Two popular theories are circulating about how Searchlight, NV got its name — both of which involve the discovery of gold in 1897. Whether with the aid of Searchlight matches or an actual searchlight, the discovery of gold ore in the Duplex mine led to an economic boom, yielding more than $7 million in gold and other precious minerals. The gold rush was so significant that, at one point, Searchlight’s population surpassed that of its neighbor to the north, Las Vegas.

While Searchlight is known today as the home of Walking Box Ranch and the Grapevine Canyon petroglyphs, visitors and residents can still “strike gold,” so to speak, thanks to a wide selection of video gaming machines from Golden Route Operations, under the ownership of J&J Gaming. Located in bars, restaurants, golf courses, laundromats, convenience stores, grocery stores, and truck stops in and around Searchlight, Golden Route’s video gambling machines make your next jackpot closer than ever!

From revered classics to the industry’s most immersive video gaming machines, Golden Route brings a wide selection of video gaming options to Searchlight with its player-first route service. Take advantage of local player rewards programs when you enroll at your favorite establishments and start getting rewarded for your play with exclusive prizes, bonuses, and free play.

You don’t need a searchlight to find thrills in this former mining town. Excitement is always within reach when you pull up a seat in front of Golden Route’s video gaming machines.

Ready for a chance at your next BIG WIN! Find a Golden Route Operations location in Searchlight, Nevada and get your game on!