Casinos in Mississippi: A State Guide for Visitors

Casinos in Mississippi: The Short Answer

Casinos in Mississippi are spread across several distinct areas rather than one hub: the Gulf Coast around Biloxi and Gulfport, Tunica Resorts in the northwest, Vicksburg on the river, a few Delta and river-town properties, and the tribal Pearl River Resort near Choctaw. Visitors must be 21 or older to gamble, and each area suits a different kind of trip.

According to Visit Mississippi, the state’s casinos range from classic riverboat-style venues to full resort destinations, with slots and table games plus resort amenities such as pools, golf courses, spas and restaurants. Many also host live entertainment. The state is also described as one of the few that allow sports betting at retail casino locations, which this guide treats only as an on-site amenity.

This state guide explains how the areas differ, what each offers according to official and tourism sources, and how to plan a trip around a gambling budget set in advance. It leaves city-level detail for Biloxi to the separate Biloxi guide linked near the end. Details change, so confirm hours, game counts and policies with each casino before you go.

Mississippi Casino Regions at a Glance

The table below groups Mississippi’s casino areas using sources checked in October 2026. Counts come from the named tourism or regulatory pages and were not recounted independently, so treat them as approximate and confirm before booking.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission’s licensed-casino list was last updated in September 2024 and shows 26 state-licensed casinos. It does not include the tribal casinos at Pearl River Resort, which are on tribal land. Because licenses and ownership change, use the Commission’s current list and each casino’s own site for status.

Gulf Coast, Tunica, Vicksburg and Pearl River

The Gulf Coast is the densest area. Coastal Mississippi counts 12 casinos across Gulfport, Biloxi, Bay St. Louis and D’Iberville. Biloxi’s city site (amenity listings dated August 2022) describes eight casino resorts within the city, with amenities that include hotels, spas, golf, dining, entertainment and pools. Palace Casino Resort is described as Biloxi’s only smoke-free casino resort, with over 750 slots and 26 table games, and Beach View Casino Resort in Gulfport is also described as smoke-free. Island View and Beach View together offer nearly 2,500 slot machines, according to Coastal Mississippi.

Tunica Resorts sits in northwest Mississippi, close to Memphis. Visit Mississippi states that Gold Strike Casino Resort is 28.3 miles from Memphis International Airport. Hollywood Casino Tunica lists more than 1,000 slot and video poker machines, 17 table games and a sportsbook, while 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica lists approximately 900 slot machines and 16 table games. Fitz is described as having over 850 slots. That distance gives a sense of the drive from Memphis for anyone flying in.

Vicksburg has four casinos on the Commission’s 2024 list: Ameristar, Bally’s, Riverwalk and WaterView. WaterView describes a 30,000-square-foot casino floor with over 500 games, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the Delta, Tropicana Greenville Casino sits in Greenville’s Entertainment District with views of Lake Ferguson, and Isle Casino Hotel Lula lists slots, table games and poker rooms. Magnolia Bluffs Casino operates in Natchez.

Pearl River Resort in Choctaw is operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, with two full casino-hotels, a golf club and a water park. Golden Moon Hotel and Casino lists a poker room, and Bok Homa Casino in Heidelberg offers 24/7 gaming. For how tribal casinos work in general, see the tribal casinos guide linked below.

Planning Your Mississippi Casino Trip

Start by choosing an area, not a casino. The Gulf Coast suits a trip with several properties within a short drive, Tunica suits a short trip from the Memphis side, Vicksburg pairs casinos with a river town, and Pearl River Resort fits a trip centered on one tribal resort with golf and a water park. Booking a few nights at one base is simpler than hopping between areas, which are far apart.

Check season and events with each property, because Mississippi’s casinos post their own schedules for entertainment and promotions. Confirm the current rules for tribal properties too, since Visit Mississippi says age requirements vary on tribal lands.

Budget the whole trip, with the gambling budget decided first. The example below is hypothetical, not a prediction: a two-night weekend with two gambling sessions a day for two days, which makes four sessions in total.

where: total gambling budget = $300 and sessions = 4, so $300 ÷ 4 = $75 per session. Add fictional costs of $60 fuel, $240 lodging, $120 food and $80 entertainment, and the total trip budget is $60 + $240 + $120 + $80 + $300 = $800. Treat gambling as paid entertainment, and stop when the session budget is spent.

Comparing Mississippi Casino Areas

This comparison uses stated, checkable criteria from official tourism and regulator pages: the number of casinos named, a stated floor detail, and a stated amenity. The figures are not like-for-like, because each source counts and dates things differently, and nothing here is ranked.

On those stated figures, Hollywood Casino Tunica lists the most machines and Palace Casino Resort lists the most table games. Machine counts change, and some sources combine slots with video poker or total games, so confirm with the casino before you plan around a number. The Gulf Coast offers the most choice nearby, while Tunica and Vicksburg offer a smaller set within each town.

Rules, Tips and Common Mistakes

The age rule is firm. Mississippi law says a person under 21 may not play, place wagers or collect winnings, and the statute sets criminal penalties for people who break or permit the violation. The 21 rule applies on the casino floor, and tribal properties may differ, so check each property’s posted rules.

A common mistake is assuming every casino is smoke-free or every one allows smoking. Palace Casino Resort and Beach View Casino Resort are described as smoke-free, and other properties’ policies are not covered here, so confirm each one before booking a room.

Another is treating the state as one destination. The areas are far apart, so pick one base. Also avoid relying on old counts: One Visit Mississippi page describes six casino resorts at Tunica while its 2026 tour guide names five, a reminder to confirm which are open.

Finally, keep spending visible. Decide the gambling budget before leaving, divide it across sessions, and keep it separate from lodging and food. Casino games carry a house edge, so the amount played is paid entertainment, not income.

Quick Facts

Hours, game counts, fees and policies change, so confirm them on each casino’s official site before you visit.

Related Guides

For detail on one city, the Biloxi casinos guide covers the Gulf Coast’s largest cluster. To understand the Choctaw properties, read tribal casinos explained, and for another state’s rules, compare the Pennsylvania casinos guide.

When you are ready to price a trip, use the casino trip budget guide, and learn how rewards work in how casino comps and players clubs work before you sign up anywhere.

Sources & References

• Visit Mississippi — Mississippi Casinos and Gaming Resorts (accessed October 2026)
• Coastal Mississippi — Mississippi Gulf Coast Casinos (accessed October 2026)
• Coastal Mississippi — Palace Casino Resort (accessed October 2026)
• City of Biloxi — Casinos (accessed October 2026)
• Mississippi Gaming Commission — Currently Licensed Casinos, updated September 2024 (accessed October 2026)
• Visit Mississippi — 2026 Tour Guide (accessed October 2026)
• Mississippi Code § 75-76-155, current as of January 2025 (accessed October 2026)