builds new casino in Elko, Nevada, opening third Gold Dust West property. Company purchases Pinon Plaza Casino in Carson City, Nevada and renames under Gold Dust West brand.
Jeff Jacobs forms Jacobs Entertainment Inc., combining all operations of Black Hawk Gaming & Development Company, Inc., Colonial Downs and 7 truck stops.Nautica Queen and Jacobs Pavilion added to the Jacobs portfolio.The Lodge Casino opens in Black Hawk, Colorado, as a joint venture between BHWK and Jacobs Investments.Colonial Downs opens in New Kent, Virginia, under ownership of Jeff Jacobs.Jacobs privately invests in Nautica Queen, Cleveland's river dining cruise ship.Company opens The Gilpin Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado.(BHWK) founded as publicly traded Company.
Jacobs forms JEI Management Company Launching Cleveland 'Flats' riverfront redevelopment efforts.