How the casino works: gaming floor layout and guest tips
The casino at Cactus Petes Resort Casino & Horseshu Hotel is a single large gaming floor with slots, table games, a sportsbook and a VIP room; children are not permitted on the casino floor. Treat the gaming floor like any Nevada casino: carry valid ID (21+ to gamble), set a budget, take meal breaks at on-site restaurants, and use the hotel’s amenities (pool, restaurants, meeting space) between sessions.
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Overall gaming floor layout
Cactus Petes' gaming area is an open, single casino floor that contains slot banks, table-game pits, a sportsbook area, a poker room, and a VIP gaming room. Multiple sources list the casino floor size and counts of machines and games rather than a precise floorplan; a straightforward walk-through will show the main zones grouped by game type.
The property’s public materials note roughly 500–600 slot machines and a variety of table and poker options; the sportsbook and keno area are positioned to give clear sightlines to TV screens and betting windows. If you need specific seat locations (for example, near the sportsbook TVs), ask a casino host or the floor supervisor when you arrive.
- Slot machine banks and video machines (majority of the floor)
- Table games and gaming pits (several tables)
- Sportsbook / keno lounge with multiple TV screens
- Dedicated VIP gaming room and a poker room
| Area | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| Slots | Large banks of video and reel machines |
| Tables | Table games in one or more pits |
| Sportsbook / Keno | TV screens and betting windows |
Slots and table games: what to expect
Slot machines make up the majority of the gaming floor; expect a mix of video slots and traditional machines across multiple banks. The published property summary lists roughly 500–600 slot machines, though counts can change over time.
Table games are grouped in one or two pits; sources indicate the resort operates a number of table games (reporting varies). If you’re particular about table minimums or a specific game, check with the pit boss or the casino’s player services desk when you arrive.
- Slots: broad range of machine types across the floor
- Tables: house-controlled pits — ask on arrival about minimums
- Poker: a live poker room is listed in property materials
- Keno: usually located near the sportsbook/TV area
| Machine/Game | Notes |
|---|---|
| Video slots | Majority of slot inventory |
| Reel slots | Traditional options among banks |
| Table games & poker | Grouped in pits; live poker room available |
Sportsbook and poker room
Cactus Petes lists a dedicated sportsbook and a live poker room among its gaming offerings. The sportsbook area features multiple TV screens and seating where guests can watch events and place bets.
If you plan to use the sportsbook for large or complex wagers, speak with the sportsbook staff on arrival; if you want to join poker games, check the poker room’s posted schedule or ask the poker desk for buy-ins and game times.
- Sportsbook: multiple TVs and seating for viewing/betting
- Keno lounge typically adjacent to the sportsbook
- Poker: live poker room — check desk for current games and buy-ins
- Ask staff about electronic wagering options (if available)
| Service | Where to ask |
|---|---|
| Live odds / big bets | Sportsbook counter |
| Poker seat availability | Poker room desk |
| Keno tickets | Keno lounge / sportsbook area |
Casino rules, ID and age policies
Nevada gaming rules apply: you must be 21 or older to gamble and to rent a guest room. The hotel requires a valid photo ID and a credit card in the renter’s name at check-in. Children are allowed on property but are not permitted on the casino floor.
The property maintains standard casino security and surveillance. Follow posted rules on photography, smoking (some rooms and areas may be designated smoking or non-smoking), and interactions with dealers and staff; if in doubt, ask a floor supervisor.
- Minimum age to rent a room: 21 (ID + credit card required at check-in)
- Children are not allowed on the casino floor
- Casino ID checks are routine; carry valid photo ID
- Follow posted rules on smoking, photography and conduct
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Room rental minimum age | 21 years with ID and credit card |
| Children on casino floor | Not permitted |
| Pet rooms | Designated Horseshu Pet Friendly rooms (fee applies) |
Where to eat and take breaks
Cactus Petes provides on-site dining so you don’t have to leave the property between sessions. The Desert Room is the casual family-friendly restaurant with long daily hours (7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; extended to midnight Fri–Sat).
For a slower dinner, 36 Steak & Seafood is the fine-dining steakhouse open Thursday–Saturday evenings (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) and accepts reservations online (call for same-day bookings after 3 p.m. or large parties). Quick bites are available at The Plateau and the drive-through Bordertown Brew coffee shop.
- Desert Room: breakfast, lunch and dinner; family-friendly — no reservation required
- 36 Steak & Seafood: fine-dining steakhouse, Thu–Sat evenings — reservations encouraged
- The Plateau and Nosh: quick-service / late-night options
- Bordertown Brew: drive-through coffee for quick breaks
| Restaurant | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Desert Room | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat to midnight); no reservation needed |
| 36 Steak & Seafood | Thu–Sat 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; reservations encouraged |
| Bordertown Brew | Drive-through coffee — times vary |
Hotel access, rooms and practical tips
Rooms are split between the main tower and the Horseshu building. Room types include Tower Deluxe Room, Tower Deluxe Smoking. Room, Horseshu, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room, Horseshu Hotel Two Queens Smoking, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room, and Horseshu Pet Friendly, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room — note the Horseshu rooms are physically across the street from the main casino tower.
A nightly resort/amenity fee applies to most rooms (covers items like in-room bottled water, in-room coffee, WiFi and self-parking) but does not apply to guest rooms in the Horseshu Building. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM; a refundable incidentals deposit is commonly charged at arrival.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Resort fee covers limited in-room amenities and self-parking; Horseshu rooms exempt
- A refundable incidentals deposit is typically collected at check-in
- Front desk phone (BookResorts agents, 24/7): +1 (888) 605-1350
| Room Type (exact name) | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tower Deluxe Room | Available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Horseshu Pet Friendly, Across the street from Cactus Petes Resort Casino Room | Pet-friendly rooms are in the Horseshu Building (fee applies) |
| Tower Deluxe Smoking. Room | Smoking-designated option in the tower |
Family, pet and non-gaming tips
The resort welcomes families (children 18 and under stay free when with an adult), but children cannot be on the casino floor. Plan family time around non-gaming amenities such as the seasonal outdoor pool (open May–September) and the arcade/game room on site.
Pets are allowed only in designated pet-friendly Horseshu rooms per some property listings (a non-refundable pet fee is noted in some sources); service animals are allowed at no charge. If traveling with a pet, confirm the current pet policy and fees before booking — third-party listings vary on pet rules and fees.
- Children: allowed on property; not permitted in casino areas
- Pool: seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub (pool season May–September)
- Pets: use Horseshu Pet Friendly rooms and confirm fee/policy ahead of arrival
- If arriving late: comped/free-play reservations may be cancelled if not checked in by 9:00 PM MST — contact the front desk if you’ll arrive late
| Service / Amenity | Practical note |
|---|---|
| Seasonal pool | Open May–September; hot tub often available year-round per some sources |
| Children on property | Allowed in rooms/general areas; not on casino floor |
| Pet rooms | Designated Horseshu pet rooms — confirm fee and rules |
