Biloxi vs. Tunica for poker, which is better?

A friend and I both in our late 20%26#39;s would like to get away in January for a few days. Live in Atlanta area, can%26#39;t afford to go to Vegas but can afford to drive to either Biloxi or Tunica. Which of these places would be the best for Texas Hold-em Poker? I suggested Biloxi but my friend has seen them play in Tunica on TV and thought that might be the better place to go. From what I have read, the casinos in Tunica are pretty spread out and it makes it harder to go from place to place. Are either of these places good for Hold-em and which casinos are the best? I pretty much stick with slots but he really wants to play some poker. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Biloxi vs. Tunica for poker, which is better?

Hi-

I%26#39;m also live in GA! We are set to go to Biloxi on 12/25 for 3 nights and then to New Orlenns for 2 nights. I have been to both places before in addtion to Tunica.

I do not play poker, just black jack and slots. I do know that the Beau Rivage has a nice size poker room in the back, far left of the casino. Never played though. There are also 6 other casinos within about 5 miles of the Beau Rivage. The Beau Rivage feels like a mini Bellagio to me and is also a MGM property. There is also the Harrah%26#39;s Grand that is about 1.5 miles down on the same street. Not that impressed with the Grand. It%26#39;s a very small casino.

The Tunica casinos are spaced out, however there are 3 that are grouped together and are accessible by walking. I believe they are the Hollywood, Sheraton and Resorts but I could be wrong about the names of the three. Otherwise, there is about a 5-10 drive between each but there is a shuttle that makes it%26#39;s way around to each casino. When I was last there, about 3 years ago, the charge was $1 per ride. Not bad considering that you can drink at each casino and not have to worry about driving to another.

I hope this helps!

Vicki

Biloxi vs. Tunica for poker, which is better?

Forgot to mention that in Biloxi, there is the Hard Rock Casino right next door to the Beau Rivage. Very easy walking to it from the Beau and it is also ocean front.

I hope you have fun and lots of luck where ever you decide to go....

I have never been to Biloxi, but have gone to Tunica many times and love it. Yes the places are spread out- but it is not that bad, especially if you are driving. There is always a poker tourney going on nightly- as well as table games. Our favorite for the poker is Sams Town, but they all have something to offer. Sams town has $3 / $6 and up- tables, which is about the cheapest in town. You can ask around for the tourneys, there is one nightly, at different casinos.

I have been to both Biloxi %26amp; Tunica and like them both. The casinos are spread out in both towns and poker rooms at most of the casinos. Biloxi casinos are mostly down the beach some are on the back bay area. Biloxi has barrier islands off the coast so you don%26#39;t have the waves you would normally see at a beach and with the Mississippi river going into the gulf the water isn%26#39;t that clean. Tunica has nine casinos mostly spread out a few miles apart with the exception of Gold Strike, Horseshoe, and the Sheratan, are all in one parking lot. Sam%26#39;s Town is also right across the street from Hollywood %26amp; Resorts which have a covered walkway between them. I like both towns for different reasons but usually visit Tunica more because its closer to me.

Thanks for the tips so far. I have driven through Biloxi a couple times but that was before I was old enough to go in the casinos so I know what the beach area is like and the gulf. I was just curious about the poker rooms. Which days are busiest? Which casinos have the best poker rooms?

My friend thinks the Beau Rivage poker room is one of the best. He%26#39;s been all over - compares it to Mirage in Vegas.

I%26#39;ve been to Tunica and Biloxi. Biloxi is my favorite.

Being in your 20s, you might like the Hard Rock. It%26#39;s right next to the Beau.