Page 21 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ January, 2026

CASINO DINING GUIDE
Casinos have many indoor tailgating
options for football fans during playoffs
Catch the action, enjoy great munchies and place your bets
MISSISSIPPI — With lots of HDTV screens, plenty of burger, sandwich and appetizer options and live sports betting, one can wager that casinos are a winner when it comes to the upcoming professional and college football playoffs.
As the professional and college football postseason heats up in January, casino-goers in the region have
prime spots to catch the action, place bets
and grab game-day grub. From Mississippi’s
popular gaming hubs in Tunica to Pearl River Resort, these casinos offer immersive experiences for fans.
American premium-cut beef, grilled to order, with a fresh produce bar for building your own.
Horseshoe Tunica rounds out the area’s offerings with Caesars Sportsbook, where guests can bet on football and other sports amid slots and table games. There is plenty of
In Tunica, casinos cater to sports fans
with dedicated betting and viewing areas.
At PENN Entertainment’s Hollywood
Casino and 1st Jackpot Casinos, the
SportsBooks feature some of the area’s
largest wide-screen TVs, plus many more
additional screens for watching football
and other sports. Betting options include
kiosks on the casino floor and a counter
near the bar, with wagers on pro and college
football, basketball and more. Food and
drink specials are available. Consider The
Celebrity Grill at Hollywood and OG Bird
at 1st Jackpot for plenty of great gameday
burgers to fried chicken and catfish to sharables, and more.
Nearby at Gold Strike Casino Resort, the Sportsbook Powered by DraftKings includes 10 kiosks and four over-the- counter windows for placing bets on football games, straight bets and parlays. Viewing happens at Drafts Bar & Grill, equipped with multiple big screens for live broadcasts. The menu focuses on pub classics like southern comfort food, with options for burgers, sandwiches and appetizers such as wings and nachos perfect in the sports bar setting. Betting hours run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends.
Fitz Casino & Hotel features the Sports Book at Fitz, where one can place bets on one of the many sports books kiosks located on the casino floor. For game-day munchies, consider Fuddruckers at Fitz. Fuddruckers serves its signature “World’s Greatest Hamburgers” made with 100% USDA all-
comfortable seating and lots of large screens to keep up with all of the action, and the nearby poker room and lounge open up the possibilities. Also, consider the acclaimed Delta Catfish or signature burgers at Guy Fieri’s.
Farther east near Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Choctaw, Pearl River Resort combines gaming at Silver Star and Golden Moon casinos with sports-focused amenities. The Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge in Golden Moon allows traditional betting on professional and college football leagues. Many flat-screen TVs line the lounge for game viewing, paired with food like hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza. Adjacent at Stats Sports Bar & Grill, fans can watch on multiple screens while enjoying burgers, wings, BBQ, sandwiches, salads
Score with sports, food and fun.
food options from
and beverages. These destinations emphasize convenience for the upcoming football playoffs, blending high-stakes wagering with casual dining and big-screen excitement. Must be 21 or older for betting or gaming.
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