For a casino trip from Tampa, Florida, to Tunica, Mississippi, there are many places to stop and gamble. Casinos with thousands of slot machines, tables of poker, Greyhound races, and simulcast races are dotted all along the map. Here are a few places to stop.
For a casino trip from Tampa, Florida, to Tunica, Mississippi, make you first stop at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. There's 178,000-square-feet of the casino and hotel. The casino has more than 100 tables including Blackjack, more than 1,000 slot machines, and 50 tables that offer poker. There are nightclubs, bars, restaurants and your choice of a hotel room.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
5223 N. Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33610
813-627-7625
seminolehardrocktampa.com
Alabama has many casinos, and to make the most of your time, you will want to go through Montgomery. First stop off for the Grey Hound Races at Victory Land, which offers simulcast wagering on Thoroughbred horses and greyhounds, live greyhound races, a club house, concession stands, a restaurant and alcohol.
Victory Land Grey Hound Racing
8680 County Road 40
Shorter, AL
800-688-2946
victoryland.com
If you'd rather play the slots, then try Tallapoosa Entertainment Center which has 21,000-square-feet and 500 bingo machines. The casino is open 24 hours. The Drury Inn Suites and the Hampton Inn are near by for overnight accommodation.
Tallapoosa Entertainment Center
1801 Tullis Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
800-958-9003
500nations.com/casinos/alTallapoosa.asp
Stop in Birmingham, Alabama, for grey hound racing at the Birmingham Greyhound Racing Course. The race course provides gambling on live races and on horses and greyhounds through simulcast. There are concession stands throughout the facility with the clubhouse level offering more dining options and alcoholic beverages.
Birmingham Greyhound Racing
1000 John Rogers Drive
Birmingham, AL 35201
205-838-7500
birminghamracecourse.com
The last stop on the casino trip is Tunica, Mississippi, offering a couple casinos. At the Horseshoe Casino & Hotel there are more than 500 rooms to choose from, a spa, swimming pool and direct access to the casino, which has 1,700 slot machines, and 70 tables that play games like Blackjack, Roulette, Caribbean Stud, Let it Ride poker and more. Horseshoe Casino also has a dedicated room for poker that offers weekly tournaments.
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
1021 Casino Center Drive
Robinsonville, MS 38664
800-303-7463
horseshoetunica.com
Another place to try in Tunica is the Fitz Casino and Hotel, which offers 1,350 slot machines and table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mississippi Stud and more. The casino has six eateries to choose from including one steakhouse. You can find live entertainment at the Stage Bar and there are more than 500 rooms and suites to stay the night.
The Fitz Casino & Hotel
711 Lucky Lane
Robinsonville, MS 38664
800-766-5825
fitzgeraldstunica.com/tunica
