Page 20 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ September, 2026

CASINO DINING GUIDE
Gold Strike’s Drafts Bar & Grill and
DraftKings Sportsbook a winning combo
TUNICA — College and pro football kick off in September
and wagers are already being placed. It’s an exciting time. For
fans and sports bettors heading to Tunica, Gold Strike Casino
Resort has positioned its DraftKings Sportsbook and adjacent
Drafts Bar & Grill as a single destination: wager, watch and eat
without leaving the action.
The sportsbook sits on the casino floor and operates seven
days a week. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through
Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bettors can
use staffed windows or any of 10 kiosks scattered throughout
the property. Straight bets and parlays are available, and Gold
Strike also offers horse racing via simulcast of major tracks,
with dedicated kiosks and window betting.
Mississippi does not allow mobile sports wagering, so
patrons must be physically present and at least 21. Staff can
walk first-time bettors through odds sheets and ticket details.
Winning tickets remain valid for 365 days.
Drafts Bar & Grill, recently rebranded, sits next to the
sportsbook and is built for game days. The venue is a mix of
food, drinks and a lively atmosphere, with multiple big screens
carrying live broadcasts so guests can watch while they eat.
Additional features include a Topgolf Swing Suite, more than
50 high-definition televisions, a VIP lounge area and a selection
of beers on tap. Drafts hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Menu highlights lean toward shareable pub fare and Southern
plates that pair with a long afternoon of games. Starters include
loaded nachos, firecracker shrimp and wings available in several
sizes with a choice of sauces. Tacos feature options such as
beef brisket, Cajun shrimp and pork belly. Sandwiches include
Drafts Bar & Grill
a smoked pork-belly version and a Philly-style hoagie. Larger
plates include a Mississippi catfish platter (fried or blackened,
with fries and slaw) and smoked baby-back ribs. Thin-crust
pizzas, including smokehouse barbecue and buffalo chicken,
round out the lineup. Reviews frequently mention generous
portions of the ribs, catfish and onion-ring tower.
The pairing is straightforward. Place a wager at a kiosk or
window, then take a seat at Drafts for the broadcast, a plate
of wings or ribs, and a drink. Football fans who want the full
afternoon or evening can stay in one energetic space.
At Buffet Americana enjoy the Crab Legs Special every
Friday and Saturday. Prices are $57.99 for adults, $24.99 for
children, and takout is $39.95. Also check out BBQ Thursdays
at Buffet Americana for $27.99 from 5 to 9 p.m.
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