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Jackpot, Nevada
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Jackpot from the west in 2013
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 Jackpot, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,204 ft (1,586 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 855 |
| • Density | 219.51/sq mi (84.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
89825
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
| FIPS code | 32-36500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583935 |
Jackpot is a small community in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a community that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 855 people lived there.
Jackpot is very close to the border of Idaho, less than 1 mile away. It's located right on US 93. Because of its location, Jackpot has become a popular spot for people from Idaho and nearby states to visit casinos.
The town is about 47 miles south of Twin Falls, Idaho, a much larger city. Even though Jackpot is officially part of the Elko area, many people think of it as part of the bigger Twin Falls region. Besides casinos, Jackpot has its own schools, a golf course, and a post office. It sits high up, about 5,200 feet above sea level.
Jackpot follows Mountain Time, just like some other towns near the Idaho border. This is because it has strong business connections with the southern Idaho area known as the Magic Valley.
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History of Jackpot
How Jackpot Started
In 1954, the state of Idaho made all casino gaming illegal. Because of this, two people named "Cactus Pete" Piersanti and Don French decided to move their slot machine businesses. They moved them from Idaho to the spot where Jackpot is now. Their gaming places were called Cactus Pete's and the Horseshu Club. Many people give Cactus Pete Piersanti credit for starting the town of Jackpot.
Naming the Town
In May 1958, local officials in Elko County first recognized the settlement. They called it "Horse Shu" and said it had 65 people. However, Cactus Pete's didn't like that name. Since the club owners couldn't agree, the county changed the name to "Unincorporated Town No. 1" a month later. Finally, in 1959, the clubs agreed on the name "Jackpot." This name is known for being very unique and interesting for a town in Nevada.
Early Growth
By 1960, Jackpot's population grew to 400 people. But most residents lived in trailers. Banks were not sure if the town would last, so they didn't want to give out loans for building houses.
In 1964, the company that owned Cactus Pete's also took over the Horseshu. These businesses eventually became part of a larger company called Ameristar Casinos. Today, the town's economy mainly relies on casinos like Cactus Pete's, Horseshu, Barton's Club 93, and the Four Jacks Casino.
Geography of Jackpot
Jackpot is located near Salmon Falls Creek. It's also north of Middle Stack Mountain, which is in the Granite Range of northeast Nevada. The town is about 50 miles east of Jarbidge, another small town, and the Jarbidge Wilderness area.
Population and People
The 2020 United States census reported that Jackpot had 855 residents. In 2010, the population was 1,195 people.
- About 61% of the people were White.
- About 32% were from other racial backgrounds.
- About 4% were from two or more races.
- About 56% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 451 households in Jackpot. About 33% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.65 people.
Climate in Jackpot
Jackpot has a climate with hot summers and cold winters. It gets just enough rain to avoid being called a desert. Because Jackpot is high up and dry, temperatures drop a lot after the sun goes down. Summer nights are usually cool. Winter days are often above freezing, but winter nights can be very cold, sometimes dropping below zero degrees.
| Climate data for Jackpot, Nevada, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1986–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
74 (23) |
78 (26) |
87 (31) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
100 (38) |
90 (32) |
74 (23) |
63 (17) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 49.5 (9.7) |
55.8 (13.2) |
66.5 (19.2) |
75.9 (24.4) |
82.6 (28.1) |
92.0 (33.3) |
98.3 (36.8) |
96.3 (35.7) |
90.9 (32.7) |
79.1 (26.2) |
64.7 (18.2) |
52.3 (11.3) |
99.0 (37.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.6 (3.7) |
41.3 (5.2) |
49.8 (9.9) |
56.5 (13.6) |
66.4 (19.1) |
77.2 (25.1) |
88.5 (31.4) |
86.8 (30.4) |
76.6 (24.8) |
62.6 (17.0) |
48.0 (8.9) |
38.0 (3.3) |
60.9 (16.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.4 (−3.7) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
35.8 (2.1) |
41.5 (5.3) |
50.3 (10.2) |
59.1 (15.1) |
68.4 (20.2) |
66.4 (19.1) |
56.7 (13.7) |
44.4 (6.9) |
33.3 (0.7) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
44.6 (7.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.1 (−11.1) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
34.1 (1.2) |
41.1 (5.1) |
48.3 (9.1) |
46.1 (7.8) |
36.7 (2.6) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
18.6 (−7.4) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
28.3 (−2.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −4.1 (−20.1) |
1.1 (−17.2) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
16.1 (−8.8) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
39.8 (4.3) |
36.7 (2.6) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
4.7 (−15.2) |
−5.1 (−20.6) |
−10.2 (−23.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−26 (−32) |
−4 (−20) |
9 (−13) |
13 (−11) |
23 (−5) |
28 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
20 (−7) |
−6 (−21) |
−18 (−28) |
−29 (−34) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.94 (24) |
0.66 (17) |
0.90 (23) |
1.22 (31) |
1.76 (45) |
1.25 (32) |
0.58 (15) |
0.69 (18) |
0.87 (22) |
1.06 (27) |
0.73 (19) |
0.70 (18) |
11.36 (291) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.6 (12) |
3.6 (9.1) |
2.0 (5.1) |
2.6 (6.6) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
2.8 (7.1) |
6.7 (17) |
23.2 (59.16) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 4.1 (10) |
3.0 (7.6) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
1.2 (3.0) |
2.6 (6.6) |
5.2 (13) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 54.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 14.4 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Transportation in Jackpot
U.S. Route 93 goes right through Jackpot. This highway travels north towards Twin Falls and south towards Wells. The closest airport with regular flights is Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls. Jackpot also has its own small airport, called Jackpot Airport.
Education in Jackpot
Jackpot has a public library. It is a part of the Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System.
Casinos in Jackpot
Jackpot is known for its casinos. Here are some of the main hotels and motels with casinos in town:
- Barton's Club 93
- Cactus Pete's: This is the biggest hotel in Jackpot, with 300 guest rooms. It is owned by Penn National Gaming.
- Four Jacks Hotel and Casino
- Horseshu Hotel and Casino: This hotel has 100 guest rooms and is also owned by Penn National Gaming. The casino part is currently closed, but the hotel is still open.
- West Star Hotel and Casino: The hotel here is still open, but the casino closed in the summer of 2022.
- Dotty's
In 2005, a company called Triad Resorts planned to build a big new resort called the Spanish Bit Resort and Casino. It was supposed to have an indoor waterpark and an event center. The project faced delays, and there hasn't been any new information or building since then.
See also
In Spanish: Jackpot (Nevada) para niños
