from across the nation that have joined together exclusively at Gold Strike to recreate their hits and classic Christmas favorites. The sensational sounds of Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire will be showcased live on stage. Country Christmas performances are 7 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; no performances on Monday Tickets are available by calling 888-747-7711 or by visiting goldstrike.com. Ticket prices are $9.95 and $14.95 plus tax and service fee. A family package of four tickets is avail- able for $25, plus tax and service fee, when mentioning offer code GSCC25.
Country Christmas room and show packages start at $125 and include one night deluxe accommodations and two tickets to the show. Room packages are available Tuesday-Sunday only. Pricing is subject to availability and package rates vary based on occupancy. Mention offer code Holiday.
Families will have the opportunity to have a free photo taken with Santa from noon to 6 p.m. on weekends during the Country Christmas tribute show, Photos will be available for pick up with in the hour and guests can enjoy complimentary eggnog and hot cocoa in the hotel lobby while they wait
In addition, special holiday offers will be available during the show’s run at many of the resort’s restaurants, including a free meal for children ages 12 and under with the purchase of an adult buffet at Buffet Americana, a free appetizer with the purchase of any entrée at the Atrium Café and 25 percent off all purchases in the food court.
The entire resort will be alive with the magic of the holiday season with a spectacular display of poinsettias, gingerbread houses, reindeer and scenes from Christmas pasts. The hotel lobby will feature a variety of Christmas trees to complete the winter wonderland. Gold Strike is the perfect place for families of all ages to keep the holidays fun and affordable.
For reservations or information, call 888-245-7529 or visit www.goldstrike.com.