Once thought of as a wasteland, it is looked upon as one of the last high-desert wilderness areas in the world. In the midst of this solitary splendor, on April 7, 1959 the town was officially named Jackpot. In its short history, Jackpot has evolved from a modest stop-over on US Highway 93 to a complete destination resort town, with nationally known entertainment at the front door and Old-West style adventure waiting at its back.