Spotlight 29 Casino

On the gaming side the payoff isn't so well but it's such a good inviting comfortable place to eat and just to play that it's appreciated and the bathrooms are clean parking's easy easy access it's worth your time

First time stopping in on our way in to California and such an amazing little place had to stop again on way home thanks to the best bartender ever Raul. He was super friendly kind and let us know about all the sweet deals and the delicious menudo they serve on Sunday so had to stop back in on way home for the service food and atmosphere. New tradition my husband and I will be doing stopping in on way to vacation and way back home ❤️

Spotlight 29 is definitely a night out. Dine @ the Tap Room, featuring a surprisingly diverse and quality menu, then go see your show, with some gaming before, after, or in between. Tonight was Keith Sweat, and he set it off!

I got 29 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT! #1-29: This is FIREBIRDS Territory LOL. Jk, despite the constant advertising you've probably seen, it's hard to miss Coachella's Spotlight 29 Casino. It's a local favorite and it's easy to understand why. It's a very spacious location and there's great food and entertainment! I've been here for Firebirds watch parties at the large entertainment hall and had a great time! Spotlight's Taproom 29 is also home to watch parties if you're interested in any sports, craft beer and yummy food! There's also an Asian-inspired restaurant and a bar/sandwich shop. There's a good mix of patrons that come, lots of families visit for the food! Spotlight is right off the 10 freeway and easy to get to, there's plenty of parking out front. My only concern this time is that there was a smoke smell. It happens once in a while but I really don't care for it when I walk in and surprised with it. Most of the time I don't get a smoky scent, but be careful. Oh and the restrooms need to be a little cleaner, it’s not a major problem but they need to be checked on more.

Spacious gaming experience. There are several types of games, I prefer Keno. They have a section for Keno or you can play at the bars. The denominations range from a minimum of 5 cents - 40 cents, a quarter - 8 quarters, and $1 - $8 depending on where you play. Most people working on the floor are very friendly, I've only had bad experiences with beverage servers. Apart from gaming there are diverse options for eating. You can grab a sandwich to go or sit down and have lobster tails. The food at Taproom 28 is AMAZING! I had 2 lobster tails, veggies, and mashed potatoes. My daughter had the Shrimp Scampi Alfredo. Currently on Tuesdays lobster tail dinners are $24.95 but I'd order them again if it weren't on a Tuesday. Our server was extremely kind and the bar environment was not hostile. You can watch the various screens as you enjoy your meal or you can simply sit, enjoy your meal, and chat with your friends at the table. Come check it out!

Worst service i have ever had. Had to sit at the bar. The 2 worst bartenders ever. Said there was no Menudo but the bowls just kept coming out of the kitchen. Took them 10 minutes to acknowledge me sitting there. Then just kept walking by as I waited for the check. I've eaten here 50x and never had service like this. They need to get rid of those bartenders. Just horrible.

Really nice, updated casino from inside. Staff is super friendly, food is good, with large portions, inexpensive. One thing, the whole casino smells horrible, (cigarette smoke) you come out of that place smelling like an ashtray.

I would prefer that no one choose to come to this casino being that when the generators went out at one point in time I was not able to receive my money back from the machine all the while having to wait 3 hours and it's still not up and running and when trying to get information they were so overwhelmed they did not have anything together I'm a diabetic and due to my ability to not be able to stay longer than the 3 hours because there was no telling when the generators were going to kick start back up I had to leave into a pitch black dark garage where my car was parked and just overall I had the most horrible experience ever

Great food, seriously the food is good all around. There are several bars that serve good drinks with friendly bartenders. The slots are loose sometimes. Although there is smoke in the room it's controlled pretty good!

Taproom 29 was very crowded and we got terrible service. Had to flag down a waiter to get a menu. Never saw that waiter again. Had to flag down another waitress to order a drink. Finally a waitress came back with 2 drinks but they were both not what we ordered. The couple at the table next to us was having the same issues and had to send back their food order. Finally got our burgers and they were way overdone for our tastes. The only reason I am giving 3 stars is we have been here twice before and gotten xlnt food and service. We stayed to see the main show comedian Lorrie Morgan. We bought the best seats available (front section right side $95each plus service charge. For some reason she spent the whole show on the left side of the stage. We did have a video screen of her performance but that was a disappointment. Overall this was a disappointing evening but because of prior visits being great we will be back.

They're celebrating 29 years this year. Opened in 1999. Approaching the Desert on I-10 south on our annual week long golf getaway, hubby noticed a billboard about Kenny G performing at a casino. We googled it later and found he's playing at Spotlight casino in Coachella. Where's that we wondered. After dinner in Indio we decided to check out the casino. We entered the casino and asked the security guard by the entrance. He noticed the box office was closed but said we could purchase show tickets at the cashier's. So we hustled over to cashier window. They use Ticketmaster and claim you avoid an additional service fee although we did pay one of $6 plus $43.50 for ticket. The showroom holds about 2k. There's no bad seat as it's a small venue. All the folding chairs are attached. We sat center in section 204, row JJ, seats 6-10. There are two screens - left and right. The lighting was a little weird. Very bright at times shining out into the audience. The sound was fine. We parked in the parking garage so it took time to exit. What I noticed was the amount of security. I guess that's a good thing.

Worse casino I have ever been too. Not only is the casino cheap in granting free play for new members, but the atmosphere is very disappointing

I wanted to check out the gambling in this casino but I was surprisingly disappointed. Firstly there was very little lighting leading into and around the casino area while I was driving there. The signage was very poor and it took a few minutes to find a parking spot. Once inside the casino seemed mildly busy. As time wore on, I think more people were visiting the restaurants, bars and shows that were playing on the Friday evening. The food and drink areas are very small and cosy. The slot games were pretty lousy with their jackpots. Most winnings did not cover the bet size I played. Only the Karma Kat slot gave a nice jackpot win. Compared to other casinos I have visited, I would not visit here again.

We visited the Spotlight Casino to see a concert. We decided to dine in their brewery before the show. The food was fantastic. It was just basic sort of brewery food. I had a burger and it was a little bit on the dry side. The service was excellent. It was a nice place to hang out before the show. We didn't really see too much of the casino, but we enjoyed the music venue. The bathrooms were clean. We took advantage of the valet parking, which is free. Be sure to leave a tip! Our car came to us quickly after the show, even though there were many people waiting. It was a great experience at the Spotlight casino.

We have now been here for two shows. Earlier in the year, we saw Blues Traveler and last night we were honored to witness Billy Ocean. The seating for both shows played a HUGE part in our experience. The sight lines and the sound, as well as the overall presentation was SO MUCH nicer from the second level. Getting in, seated and getting out of the casino after the show is a DREAM. We live about 14 miles away and we were home in a snap. All the staff was very welcoming and the location was clean. Man, Billy Ocean was a nice surprise at a spry age of 74. We will be back.

This was the first time I have been to this casino. It gets its name from the Twenty-nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Parking was a breeze, several employees with lighted batons were in the parking lot and ramp to the multi-storied lot to guide us. We entered the casino on the second floor and walked along the gaming tables and slot machines to the showroom. There were four lines at the showroom entrance. We had e-tickets to show from our cell phone to the ticket-taker at the door. The aisles and rows were NOT cleared marked, thankfully. there were Ushers to point us to the correct section. Pleaae note, there are multiple bars inside to buy refreshments, the lines were much shorter than the long lines out by the entrance. Overall, I was very pleased with the layout, helpful employees, and cleanliness of the showroom, restaurants, gambling area and the bathrooms were recently remodeled. I will watch their website for another opportunity to return. I encourage you to check it out, and don't forget to tell 'em that Rosemary sent ya!

1 hora , para que vinieran a la máquina laqueada , y darme un recibo , para que hiciera otros 40 minutos , para cambiar mi tique , toda la gente molesta , y con razón

Have been to this casino many times for dinners, gambling, and fun with family and friends. The service at their taproom restaurant is amazing and phenomenal. The food is also delicious and their beers on tap are brewed in house and are very good. The ambience is upbeat and lively they offer lots of entertainment shows And concerts and the remodel. They just did an expansion that they are doing currently is gonna make this place even better than it already is highly recommend this casino if you're looking for something to do by yourself watch sports or hang out with family and friends for a drink and gamble or you want to see a concert or a live show. This is the place to go.

Great Service at Restaurant. Dinner was very good and special order strawberry sundae. Thank You

I use to gamble here a few years ago and truly enjoyed playing here. HOWEVER this casino has truly tightened their slots.... If you're a big gambler THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO PLAY..... it appears they are adding on and therefore your gambling would be more of a donation I played over 30 slots and not one of them gave a decent bonus ( you would win less than your bet. ( I am not a small better but even playing highs & lows it didn't matter so I myself will not be returning here along with my wide gambling following ..... our best bet it to WAIT until all construction is done so that money is allocated correctly to slot players Thank you Oh & you may want to check your woman's restroom as it would be nice to walk into at least a clean one regardless of losing

Spotlight 29 is honestly great. It's pretty nice inside. A bit better than what I expected at this casino. The reason I give it 5 stars is due to their amazing player rewards. We got $30 gift cards from the local tennis tournament and when we showed up they gave us an extra $20 each plus 50% off drinks. In total, we walked out with about $40 and only spend around 10 on drinks. Highly recommend this spot. It was a fun night.

I got 29 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT! #1-29: This is FIREBIRDS Territory LOL. Jk, despite the constant advertising you've probably seen, it's hard to miss Coachella's Spotlight 29 Casino. It's a local favorite and it's easy to understand why. It's a very spacious location and there's great food and entertainment! I've been here for Firebirds watch parties at the large entertainment hall and had a great time! Spotlight's Taproom 29 is also home to watch parties if you're interested in any sports, craft beer and yummy food! There's also an Asian-inspired restaurant and a bar/sandwich shop. There's a good mix of patrons that come, lots of families visit for the food! Spotlight is right off the 10 freeway and easy to get to, there's plenty of parking out front. My only concern this time is that there was a smoke smell. It happens once in a while but I really don't care for it when I walk in and surprised with it. Most of the time I don't get a smoky scent, but be careful. Oh and the restrooms need to be a little cleaner, it's not a major problem but they need to be checked on more.

This is my favorite casino in the desert. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. If you don't know a table game they will take the time to explain it to you. The slots are tight, but the tables are fun. Always good company at the tables and decent prices on drinks.

The location was a nice spot. The casino was open and plenty of games. Staff were very helpful and were rounding a lot to make sure all aspects were being handled, whether it was ticket refills, cleaning machines or straightening chairs to welcoming those that won their games. The place does smell like cigarettes, and this was noted in earlier entries here, but it's a casino. Unless they eliminate these players, this can't be eliminated. This place seems like their expanding, so maybe their will be some additional changes and new opportunities in the games. We are at the brewery and the food was pleasant. Nothing extraordinary. I will say, the prime rib looked good, but we had a big lunch so smaller meals for dinner this run. Anyway, not a horrible place. Theirs always room for improvements, but I think this is a hidden gem.

Save your money avoid all the casinos in the Coachella valley and just go to Vegas. They're all building so they got funded somehow nobody's hitting crapped around here and I'm a local.

You know you go in your have fun...put in your card and it's like they know. You loose loose and nothing back not even enough to play for a while and have fun...same ole thing for years.

The food at the bar & at the Asian restaurant aren't the best but it's better than nothing. I've only had courteous service at Spotlight. They've done a good job with the remodeling it looks nice, but After Attending concerts If you don't gamble you're more than likely to just leave! Spotlight29 keeps booking concerts but ; we come & spend money at the bar to eat before by drink during the show & after the show there's no lounge to listen to music

The wood fired pizza was amazing. The onion rings were good but the dips were watered down. The girl at the bar took our order. I asked what was good she said pizza so we ordered that. Which previously the hostess said pizza. We ordered after she was basically on her phone the entire time. We could've used a water. Never asked. another girl working the bar just stood in the same spot did nothing the whole hour we were there looked hungover. When we left 6 girls were at the entrance and said bye which was nice but, does it take 6. I would probably not go back just based on service. It would've been so much better to have more pep I would tell every customer about that wood fire pizza which was amazing and just say hi and be friendly. Mediocre service at best. literally not a lot of customers. Sad to see such a beautiful restaurant with no life in it. I don't like to feel like I'm putting people out to do just the basic job.

came here to see Kevin hart. its a good drive ! but the casino was super nice !!! ill come back one day ! workers are super nice! Igotta try the food here one day

As a truck driver, this is one of my favorite spots to stop and take my break. I appreciate the clean restrooms as well as the good food in the Taproom 29. The slots are hit or miss, just like any other casino; you win some and you lose some, or break even (my current experience so far). I haven't tried the blackjack or baccarat games, but one thing I wish they did have was a poker room, especially with all these truck drivers and travelers coming through here, I'm pretty sure there would be plenty of action. I enjoy getting a good breakfast here (and it's reasonably priced) after waking up from my 10-hour break. That, plus a pot of coffee gets me refreshed and ready to hit the road again.

The casino service is very slow! Had to wait 25 min to fix the machine that I was playing...

The service of security guard was disgusting stating that they do not let service dogs inside their casino. I understand that but the rudeness and telling me to go stand outside and over 100° heat is unacceptable while waiting for my husband. I would not recommend this place at all. Go to Agua Caliente casino where they respect service animals to the highest level..

Haven't been to too many casinos out here but the handful I've been to always smell AMAZING!! I guess they only have certain casinos that allow smoking, this one being one of them. We were very surprised coming here recently because we were expecting a nice, perfumey fragrance and got hit with the smoke. Not necessarily a bad thing and honestly it just reminded us of Vegas. We still enjoyed being here, played a few games on my favorite machine, grabbed some whiskey at their bar, and even had dinner at the Asian kitchen! They have a taproom which we want to try next time we visit. Great sized casino and had a great time. But! I did end up having a slight headache towards the end of the night since we were there a few hours and the smoke probably got to me. The pricing for their whiskey were fairly good as well, definitely better than other places we've been to and beats buying an entire bottle just to try something new. IG: @ammysalamii

Spotlight 29 Casino is such a gem. It's always a great time here. I do miss the Jem Steakhouse, but the Taproom 29 is a great addition. I also love the bars in the casino and the theater for concerts. I've seen more concerts than I can count here. The theater is one of my favorite venues for a show. Ambiance here is fun, casual, and a true classic casino. Service is always great as well. We brought my grandpa for the first time, and he had a wonderful time.

This is the absolute worst casino to gamble in. Beyond tight. Stay away! $600 on 4 machines and won a total of $4.80 on 1 bonus! Unreal.

The games where fun and we went to a show that was good it is small by casino standards but did not have a problem find a seat to play slots Try this place see how loose the games are and most of all enjoy

Gave it one last shot. One thousand 500 dollars in! NOT a bonus that paid more than 8 dollars! That was on a 2.50 bet! WTF??? Clearly they are taking advantage of the whole "we don't have to report our payback percentage"! Just don't. That's my advice. A few hours worth, and betting decent amounts like 5 dollars and 10 dollars, and not a cent. SPOTLIGHT is the WORST PLEASE do not bother writing me back some form letter about how great your casino is. I KNOW from experience!

I only play Blackjack. Easy to find parking outside. Even if you wanted to park in the garage, it is still attached to the casino. This casino feels very spacious; outside and inside. The outside looks very luxurious since there is lots of grass and a big round valet area. Once inside, there is a security guard watching anyone coming in. Table games are all located in one area. The slot machines are spaced out; it is so spacious inside that they would be able to triple their amount of slot machines, and still have a good amount of walking space. I came in on a Thursday night: There is one Blackjack table with minimum bet of $5 (multi-deck with blackjack paying 3:2); one table with $10 minimum (multi-deck with blackjack paying 3:2); one table with $25 minimum (single deck with blackjack paying 6:5); Bahama Bonus (aka Spanish 21) was $10 minimum. I just wish that they had more tables open because by 7pm, all of the blackjack tables were fully packed (except the $25 table).

Before moving to the Coachella Valley, I was never much of a casino person. However, moving here has taught me to seek out places that have action and free AC. I very much enjoy Spotlight 29. I do, however, miss an old feature that was removed in their recent remodel. There used to be a huge display that was a large scale version of the rain oil lamps from the 70s. I loved staring at that. The buffet is gone, but in its place is a fantastic brewery/restaurant. I have grown to love the yakisoba there. Service is good. Prices are fine. Portions are huge. During busy times, you'll have to wait to get seated, however. There is a good variety of slot machines. However, over the past few months, I have grown to like one, in particular. It is an older machine, Weird, Wicked, Wild. The theming is supposed to be spooky. It has some strange sound effects, like a wolf howling, a devious laugh, and tinkling. I don't know why, but that machine just does it for me. I find myself playing it almost exclusively. Smoking was banned for a while, but it seems to be back. Even so, I don't feel like I leave 29 smelling too strongly of smoke. I find myself going there, every week. There is a large flat lot and a parking structure. There used to be several walk-up windows for different kinds of food. Those have been replaced with an Asian-themed restaurant that serves ramen and poke bowls. A whisky bar and a coffee shop were added near the escalator. Self-serve drinks were removed. The non-smoking area has older machines. There is a large bar in the center of the gaming area.

They have tons of slot machines. Very clean! However they lack on the passed drinks. Takes a long time for the staff to get around to you. Fun times!

My mother went to this casino and was treated Very poorly. Their ATM machine failed to read her cash out invoice and did not provide her payment! When she called for assistance they informed her that they would review and contact her the next day. She left assuming it would not be an issue since the have cameras everywhere and would most likely result in a variance due to no payment being provided. the next day they informed her that there was no variance and would have to "further investigate" it has been 2 weeks and this casino has failed to provide any form of contact or her money that is rightfully hers. I would not recommend this casino at all they have poor management and instead of deescalating a situation and apologize for her inconvenience they treat her as if she is asking for something free. unless you'd like to be taken advantage of that is the only way anyone should go to this casino.

Don't ever go here suck your money down so fast it will make your head spin. it took me longer to drive there and back home than too loose the money I brought AWASTE OF TIME NoFun at all

Came to see Kevin Hart and eat dinner but there's no where to eat and an hour wait for the Tap Room. The Asian Food looked dismal at best. Now I know why the Uber driver was like "oh your early, what are you gonna do?".

went there looking to play some blackjack. i've never had such a terrible experience playing blackjack at any casino ever. can someone tell me why every other card is a face card? busted every single hand, avoid this horrible ass place. SCAM

Winning! Great casino, clean and often a place to win. If you're a local it's great to be part of the 29 club because there are great giveaways. Free play is OK but it's a big spacious casino with a great restaurant great entertainment and just an overall fun place to hang out. I don't usually spend a lot on money on the slots and I play the minimum, but I honestly can say I come here with about 60 bucks and I stay about six hours. Sometimes I leave with money sometimes I don't but think about it... 60 bucks in six hours and I'm playing and having a drink or two in between... That's a bargain.

The girls at Taperroom 29 are rude!! Poor customer service! They don't acknowledge the customer standing right in front of them. I will not be eating there again!

Just when I thought these Indian casinos couldn't get any more lame and greedy. Unlike Vegas, this place actually charges for drinks on the casino floor while you're gambling!! And then after the cocktail waitress asks me if I'm paying cash or charge she forgets to bring my drink! I almost wanted to laugh because I thought this was some kind of a sick joke

We ate at the Taproom! The food was fantastic, so was our server. Very reasonable prices! We will be back!

Nice Casino in the coachella valley close to Terra Lago GC, Decent size casino that is local friendly. I was told they will building a 244 room hotel next to the property. Nice TV's sports area, different bars & restaurants with an Excellent Tequila bar.

Saw Tower of Power perform there! Excellent venue! Sound was spectacular! Although it was 1 1/2 hour drive, the show was great!

Poorly coordinated concert venue. They need seating signs and employees that know the layout. It's annoying being moved frequently because they seat us wrong and we can't navigate the venue because there's no easily visible numbering and lettering.

More security than players. Parking lot is empty for a reason. Got hassled by security for taking pictures. Actually got Banned from this toilet for taking pictures of security breaking their own rules! Security has nothing to do. I saw all the cop wannabes hanging 6 deep and giving me a hard time. Nobody is in charge here. They kicked me out but were too lazy to walk me to my car. They didn't want to walk up the stairs. LMAO. I made them come up the stars and walk me out properly. They couldn't even get that right.

My parents and I visited this casino on 11/10/2020 on what I call our monthly casino tour which we go to 3 casinos in one day. I'm updating my review due to this casino is being remodeled and is on it's way of competing with all the nearby casinos. Plenty of parking here, never a line to get in - just walk in and get your temp check - of course required face mask. Definitely a must visit before you head to Palm Springs or to the River or on the way back. They don't have a hotel. But they definitely have a lot of new slots and this place is halfway to my destination or home. So a place to grab something to eat and play for awhile .

George the bartender at Tap room was very welcoming amazing next level service and he's knowledge in all the brews was most enlightening . There is a beer brewery on the premise ! Thank you George the barkeep and beer brewer!

This is a great place to park overnight if you don't mind the car noises from the road nearby. It really wasn't that bad for me, but would park further away from road noise since it woke my better half up at 1:30 and he could t get back to sleep. The casino is nice, smoky, but nice. We had a nice dinner in the Taproom. I would have given it a five star review had it not been for the smoky casino.

Came here for a concert only and it was easy get in and out. The sound system was good for being a smaller venue from bigger ones I've been too and had no issues on my seats or staff, staff I came across were helpful. I will def come back if another perform that I like performs here

They have false advertising online and on there site it says Buffett an dinning but when you show up they no longer have it you would have to call them an ask as well there service is horrible never had any problems with Aqua Or Spa ever in my life have to say by far one of the least favorite casino in Coachella valley