Leslie W.
Yelp
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.