From left, Bill Ramsey, Barry Harper and Maggie Ramsey enjoy a drink at the Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa. The resort offers craps and roulette but no sports betting or free drinks. (Glenn Koenig / LAT)
Devin Steger, left, and Nathan Robbins of Claremont enjoy the pool area at the Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa. (Glenn Koenig / LAT)
The exterior of The Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa. (Glenn Koenig / LAT)
Clyde Simmons hits a jackpot atthe casino at Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa. (Glenn Koenig / LAT)
The $250-million, 685,000-square-foot resort was designed by the Jerde Partnership, the same architectural firm that created the Palms, Bellagio and TI (the casino formerly known as Treasure Island). (Glenn Koenig / LAT)
