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Red Earth Casino
Thermal, CA, 137 miles from Downtown LA
Cheap gas and a travel store
Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley
Red Earth Casino is out past the date farms of Thermal, on the way down to the Salton Sea. It belongs to the Torres Martinez tribe, it's open 24 hours, and for most people it's a stop on a longer desert drive rather than a destination.
Miles from Downtown LA
Thermal and nearby
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Before you go Call ahead to confirm the games and limits you want are running, bring a valid photo ID, and decide on a spending limit before you arrive. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Just one, Red Earth Casino.
About 137 miles in a straight line from LA City Hall. On the road it's farther, and how long it takes depends mostly on when you leave.
Yes, it never closes, according to its Google listing.