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. Laughlin Pioneer Upcoming Events br Home Hotel Food Banquet Gift Shop Events Contact Jobs Copyright © The New Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall 2020. 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.

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.

History[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abDenevan, Jennifer. 'Pioneer sold, new owner to take over May 1'. Mojave Valley Daily News. Retrieved 2018-06-30.
2. ^ ^abc'Week of October 16, 2001'. Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-09-04.
3. ^'Laughlin, Nevada History'. Archived from the original on 2007-08-17. Retrieved 2007-09-04.
4. ^'Archon Corporation buy Pioneer'. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
5. ^'Pioneer Club'. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
6. ^'Roadside Peek News'. Archived from the original on July 8, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
7. ^'River Rick'. trademarkia.com. Retrieved 6 March 2012.

External links[edit]

• Official website
• Media related to Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall at Wikimedia Commons

2200 South Casino Drive,NV 89029Laughlin

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

Facilities of The New Pioneer

Activities

• Pool table
• Live music/Performance

• Live sports events (broadcast)

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Bar

• Vending machine (drinks)

• Vending machine (snacks)

Pool and Spa

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• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Outdoor pool
• Outdoor pool (year-round)

• Pool/Beach towels
• Fenced pool

• Swimming pool

Front Desk Services

• 24-hour front desk

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests

• Elevator

• Heating
• Air conditioning

Safety & security

• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests

• First aid kits available

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment available
• Physical distancing rules followed

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• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of The New Pioneer

These are general hotel policies for The New Pioneer. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 16:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

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

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Discover
• American Express

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The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

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.