Terrible's Hotel and Casino, Casino and hotel complex in Jean, Nevada
Terrible's Hotel and Casino was a gaming and lodging complex in Jean at the Nevada-California border. The building provided rooms for travelers alongside a gaming floor with slot machines and card tables.
The property opened in 1987 as Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall and operated for over three decades. It closed permanently in 2020 during the pandemic, followed by demolition in 2023.
The hotel maintained a connection to Nevada's transportation heritage through its ownership by the Herbst family, known for their regional gas station network.
The location sat north of the California border along Interstate 15 and served as a convenient stop for drivers traveling between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Access was straightforward for those passing through on this heavily traveled route.
The casino was owned by the Herbst family, known for their regional gas station network. This connection to local transportation heritage gave the place a role beyond just gaming.
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