Jackpot, Nevada

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Jackpot is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 855 as of the 2020 census.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Located less than Template:Convert 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 Template:Convert south of Twin Falls, Idaho, a city of approximately 50,000. Although officially part of the Elko micropolitan area, Jackpot is often considered part of the Greater Twin Falls region.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In addition to its casino industry, Jackpot has its own schools,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> golf course,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and post office.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its elevation is approximately Template:Convert above sea level.

Jackpot observes Mountain Time,<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> along with other Idaho border towns such as Jarbidge, Mountain City and Owyhee,<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> due to its economic ties with the Magic Valley region of southern Idaho. The Nevada Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration recognize this local unofficial observance.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

History

After Idaho outlawed all forms of casino gaming in 1954,<ref name=scosl>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=sroutlw>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=lmt53>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=srstdi>Template:Cite news</ref> "Cactus Pete" Piersanti and Don French moved their slot machine operations from Idaho to the Jackpot townsite. Piersanti's and French's gaming establishments were named Cactus Pete's and the Horseshu Club, respectively. Piersanti in particular is credited for founding Jackpot.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In May 1958, the settlement was first recognized by the Elko County commissioners as an unincorporated town named "Horse Shu", with a population of 65, despite a protest over the name by Cactus Pete's.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Because the club owners could not agree on a name, the county commissioners renamed it a month later as "Unincorporated Town No. 1".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The clubs compromised on the name "Jackpot" in 1959.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Jackpot has been noted for its colorful place name which has been said to be the most unusual in the state of Nevada.<ref name="Symons2012">Template:Cite book</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

By 1960, the population had reached 400, but most residents were living in trailers because banks would not approve building loans, being unsure of the town's long-term prospects.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Cactus Pete's management took over the Horseshu in 1964 to form what would eventually become Ameristar Casinos.<ref>Ameristar Casinos - About Ameristar - History Template:Webarchive</ref> Cactus Pete's and Horseshu, as well as the independent Barton's Club 93 and the Four Jacks Casino, form the basis of the town's economy.Template:Cn

Geography

Jackpot is located near Salmon Falls Creek and north of Middle Stack Mountain in the Granite Range of northeast Nevada. Jackpot is located about Template:Convert east (but Template:Convert by road) of the unincorporated town of Jarbidge and the Jarbidge Wilderness.

Demographics

Template:US Census population The 2010 United States census<ref name="Census 2010">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore</ref> reported that Jackpot had a population of 1,195. The racial makeup of Jackpot was 61% White (41% Non-Hispanic White),<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 1% African American, 32% from other races, and 4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 56%.

There were 451 households, out of which 33% had children under the age of 18 living in them. The average household size was 2.65. There were 266 families (59% of all households); the average family size was 3.60.

The population was spread out, with 31% under the age of 18 and 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.2 years.

There were 622 housing units, of which 28% were vacant. Of the occupied units, 36% were owner-occupied and 65% were rented.

The median household income was $39,926, with 15% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

Climate

Jackpot experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) bordering a semi-arid climate (BSk) with hot summers and cold winters. Even with its relatively cool average temperature, Jackpot receives barely enough precipitation to avoid being classified as a desert climate. Due to Jackpot's high elevation and aridity, temperatures drop sharply after sunset. Summer nights are comfortably cool, even chilly. Winter highs are generally above freezing, and winter nights are bitterly cold, with temperatures often dropping to zero or below.

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Transportation

U.S. Route 93 bisects the town as it travels north towards Twin Falls and south towards Wells. The closest airport with commercial service is Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls. The community is also served by Jackpot Airport.

Education

Jackpot has a public library, a branch of the Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Jackpot has a K-12 school known as the Jackpot Combined School. The school houses 284 students.

Casino industry

Jackpot has five main hotels and motels with casinos:

In 2005, Triad Resorts announced plans to build the Spanish Bit Resort and Casino, a resort casino with indoor waterpark and event center located on Template:Convert south of Jackpot.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The project was delayed when the county mistakenly rezoned the land for the project.<ref>"Zoning mistake delays Jackpot casino project", Twin Falls Times News, September 22, 2007</ref> It was previously on schedule to be built starting in late 2010 or early 2011 after zoning and other concerns were addressed by developers and Elko County officials, but there has been no further news or development on the project since.

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References

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