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Spotlight 29 Casino
Spotlight 29 Casino
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Entrance to Spotlight 29 Casino
Location Coachella, California
Address 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella CA 92236
Opening date January 14, 1995; 30 years ago (January 14, 1995)
Signature attractions Spotlight Showroom, Blue Bar, Hot Spot, Groove
Notable restaurants JEM Steakhouse, Cafe Capitata
Casino type Indian
Owner Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California

Spotlight 29 Casino is a fun place in Coachella, California. It is owned and run by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California. This group is a Native American tribe.

The building is very large, about 250,000 square feet. It has many different games and activities. You can find 1,600 slot machines and 22 table games here. There are also two restaurants and a food court. The Spotlight Showroom can hold 2,200 people for shows.

A Look Back at Spotlight 29 Casino's History

Spotlight 29 Casino first opened its doors in January 1995. This was possible because of a law called the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. This law allows Native American tribes to operate places with games.

In March 2001, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians worked with Donald Trump. The casino then became known as Trump 29 Casino. It officially opened under this new name on April 2, 2002.

By 2006, the partnership with Donald Trump ended. The casino went back to its original name, Spotlight 29 Casino. After this, many updates were made to the building. They added a large parking area for 1,200 cars. The casino also grew by nearly 150,000 square feet. This made the total size about 250,000 square feet. The updates created more space for games, offices, and events. There was also more room for dining and entertainment.

Games and Fun Activities

Spotlight 29 Casino has many different types of games for visitors. Guests must be 21 years or older to play these games.

Slot Machines

There are 1,600 slot machines at Spotlight 29 Casino. This includes a special area with many different types of slot games. They have a lot of "penny games" which are popular.

Table Games

You can find 22 different table games here. These include popular games like:

  • Blackjack
  • Spanish 21
  • Single Deck Blackjack
  • Three Card Poker
  • Fortune Pai Gow
  • Mini Baccarat
  • Mystery Card Roulette
  • Ultimate Texas Hold'em

Entertainment and Shows

Spotlight 29 Casino is also a place for exciting shows and events.

Spotlight Showroom

The Spotlight Showroom is a big space with 2,200 seats. It hosts many live events like concerts and sports. You can also find conferences and special gatherings here.

The Showroom is also home to important community events. It hosts the annual Winter POW WOW for the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. It also holds the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation's yearly Fashion Show.

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