The Mesquite Star Hotel Casino opened July 1, 1998 and offers 210 rooms and suites affiliated with the Best Western system. The casino, with over 400 machines, 10 table games and Keno, is located in a 35,000 square foot public area which also includes two restaurants, entertainment area, bar, offices, gift shop and hotel front desk

The Mesquite Star, 80 miles north of Las Vegas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Dec. 1, citing assets of $22 million and liabilities of $23 million. It opened in July 1998. A reorganization plan was rejected by the court and Randy Black, a developer in the area, was appointed receiver. He resigned from running the property when it closed in March 2000