Page 26 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ January, 2026

Jon Lovits at Gold Strike on July 31
Comedian and SNL alum brings signature humor to Tunica
TUNICA — Jon Lovits will take the stage at Gold Strike Casino Resort on Friday, July 31. The show is set for 8 p.m.
Known for his impeccable timing
and larger-than-life characters, Jon
Lovitz has been making audiences
laugh for nearly four decades. The
stand-up veteran first exploded
into living rooms nationwide as a
cast member on Saturday Night
Live from 1985 to 1990, quickly
becoming one of the show’s most
beloved performers during its
storied late-’80s era. Jon Lovitz
for pure quotability.
After leaving SNL, Lovitz built an
impressive film career with standout roles in The Wedding Singer, A League of Their Own, and Big, and voiced the critic Jay Sherman on the cult-favorite animated series The Critic. Yet fans agree his true magic shines brightest on stage, where his rapid-fire impressions, sardonic observations, and fearless crowd work turn every performance into a master class in comedy.
This one-night-only appearance at Gold Strike’s Millennium Theatre promises classic bits, fresh
Lovitz created a gallery of
unforgettable characters that still live on in pop-culture memory: the pathological liar Tommy Flanagan (“Yeah, that’s the ticket!”), the devilishly smug Master Thespian, and the endlessly annoying Hanukkah Harry. His “Girl Watchers” sketch with Tom Hanks and his operatic “Get to Know Me” bit with Harvey Fierstein remain SNL history
material, and the unpredictable energy that has kept Lovitz selling out venues across the country.
Call Gold Strike at (866) 245-4536 for ticket information and (888) 245-7829 for hotel information or go on line at goldstrike.com for information about upcoming shows and promotions.
Pink Floyd tribute at Gold Strike June 26
TUNICA — See The Machine: A Pink Floyd Tribute Friday, June 26, at Gold Strike Casino Resort. Experience the legendary sound of Pink Floyd like never before. The Machine delivers the iconic music, stunning visuals, and unmistakable energy of one of rock’s greatest bands—all live on the Gold Strike Theatre stage.
For over three decades, The Machine has been America’s premier Pink Floyd tribute, selling out theaters nationwide with their breathtakingly faithful recreations of Floyd’s legendary catalog. From the hypnotic pulse of “Time” and the soaring guitar of “Comfortably Numb” to the full psychedelic assault of Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, every note, every light, every laser is meticulously crafted to transport audiences straight back to Pink Floyd’s golden era.
Hailed by fans and critics alike as the closest you’ll ever get to the real thing, The Machine doesn’t just play the music; they resurrect the entire mind-bending experience. Don’t miss this rare Tunica performance.
Call Gold Strike at (866) 245-4536 for ticket information and (888) 245-7829 for hotel information or go on line at goldstrike.com for more about upcoming shows and promotions.
The Machine
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