Facing opposition from the two other shareholders, Craig bought them out and proceeded to realize his vision.
Following his 1985 injury, Craig set his mind to redevelop them into a regional casino resort complex to draw in customers for longer stays and to expand their market. Craig Neilsen’s parents owned a one-third mostly passive interest in Cactus Petes and The Horseshu, two small roadside casinos in Jackpot, Nevada, serving the southern Idaho market.
