Page 22 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ November, 2026

Gold Strike’s Drafts Bar & Grill and
DraftKings Sportsbook are football HQ
TUNICA — College and pro football are in the prime of
the season in November, and lots of wagers are being placed.
Yes, football season is an exciting time in the Mid-South. 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 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
Drafts Bar & Grill
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
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.
Variety at Hollywood’s Taste of Hollywood
TUNICA — Taste of Hollywood,
at Hollywood Casino Tunica offers
multiple cuisine styles under one roof
for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The venue features Southern
cooking with updated homestyle dishes
made from simple, elegant and fresh
ingredients. Options include buttermilk
biscuits and fried fresh catfish available
throughout the day.
An Asian fusion station draws
from Chinese, Korean and Japanese
influences. Guests can try ramen in
a rich pork broth with thick, chewy
noodles; American-Chinese standards;
or Korean barbecue.
Build-your-own bowls start with a
mashed potato or rice base that diners
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A pizza station serves slices along
with cheesy cheese sticks.
Sweet Things provides desserts,
including cakes (pecan, apple, sweet
potato, triple-layer chocolate, carrot
and strawberry shortcake), cheesecakes
(plain, turtle and raspberry doughnut)
and ice cream with toppings.
Taste of Hollywood is open 8 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, and 8
a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
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