One of the biggest highlights is being able to play in an official event where you can earn yourself a coveted ring or bracelet. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a spectacle. The Gold Strike is only about 35 minutes from downtown Memphis and Memphis International Airport (MEM). Interestingly, this was the tallest building in Mississippi at the time of its opening and still is the third tallest today. casino, and a conference and convention center. This property has 1,100 oversized rooms that include 125 suites, a 50,000 sq. The Gold Strike Casino Resort opened back in 1994 and is a property of MGM Resort International, similar to the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino ( See my trip report on that property here).
