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Harrah's Casino Tunica,
formerly Grand Casino Tunica, is a casino and resort located
in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi. It is owned and operated by
Harrah's Entertainment. The casino offers a
140,000-square-foot (13,000 m2) casino and three hotels with a
total of 1,356 rooms. There is also an RV park, plus the
Bellissimo Spa & Salon.
Restaurants include '37
Steakhouse (formerly LB's), Murano's Italian Restaurant,
Replay's Sports Bar, the Paula Deen Buffet[1] (inspired by the
famed Food Network personality; formally opened on May 23,
2008, as a renovation of the former Grand Buffet), and Delta
Blues. All three hotels also offer room service, and the
Terrace and Veranda Towers also offer a snack bar.
Facility
History
The casino itself was built in 1996. It is
the largest casino between Las Vegas and Atlantic City,
featuring a non-smoking slot section on the upper floor as
well as a large poker room. The first hotel, Casino Tower, was
constructed in 1997. It contains 148 rooms and 40 suites. The
theme of the hotel is art deco. The second hotel, Veranda
Tower, is a country inn-themed hotel which was constructed in
1999. It contains 532 rooms and 36 suites. The largest hotel
and final hotel completed, Terrace Tower, was completed in
2001 with more of a modern theme. It contains 563 rooms and 37
suites.
The Veranda and Terrace Towers are not
connected to the casino, but located approximately ? mile
away. Complimentary shuttle service, which runs 24 hours a
day, takes guests to and from the casino. The Casino Tower is
located adjacent to the casino itself and is about 200 yards
(180 m) away. There is a covered walkway in between the two.
Shuttles also run to the RV Park.
| Address |
13615 Old Highway 61 North
Tunica Resorts, MS
38664 |
| Opening date |
1996 |
| Theme |
Art Deco |
| No. of rooms |
1,356 |
| Total gaming space |
140,000 sq ft. |
| Casino type |
Riverboat |
| Owner |
Harrah's Entertainment |
| Signature attractions |
Bellissimo Spa & Salon
Notable restaurants
'37 Steakhouse
Murano’s
Paula Deen Buffet |
| Website |
Harrah's
Tunica
website |
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