What can you tell us about Jackpot, the cat at Longstreet casino in Amargosa Valley. I was there a couple of years ago and here he came walking on the bar right past us. He ended up falling asleep on the video poker machine right next to me. Also what would happen if he accidentally hit the deal button before you could hold your dealt royal flush?
Ah. Yes. This is a good one for cat lovers such as ourselves.
Jackpot is the resident mascot cat at the Longstreet Inn, Casino & RV Resort between Amargosa Valley and Death Valley Junction on NV 373 right at the California state line.
He's a well-known and beloved fixture there, frequently mentioned by visitors in reviews and social media posts. People describe him as a cute cat with an affectionate laid-back personality who freely roams the casino, hangs out near the bar and slot machines, visits with guests, and even has his own reserved spots (a bed near windows or a table in the showroom). There's a popular superstition that petting him brings good luck — many guests make a point to seek him out and pet him for that reason.
Jackpot is definitely part of what makes the Longstreet Inn, owned by Jim Marsh of Las Vegas car-dealership fame (whom we profiled in this Question of the Day), quirky and memorable and you can read a cool and comprehensive story about the joint, including a couple of closeups of Jackpot, in a WanderingHedonist post from 2021.
