Lutes was given a casino on what is now known as Main Street, because a gambler was not able to pay back his debt, and Lutes started up the restaurant that became known as Lutes Casino – still a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.
Next to the Yuma Theater, he also opened a local soda fountain named The Green Spot Sweet Shop. By starting these two popular businesses, Lutes created a legacy that is now shared by families who are both local and out of state. Robert H Lutes was a Justice of the Peace, coroner, and businessman who brought many people together through his Gretna Green Wedding Chapel and Lutes Casino.
