The Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall is a hotel and casino in Laughlin, Nevada, United States known for its neon cigarette-puffing River Rick marque. It used to be a sister property of Pioneer Club in Las Vegas until both properties sold to separate parties. The New Pioneer. 2200 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029 (702) 298-2442; Tollfree: (800) 634-3469; View Website Details With 300 rooms and 28 suites The New Pioneer is right on the banks of the Colorado River. The old west-themed hotel offers such amenities as pool, Jacuzzi, and sandy beach area. For a great dining option checkout Bumbleberry. What would become the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall initially opened in 1979 as the Colorado Club and was built by Tom Ward and Ed Nigro. In 1986, the casino had the distinction of being the first casino to open a players' club for slot players in Nevada. The Hotel and Casino were purchased on January 9, 2004 by Archon Corporation. Now $20 (Was $̶7̶6̶) on Tripadvisor: Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall, Laughlin. See 556 traveler reviews, 272 candid photos, and great deals for Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall, ranked #11 of 11 hotels in Laughlin and rated 3 of 5 at Tripadvisor. 1967-the second Casino was opened in Laughlin as the Nevada Club. It later became the Golden Nugget. In 1968 the Crystal Palace was opened. In 1979, the Pioneer Hotel/Casino was opened. 1980-one of my favorite Casinos was opened. It is small-no hotel-but a great restaurant. Stella and I always eat there. In 1981, the Edgewater opened.
Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall | |
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Location | Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. |
Address | 2200 South Casino Drive |
Opening date | 1979; 41 years ago |
Theme | Old West |
No. of rooms | 416 |
Total gaming space | 16,300 sq ft (1,510 m2) |
Owner | The New Pioneer, LLC[1] |
Previous names | Colorado Club |
Coordinates | 35°09′19″N114°34′22″W / 35.15541°N 114.57286°WCoordinates: 35°09′19″N114°34′22″W / 35.15541°N 114.57286°W |
Website | Official website |
Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall (formerly Colorado Club) is a hotel and casino located on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. It is known for its neon cigarette-puffing 'River Rick' marque.[2] It was a sister property of the Pioneer Club in Las Vegas until both properties were sold to separate parties.
What would become the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall initially opened in 1979 as the Colorado Club[3] and was built by Tom Ward and Ed Nigro.[2] In 1986, the casino had the distinction of being the first casino to open a players' club for slot players in Nevada.[2]
The Hotel and Casino were purchased on January 9, 2004 by Archon Corporation.[4] The current owners continue utilizing the western theme that has been the signature of The Pioneer Club since its inception.[5] The casino added a new sports book, operated by Lucky's Race & Sports Book, in August 2009.
A new owner, The New Pioneer, LLC, assumed ownership on May 1, 2018. The casino closed at that time for 'refurbishment', although no timetable for its reopening has been announced.[1]
River Rick is the name of the neon sign that resembles a cowboy that was erected at the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall in 1981. He is also referred to by some as Laughlin Lou,[6] although the hotel itself calls him River Rick.[7]
When Margaret Elardi, owner of the Pioneer Club in Las Vegas, bought the Pioneer Club Laughlin in 1981 she commissioned the River Rick neon sign to be built, which was an almost exact copy of Vegas Vic found at the Pioneer Club in Las Vegas at a cost of $1.5 million.
River Rick was built by the same sign company (Young Electric Sign Company) that made Vegas Vic 30 years prior.
River Rick is one of three neon cowboys in Nevada, the others being Vegas Vic and Wendover Will.
2200 South Casino Drive,NV 89029Laughlin
Overview |
On the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, the Pioneer Hotel features a 24-hour casino and a variety of on-site dining options. The rooms are furnished with cable TVs.
The air-conditioned rooms at Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall have work desks, seating areas and telephones.
Slots, Keno and card games, including poker, are available at the Las Vegas-style casino at Pioneer Hotel. Bumbleberry Flats restaurant provides American comfort food and the River Bar features beer and specialty cocktails.
Guests at the Pioneer can dock their boats and jet skis right outside the hotel and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool.
Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport is a 6-minute drive from Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall. Riverview Resort Golf Course is less than 11.3 km away.
Rooms: 7
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
These are general hotel policies for The New Pioneer. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.
From 16:00 hours
Until 11:00 hours
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
Free!Up to two children under 13 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.
There is no capacity for cribs in the room.
Pets are not allowed.
The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
A refundable incidental charge is required at check-in. Cash deposits are not allowed, contact the property for more details.
Please note that pets weighing up to 27 kg or less are permitted in pet rooms upon request.
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