Casinos Near West Memphis, Arkansas

Casinos Near West Memphis, Arkansas

West Memphis sits on the Arkansas bank of the Mississippi River, directly across from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is home to one of the largest casino hotel complexes in the mid-South: Southland Casino Hotel. For visitors approaching from Memphis, the drive is roughly seven minutes — take I-40 West across the Hernando de Soto Bridge, exit at the I-40/I-55 interchange, and follow the signs to 1550 N Ingram Blvd. The casino’s 20-story blue-glass hotel tower is visible from the bridge.

Dining at Southland

Southland runs several food and beverage outlets across the property. Ignite Steakhouse is the flagship fine-dining option, offering a full steakhouse menu with a dedicated bar. The Sports Bar & Grill is the casual anchor, built around live sports viewing with a broad bar program. The Kitchens offers a buffet format. The Fry House handles American fast-casual, and The Grind is the coffee counter for morning arrivals. The Charred Oak Bar and Chairman’s Bar serve as cocktail destinations on the casino floor itself.

Lucky North Rewards

Southland participates in the Lucky North Rewards program, operated by Delaware North, which manages the property. The program has five tiers: Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, and Black Diamond. Points accumulate on slot play and table games, and tier status is tracked over a rolling 12-month window — easier to maintain than the prior calendar-year system.

Benefits scale by tier: dining discounts starting at 20–30% across all food outlets, complimentary or discounted valet parking for Sapphire and above, priority jackpot response and slot service at higher tiers, and hotel room benefits including VIP check-in and late checkout. Black Diamond members receive express lines throughout the property. Lucky North is connected to Delaware North’s national portfolio of 16 properties, including venues near Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, plus a partnership with Carnival Cruise Line — useful for members who travel beyond the region. Sign up at any kiosk on the casino floor; enrollment is free.

Getting There and Parking

From Memphis International Airport, the drive to Southland is approximately 20 minutes via I-240 West to I-40 West. The property is immediately accessible from the I-40/I-55 interchange, with direct signage from both interstates. The covered parking garage is free to self-park and is accessible from N Ingram Boulevard. Ride-share services from Memphis run to the property with no bridge toll complications for passengers.

Nearby Amenities

West Memphis itself is a small city, but proximity to Memphis means the full range of that metropolitan area’s dining, entertainment, and lodging is available within 15 minutes. Graceland is roughly 10 miles away via I-55. Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Memphis Zoo are all under 20 minutes by car. Visitors staying multiple nights often base in Memphis and day-trip across the bridge to the casino, or use the on-site hotel to avoid driving after a late session.

For visitors coming from Little Rock, the drive runs approximately 130 miles east on I-40, just over two hours. The casino is the first major commercial casino encountered when crossing into Arkansas from Tennessee on I-40, making it a natural stop for regional travelers moving through the corridor.