Press Room - Press Kit

FACT SHEET

1010 Casino Center Drive
Tunica Resorts, Mississippi 38664
(662) 357-1111 – Main Number
(662) 357-1357 – Media Information
(866) 245-7829 – Toll-Free Room Reservations
Internet Address – www.goldstrike.com

DESCRIPTION

• The 31-story Gold Strike stands as one of the tallest buildings in Mississippi and features 1133 oversized luxury rooms including 125 suites all newly remodeled and connected directly to our Vegas-style casino floor.  Upon the completion of the hotel remodel (4Q 2008), all guest rooms will be appointed with wall mounted Phillips LCD flat screen televisions, internet access, marble baths and chic furnishings throughout that reveal the signature luxury only MGM MIRAGE resorts can deliver.
• Gold Strike Casino Resort is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE®, the premier entertainment hotel and gaming company in the world and a member of the MGM MIRAGE® Players Club. Gold Strike is one of two MGM MIRAGE Mississippi properties.
• Conveniently located 20 miles south of Memphis International Airport, Gold Strike is providing a new standard of excellence for Tunica casinos.
• Gold Strike offers restaurants to please every palate from a meal on the go to fine dining all in complementary environments.
  • The Chicago Steakhouse – A traditional steak house with a contemporary twist, Chicago Steakhouse features prime steaks, chops and jet-fresh seafood all set in a beautiful mahogany-paneled dining room including a full bar and wine cellar. An Award of Excellence winner in Wine Spectator Magazine Dining Guide and a cozy environment for intimate evenings, winning moments and celebrations of all kinds.
  • Atrium Cafe – whether craving down-home cooking, in the morning or breakfast at night, guests can relax in this magnificent atrium setting and enjoy delicious dishes 24 hours a day on weekends.
  • Courtyard Buffet – Feast on this variety of all-American fare, including made-to-order omelets, Asian delights, the best fried chicken in the South and sumptuous desserts too delicious for guilt. Indulge in the freshest seafood Mississippi has to offer at the Friday and Saturday night Seafood Buffet.
  • Food Court – Complete with three quick-serve restaurants for people on the go: Gold’s Deli, Pizzeria Fresh, and Burger City.
  • Room Service – Room service is available 24 hours each day.
• The 800-seat Millennium Theatre hosts a wide array of production shows and headliners in an intimate environment. In 2007, the theatre became home to a series of shows, T.G. Sheppard Presents, introducing the country stars of tomorrow today. The lineup included Carolina Rain, Danielle Peck, Cowboy Crush, plus top finalists and winners from the USA Network show, Nashville Star. 2008 has featured artists such as Gretchen Wilson, Charlie Daniels and Jerry Lee Lewis. The second half of the year promises even more excitement with Tanya Tucker, the Four Tops and the Beach Boys closing out the year.
• The resort’s 50,000-square-foot casino features more than 1,400 reel and video slot machines and 58 table games including the first of its kind in the area, illuminated roulette, offering guests 24-hour enjoyment. Our new High Limit Room offers more than high limits. It is the only one in Tunica with Midi Baccarat. The newly renovated Poker Room has 16 tables and is a smoke-free environment. Gold Strike hosts the World Poker Open in October (WPT Satellite Event).
• The Golden Reflections Spa offers personal services in a stress-free environment. Guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi or enjoy an invigorating workout in the exercise room. If guests are looking for a full day of pampering, they can indulge in body treatments ranging from wraps to therapeutic massages.
• Our 30,000 square feet convention center is large, luxurious and ready for a meeting of most any size. Meetings are powered by specially trained Event MGM MIRAGE® Teams. An elegantly appointed 10,000 square foot grand ballroom, large pre-function area and auxiliary meeting rooms (from 400 to 1,100 square feet) designed for smaller meetings and overflow. Each facility can be equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment with catering services and event planning available.

MANAGEMENT

MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected development companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 17 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau. MGM MIRAGE is developing major casino and non-casino resorts, separately and with partners in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, the People's Republic of China and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's website at http://www.mgmmirage.com.

For more information or reservations at Gold Strike Casino Resort, call (888) 24K-PLAY or locally call (662) 357-1111. Information is also available on Gold Strike’s website at: www.goldstrike.com.

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