Jackpot, Nevada - Wikipedia
Located less than one mile (1.6 km) from the Idaho border on US 93, Jackpot has been a popular casino gaming destination for residents of Idaho and other neighboring states since its founding. Jackpot is located 47 miles (76 km) south of Twin Falls, Idaho, a city of approximately 50,000.
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Town of Jackpot 1594 Pond Drive PO Box 337 Jackpot, NV 89825 Phone: 775-755-2448 Contact Us
Memories from the Homestead: Jackpot, Nevada, and Cactus …
In 1954, things took a sudden change when Idaho outlawed all forms of casino gambling and gaming. Pete and the family packed everything up and moved south down Highway 93 just inside the Nevada line in Elko County and began Cactus Pete's Motor Lodge. This led to the founding of Jackpot, Nevada.
Cactus Pete Piersanti - Wikipedia
Peter Vincent "Cactus Pete" Piersanti (November 3, 1916 – February 15, 1994 [1]) was an American hotel and casino promoter active in Idaho and Nevada from the 1940s to the 1980s. He is credited as one of the main founders of the community of Jackpot, Nevada, in the 1950s.
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May 7, 2023 · Welcome to Jackpot, Nevada, a small town in the heart of Elko County! With a population of just over 1,000, Jackpot may seem like an unlikely spot for a fun-filled vacation, but rest assured, the area has plenty of exciting attractions to keep you entertained.
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Jackpot Nevada is a true gambling town that was born in the early 1950s as a result of Idaho cracking down on gambling laws. Jackpot is not all about gambling, though, as it has outdoor activities, lots of things to do and great places to eat.
Jackpot, Nevada: A Visitor’s Guide to amenities, attractions and ...
Sep 12, 2024 · Jackpot, Nevada: A Visitor’s Guide to amenities, attractions and history from The Complete Nevada Traveler
Going It Alone in Jackpot, Nevada : NPR
Aug 5, 2005 · Jackpot, Nev., near the Idaho border, is a casino town with some 1,300 year-round residents.
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Jackpot, NV is a unique small border town on the North-Eastern border of Nevada and the Southeastern boarder of Idaho. Established in the early 50’s when Idaho banned gamming, Pete Piersanti and Don French moved their slot machines just south of the Idaho border on US 93.
Jackpot National Forest | Weird Nevada | Jackpot, NV - Travel Nevada
The Jackpot “National” Forest, situated on the Nevada-Idaho border town of Jackpot, Nevada swirls with urban-legend-level history – namely whether it’s truly a micro national forest or purely #WeirdNevada folklore. Make it part of your Rubies Route discoveries.