1st Jackpot Casino Tunica

What 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica does

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica is a physical regional casino property operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN), located at 1450 Jackpot Boulevard in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, less than one hour south of the Memphis, Tennessee metropolitan area. The property spans approximately 40,000 square feet of gaming space and offers roughly 900 slot machines (with denominations ranging from penny slots to a high-limit room with $1-$100 bets and a progressive jackpot), 16 table games (11 live and 6 electronic, including blackjack, craps, roulette, Cajun Stud, and Blackjack Progressive), and a sportsbook covering major global sports with QR-code-enabled mobile betting and large video screens. Hospitality amenities include three dining venues (OG BIRD for casual burgers and fried chicken, The Buffet with daily southern cuisine specials, and the Stage Bar entertainment venue) and live entertainment on weekends. Sister-property integration with Hollywood Casino Tunica provides 400+ hotel rooms and resort amenities for multi-day visits.

The business operates on a transaction-fee revenue model across three core streams: gaming operations (slots and table games), sports wagering, and food and beverage. It does not own a hotel, so lodging revenue is captured indirectly via the sister property. Customer acquisition and retention are driven by the PENN Play loyalty program, which links tier points and PENN Cash across the PENN Entertainment portfolio and extends redemption into PENN Marketplace online retail, PENN Play Casino social gaming, and Ticketmaster event tickets. Marketing is multi-channel, combining the PENN Play mobile app, email communications, on-property promotions such as slot tournaments and Hot Seat drawings, the PENN Heroes military appreciation program, and sportsbook email capture. The property serves as a physical access point within a broader digital-and-physical ecosystem managed at the parent-company level, targeting gaming enthusiasts, sports bettors, dining guests, and entertainment seekers from the Memphis regional market.

The property is part of PENN Entertainment's portfolio of regional gaming brands, which also includes Hollywood Casino, Ameristar, L'Auberge, Argosy, Boomtown, Cactus Petes, Margaritaville, Plainridge Park, Zia Park, and The M Resort. No revenue, headcount, or capital-expenditure figures are disclosed for the individual property.

Name

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica

Legal name

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica

Website

https://1stjackpot.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica is a 40,000-square-foot PENN Entertainment regional casino in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, serving Memphis-area gamers with ~900 slots, 16 table games, a sportsbook, three dining venues, and the PENN Play loyalty ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC)

Keywords

• Slot machine gaming
• Casino table games
• Sports betting services
• Casino dining
• Loyalty rewards program

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunica Resorts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Revenue from slot machines and table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, Cajun Stud, and Blackjack Progressive. Slot denominations range from penny to $5.
2. Sports Betting: Sports wagering on football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, rugby, cycling, boxing/MMA, and cricket with real-time odds and betting kiosks.
3. Food and Beverage: Dining revenue from OG Bird restaurant (burgers, fried chicken, milkshakes) and The Buffet featuring southern cuisine and steak specials.
4. Loyalty Program Monetization: PENN Play rewards program drives customer engagement through tier points and PENN Cash, encouraging repeat visits and cross-platform spending.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica operates a 40,000 square foot land-based casino property in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, offering approximately 900 slot machines, 16 table games (blackjack, craps, roulette, Cajun Stud, Blackjack Progressive), and a sportsbook for sports betting. The casino is supplemented by two dining venues (OG BIRD and The Buffet), a live entertainment venue (Stage Bar), and is integrated with the PENN Play loyalty program for rewards and customer retention.

Product overview

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica operates as a physical casino resort offering gaming and hospitality services. The core product is the casino floor featuring approximately 900 slot machines and 16 table games, supplemented by a Sportsbook for sports betting. The PENN Play loyalty program serves as the central rewards mechanism connecting all property offerings—gaming, dining (The Buffet and OG BIRD restaurant), and entertainment at Stage Bar. Digital extensions include PENN Play Casino (social gaming) and PENN Marketplace (rewards shopping). The property also features a High Limit Room for premium slots play.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slot Machines Approximately 900 slot machines including traditional favorites and the latest games, with denominations ranging from penny to $5. Features statewide progressive Wheel of Fortune and in-house quick-hit progressives.
• Table Games 11 live and 6 electronic table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Cajun Stud, and Blackjack Progressive with raise-the-bet bonus features.
• Sportsbook Sports betting facility covering football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, rugby, cycling, boxing, MMA, and cricket, featuring QR code-based mobile betting and large video screens.
• High Limit Room Premium slots room with denominations ranging from $1 to $100, featuring a $5 progressive slot machine with growing jackpot, ATM, and USB charging ports.
• The Buffet All-you-can-eat buffet restaurant featuring daily specials including grilled steaks, soul food, and traditional southern favorites, open Thursday through Sunday.
• OG BIRD Casual dining venue serving made-to-order burgers, southern style fried chicken, family meals, snacks, and signature hand-made milkshakes.
• Stage Bar Entertainment Entertainment venue featuring live music by local bands on Friday and Saturday nights, with Ticketmaster integration for PENN Play members to redeem PENN Cash for tickets.

Quantifiable outcome

• $490,000 growing progressive jackpot in high limit room
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TicketmasterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntegration allowing PENN Play members to use PENN Cash to purchase tickets to concerts and sporting events through Ticketmaster platform. Members can connect their accounts to access this feature.
• Hollywood Casino TunicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property under PENN Entertainment umbrella. Recommended hotel partner for 1st Jackpot Casino guests seeking multi-day stays. Offers 400+ rooms, golf course, largest indoor pool in Tunica, and movie memorabilia. Shares sportsbook facilities serving both casino properties.
• PENN EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating 1st Jackpot Casino and other gaming properties across North America. Provides PENN Play loyalty platform, marketing infrastructure, and corporate branding for the casino.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hollywood Casino Tunica: Direct sister property under PENN Entertainment in Tunica, MS. Offers 400+ hotel rooms, table games, slots, and shared sportsbook access; the recommended lodging partner for 1st Jackpot customers on multi-day trips, making it the closest comparable in terms of market and brand.
• Gold Strike Casino Resort (Tunica): Direct competitor in Tunica, MS, owned by MGM Resorts International. Operates an integrated hotel-casino resort with extensive gaming, dining, and entertainment, competing for the same Memphis-area drive-to customers as 1st Jackpot.
• Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall (Tunica): Direct Tunica-market competitor owned by Boyd Gaming. Offers hotel accommodations, gaming floor, and dining, serving Memphis-area patrons in the same regional drive-to casino market as 1st Jackpot.
• Horseshoe Casino Hotel (Tunica): Direct competitor in the Tunica drive-to market, owned by Caesars Entertainment. Operates hotel-casino resort with gaming floor, slots, table games, and dining, serving the same Memphis-area customer base as 1st Jackpot.
• Fitz Casino & Hotel (Tunica): Direct competitor in Tunica, MS operating a smaller-scale hotel-casino property with gaming, dining, and entertainment, targeting the same drive-to Memphis customer base as 1st Jackpot.

Broad incumbents

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi: Mississippi Gulf Coast casino resort offering gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment under the Hard Rock brand. Operates in the same state regulatory environment as 1st Jackpot but serves a different geographic segment.
• Beau Rivage Resort & Casino (Biloxi): Regional Mississippi casino resort owned by MGM Resorts, located on the Gulf Coast. While geographically distinct (coast vs. north MS), it competes for regional Mississippi gaming dollars and operates at a larger, more upscale scale than 1st Jackpot.
• Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg: Sister PENN Entertainment property in Mississippi offering hotel-casino resort with gaming, dining, and entertainment. Operates under the same parent corporate platform and PENN Play loyalty program, serving as a direct brand peer within the same operator's portfolio.
• Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort (D'Iberville): Mid-sized Mississippi Gulf Coast casino resort with hotel, gaming, and dining. Operates under similar state regulatory framework as 1st Jackpot, though serving a different geographic customer base.
• IP Casino Resort Spa (Biloxi): Regional Mississippi casino property on the Gulf Coast, operated by Boyd Gaming. Competes within the broader Mississippi gaming market though geographically separate from 1st Jackpot's Tunica drive-to market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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