Mr. Z’s Casino is inside the Zeppoz bowling and bar complex in Pullman, Washington, but it is listed as temporarily closed. Its historical appeal was a casual outing combining cards, food, drinks, and bowling, rather than a casino-resort getaway. Older guests praise the dining and group-friendly setting, while casino-service accounts conflict. It historically suited mixed-interest groups, but I would not make a special gambling trip unless the operator confirms that Mr. Z’s has reopened.
Mr. Z’s Casino at a glance
| Location | 780 SE Bishop Blvd, Suite 5510, Pullman, WA 99163 |
|---|---|
| Property type | Casino inside Zeppoz’s bowling and bar complex |
| Operating status | Listed as temporarily closed |
| Minimum gambling age | 18 |
| Poker room | No |
| Retail sportsbook | No |
| Casino contact | (509) 592-4957, directory-listed number |
| Research date | October 13, 2026 |
Is Mr. Z’s Casino open?
Restaurantji and Restaurant Guru both label Mr. Z’s temporarily closed. These are directory reports, not an operator announcement establishing a closure date or reopening plan. They do not establish permanent closure.
Mr. Z’s and the broader Zeppoz complex should not be treated as interchangeable. Pullman’s 2024 visitor guide describes Zeppoz as offering bowling, dining, an arcade, a bar, and a casino. That older description explains the setting, but it does not override the casino’s closure notices. Nor does an opening-hours schedule left on a directory page establish that dealers are taking bets.
Ask specifically whether Mr. Z’s casino tables are operating. Confirmation that Zeppoz is open for bowling or dinner answers a different question. Zeppoz’s official website lists (509) 334-7101 for the broader complex as another contact route.
Casino floor and table games
Historical guest accounts describe table-game play, including Spanish 21. a published source undated profile also lists Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Match the Dealer Blackjack. These descriptions provide background, not a current game lineup, minimum-bet schedule, or promise of an available seat.
One casino-focused reviewer reported limited active tables during their visit. That is an individual experience, not a current inventory or evidence of a routine staffing pattern. Still, it illustrates a practical distinction: a game on a list is not necessarily a game you can sit down and play.
Slots and video poker
Do not plan a machine-gaming trip around Mr. Z’s. The available property information does not establish a current slot or video poker floor, and the casino is listed as temporarily closed.
Poker room
Mr. Z’s has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room. Poker-themed games played against a dealer are different from cash games against other visitors.
Sportsbook
Mr. Z’s has no on-property retail sportsbook. A sports bar or televised games should not be confused with a betting counter.
Food, drinks, and bowling at Zeppoz
The stronger historical case for visiting was the combination of activities. The 2024 visitor guide describes bowling, family dining, an arcade, and a bar, making Zeppoz more of a mixed-interest outing than a gambling-centered destination.
Restaurantji’s displayed reviews from September through December 2023 praise wings, pizza, bar drinks, friendly staff, and group gatherings. Much of that praise concerns the wider bowling-and-dining complex, not casino play, and it should not be treated as a current restaurant review.
Check kitchen service and bowling availability before planning a separate Zeppoz outing. A bowling lane, a dinner table, and a casino table do not necessarily keep the same hours. Untappd’s Zeppoz listing includes outdoor seating; ask whether it is available if that matters to your plans.
Guest praise and common complaints
Older positive accounts emphasize food, drinks, and the group-friendly setting. Casino-focused complaints describe staff attitudes and difficulty getting food-and-drink attention away from a gaming table.
I would not flatten those conflicting accounts into either “great service” or “terrible service.” They concern different visits and different parts of the operation. The useful takeaway is narrower: enjoying dinner or bowling here did not necessarily mean enjoying the casino.
The limited-table complaint also needs perspective. It is one visitor’s account, not a measured pattern. If the casino reopens, asking which games are actually running would be more useful than asking how many tables the room contains.
Our comparison: group outing or gambling trip?
Putting the property descriptions and guest accounts together, I see two different propositions. Historically, Zeppoz gave a group several things to do in one place. A dedicated card player, however, depended on the casino being open, the preferred game running, and a seat being available. The temporary-closure listing makes that second proposition unsuitable for advance gambling-trip plans.
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Restaurantji operating-status label | Restaurantji labels the casino temporarily closed. This is a directory report, not direct confirmation from the operator. |
| Restaurant Guru operating-status label | Restaurant Guru also labels the casino temporarily closed. Its displayed weekly hours should not be treated as evidence that gaming is available. |
| Directory-listed visitor price range | Restaurant Guru lists a per-person range of $10.00–$25.00. This is not a verified current menu, bowling price, or gambling minimum. |
| Positive staff and bar feedback | A displayed December 2023 review praises staff and drinks. This historical review does not establish present service quality. |
| Positive food feedback | A displayed November 2023 review specifically praises wings and pizza, rather than casino rules or payouts. |
| And Zeppoz: Mixed-interest outing feedback | A displayed September 2023 review describes bowling, food, and the casino as complementary activities for a group outing. |
| Historical complaint about table availability and service | One reviewer reports limited operating tables and difficulty obtaining food or drinks away from a table. Treat this as an individual experience, not a verified table inventory or current staffing measurement. |
| Zeppoz: Published bowling and nongambling amenities | The 2024 Pullman visitor guide lists 24 bowling lanes, family dining, an arcade, a bar, and a casino. Its all-ages description concerns the wider venue, not permission for minors to gamble. |
| Directory-listed accessibility feature | Restaurant Guru lists wheelchair accessibility, but provides no details about accessible gaming positions, restrooms, or parking. |
| Coast Hilltop Inn: Published breakfast and airport-transport inclusions | The 2024 visitor guide lists complimentary continental breakfast and free Pullman Airport shuttle service, useful inclusions to compare when booking accommodation separately. |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Pullman: Published breakfast and airport-transport inclusions | The 2024 visitor guide lists a free hot breakfast and complimentary airport shuttle. Compared with Coast Hilltop Inn’s listing, both include airport transportation, while their breakfast descriptions differ. |
| Residence Inn by Marriott, Pullman: Published self-catering and breakfast amenities | The 2024 visitor guide lists fully equipped kitchens, complimentary grocery delivery service, and free hot breakfast. These offer a different meal-planning option from the breakfast-and-shuttle packages described for other hotels; grocery delivery service does not imply free groceries. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Illustrative two-adult food budget at the directory’s lower price estimate | $20.00 | Use this only as a preliminary food-budget scenario, not a current quote. The directory marks the casino temporarily closed; confirm operating status, dining availability, and prices before traveling. Gambling, bowling, tax, and tips are not included. |
| Illustrative two-adult food budget at the directory’s upper price estimate | $50.00 | Compare this with the lower-end scenario when reserving money for food separately from gambling. Neither scenario establishes current prices or confirms that the casino is operating, and neither includes bowling, tax, or tips. |
Research references: restaurantji.com, restaurantguru.com, assets.simpleviewinc.com.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-13. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
Illustrative food budget for two adults
Restaurant Guru lists a per-person dining range of $10.00 to $25.00. Applied to an illustrative party of two adults, the supplied calculation gives a preliminary food budget of $20.00 to $50.00.
This is not a current menu quote or confirmation that dining is operating. It excludes bowling, gambling, tax, and tips. I would keep food and activity money separate from a gambling bankroll, then replace this rough scenario with current prices before leaving home.
Hotel and overnight planning
Plan accommodation separately for an overnight Pullman visit. I would not book a room solely to gamble at Mr. Z’s while it is listed as closed.
The 2024 visitor guide offers a useful comparison of published hotel inclusions:
- Coast Hilltop Inn: Continental breakfast and a Pullman Airport shuttle.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Hot breakfast and an airport shuttle.
- Residence Inn by Marriott: Equipped kitchens, hot breakfast, and complimentary grocery delivery service. The delivery service does not mean free groceries.
Confirm these historical descriptions when booking. My preference would be to compare the whole stay, including breakfast and transportation, rather than assume the lowest room rate is automatically the best value.
Directions and practical visit information
The directory-listed address is 780 SE Bishop Blvd, Suite 5510, Pullman. Use Zeppoz as the location reference, but confirm Mr. Z’s status before setting out specifically to gamble.
- Ask about the casino separately from the broader complex.
- If reopening is confirmed, ask which games are running and what the minimum bets are.
- Confirm dining and bowling availability, hours, and prices separately.
- Ask about parking, accessible entry, and smoking arrangements if they affect your visit.
- Bring valid identification if gambling becomes available. The minimum gambling age is 18; that does not mean every bar area admits visitors under 21.
Restaurant Guru lists wheelchair accessibility, but that broad label does not explain parking, restrooms, or individual gaming positions. Ask about the specific accommodation you need.
For other gambling options, see our guide to Washington casinos.
Who Mr. Z’s Casino suits
Mr. Z’s historically suited Pullman visitors who wanted cards as one part of a casual bowling-and-food outing, not the centerpiece of a casino vacation. Older guest comments favor the food, drinks, and group setting, but casino-service accounts conflict, and one visitor describes limited active tables. With the casino listed as temporarily closed, I would choose an operating property for a gambling trip and consider Zeppoz separately only after confirming the activities available.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr. Z’s Casino permanently closed?
The directories say temporarily closed. A permanent closure or reopening date has not been established.
Can you still visit Zeppoz?
Check directly for current dining and bowling availability. Mr. Z’s closure listing is not an announcement about every Zeppoz activity.
Does Mr. Z’s have a poker room or sportsbook?
No. It has no dedicated player-versus-player poker room or on-property retail sportsbook.
What is the minimum gambling age?
The minimum gambling age is 18. Bring valid identification, and distinguish gambling eligibility from access to age-restricted bar areas.
Is Mr. Z’s worth a special trip?
Not for gambling while it is listed as temporarily closed. Even after a reopening, I would confirm the specific game you want before making a long drive.
Sources and research note
This guide uses published property descriptions and selected guest accounts, often from older visits. Guest experiences are subjective, not a representative survey or a firsthand review by Steve Beauregard. The food-budget scenario uses a directory price range and an illustrative party size.
- Restaurantji: Closure label, address, contact, and dated guest comments.
- Restaurant Guru: Closure label, historical casino accounts, dining range, and accessibility listing.
- 2024 Pullman Visitor’s Guide: Zeppoz setting and historical hotel inclusions.
- a published source: Undated historical game profile.
- Untappd’s Zeppoz listing: Outdoor-seating information.
- Zeppoz official website: Broader-complex contact.
- Historical Mr. Z’s video listing: Location inside Zeppoz.
- Zeppoz casino page: Casino-specific website reference.
- Zeppoz website: Property website reference.
Poker room and sportsbook
There is no dedicated poker room or on-site sportsbook.