the Gold Strike Casino hosts the World Poker Open January 19, 2006

The Gold Strike Casino is one of the most popular spots for players to play near the Mississippi River, the birthplace of poker. Just an hour south of Memphis, Tennessee, the Gold Strike Casino hosts the World Poker Open. This tournament has quickly established itself as one of the most successful poker tournaments in the world and is attended by both nationally and internationally renowned poker players, making it a favorite on the World Poker Tour.