John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort
February 19, 2008
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort is a casino in Sparks, Nevada. The main portion of the casino consists of two 29-story towers nestled between Interstate 80 and the Union Pacific rail yard. There are additional attached buildings underneath and across Interstate 80 from the towers.
The Nugget first opened in 1955. In 1960 John Ascuaga, then general manager, bought the Nugget. The east tower was built in 1984, the west tower in 1996. John Ascuaga’s Nugget is now a full destination resort complete with 8 award-winning restaurants, a full-service salon and spa, year-round indoor atrium pool, and a wedding chapel.
Peppermill Hotel Casino
February 19, 2008
The Peppermill Hotel Casino is located in southwest Reno, Nevada, owned by Peppermill Casinos Inc.
History
In 1971, two life-long friends, Bill Paganetti and Nat Carasali purchased a small coffee shop and lounge on what was then the southern outskirts of Reno.
In 1979 two other men Tom and Albert Seeno joined the Peppermill team to form what is now know as Peppermill Casinos, Inc. with other properties now in Las Vegas, Henderson and West Wendover.
Together, they launched the first expansion to the original Reno restaurant in 1981 - it included a small casino and some motor units. A year later they added more casino space and a modest three-story hotel building.
- 1983 - Added the first Island Buffet; 6,000 feet of convention space and the casino was expanded to 9,000 square feet (800 m²).
- 1986 - Ground breaking was begun for a $65 million expansion.
- 1987 - Grand opening of the new 15-story tower, expanded casino, convention space and a new restaurant, Le Moulin.
- 1992 - Expansion to the north brings casino square footage to 36,000; adds the International Food Court restaurant and the Forest Pub Lounge.
- 1994 - 24 old motor units were demolished to make room for further expansion.
- 1995 - Groundbreaking for a $70 million expansion that adds 475 new tower rooms, increasing the room count to 1,070. A three-story building moved to west end of property make room for more expansion.
- 1996 - Expansion completed and included: New lobby and VIP services area; three new restaurants open: the White Orchid, the Steak House, and Café Espresso. Le Moulin was closed. Also added a year round mountain-themed pool and spa. Convention space was enlarged to 30,000 square feet (3,000 m²). In addition, the first 4,200-square- foot super suite, the Roman Suite was opened.
- 1997 - A second super suite is added, the Safari Suite.
- 1999 - Groundbreaking for a $65 million expansion that included two new restaurants, the Romanza Ristorante Italiano and the new Island Buffet; a second 10,000-square-foot (1,000 m²) ballroom to boost convention space to 40,000 square feet (4,000 m²), casino expansion with video cube, a high limits slot area and lounge and new sports book, poker room expansion, and what, to date, is the largest marquee in northern Nevada. In addition came a fountain and light show along South Virginia Street.
- 2004 - Opening of the new Oceano restaurant.
- 2005 - Groundbreaking on Peppermill’s new $270 million expansion that will include a new 17 story all-suite hotel tower, a 65,000-square-foot (6,000 m²) convention and entertainment center, a 1,600 space parking plaza, a spa and salon, a 21,000-square-foot (2,000 m²) casino expansion, and new restaurants and bars, including a 10,000-square-foot (1,000 m²) nightclub.
Peppermill Casinos
Peppermill Casinos Inc. is a Reno, Nevada based company that operates several casinos.
Casinos
- Peppermill Hotel Casino
- Wendover Peppermill
- Wendover Rainbow Club
- Wendover Montego Bay
- Sparks Western Village
- Henderson Rainbow Club
Atlantis Casino Resort
February 19, 2008
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is a hotel and casino in Reno, Nevada. It is currently owned by Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. The three hotel towers have combined 1,000 guest rooms and Jacuzzi suites. In addition to having the largest gaming floor in the City of Reno, Atlantis is also home to the city’s only Concierge Tower.
History
Prior to 1972, the present-day Atlantis was home to the Golden Road Moter Inn, a 142-room motel. In that year, the property was purchased by the Farahi family. The purchase included with it a restaurant on the site known as the Copper Kettle. Shortly after the purchase, a franchise agreement was signed with Travelodge.
In the late 1980s, a deal was struck with Choice Hotels. As a result, the hotel was renamed Quality Inn, and the restaurant became the Purple Parrot. Coming with the deal was the first of many expansions, including the first hotel tower, an on-site casino, and meeting spaces. Following the success of the expansion, the Farahi family reached an agreement with Choice Hotels, and the property was renamed Clarion.
In 1993, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. took over financial responsibility for the Clarion. With this came a public offering on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. With the additional capital from the public offering, Clarion began its second major expansion, which included a second hotel tower.
Desiring to have an independent identity, in 1996 the Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. Board of Directors make the decision to rename the resort the Atlantis. With the new name came plans for yet another expansion. The phase III expansion included a third hotel tower with close to a thousand rooms, an expanded casino, 3 new restaurants, and the addition of a 40,000 square foot entertainment facility. Ground was broken in June of 1998, with completion just over a year later, in July of 1999.
Future expansion
According to a press release dated May 23, 2006, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. stated its intention to begin the next phase of expansion. Included in these plans are the expansion of the casino, a modernized race and sportsbook, a new restaurant, expansion of the health spa, and a second pedestrian skywalk, connecting the Atlantis to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Monarch stated plans to commmense construction sometime between the last quarter of 2006, and the first quarter of 2007, pending approval from various government agencies, including the City of Reno. Construction has appeared to begin near the southeast corner of the property.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
February 19, 2008
Silver Legacy Resort Casino boasts a Victorian—19th century theme. The resort in Reno, Nevada, USA, occupies two city blocks and casino has more than 80 table games. The hotel features the world’s largest composite dome, and a replica of a headframe, or silver mining rig. The resort also features a pool, health spa, and several shops and restaurants, and skywalks linking it with the Eldorado Casino Hotel and Circus Circus.
History
Prior to the construction of the Silver Legacy, the lot on which the casino stands was home to a supermarket and service station. In the years prior to the construction of Interstates 80 and 580, the intersection of 4th and Virginia, pictured to the left, was the busiest intersection in the state of Nevada; at the time, Virginia Street was (and still is, according to mile-markers) US 395, and 4th Street was US 40.
The property opened on July 28, 1995. The project, which was first announced in 1992, as a joint venture between Circus Circus Hotel & Casino and the Eldorado Casino Hotel. MGM Mirage is the majority partner, with 51%, to Eldorado’s 49% holding. First known as “Project C”, the $350 million casino was named in a local competition and had changed themes several times. The main hotel tower has 42 floors, with floors 4 through 38 being hotel rooms. At 410 feet, the Silver Legacy is the tallest building in Reno, though the Grand Sierra Resort hotel tower, which stands at 353 ft making it the second-tallest structure in the city, still has more rooms.
Harrah’s Reno
February 19, 2008
William F. Harrah opened his first bingo parlor on October 30, 1937, but by December of 1937 it was closed. Harrah spent the winter raising money and re-opened his casino called the Heart Tango between Virginia and Center streets, in the heart of the action. Harrah slowly acquired neighboring casinos adjacent to his Virginia Street establishment. Then after years of frustration over building a hotel at his casino in Tahoe, the Reno Hotel was built in 1969. In 1981 the south tower was constructed at the intersection of 2nd and Center streets and in 1995 the 408 room tower at 2nd and Lake streets opened as a Hampton Inn (Re-branded as Harrah’s in 1998) In 1999 Harrah’s purchased and announced the demolition of the Nevada Club and Harolds Club on Virginia Street to make way for an outdoor pavilion.
Circus Circus Reno
February 19, 2008
Circus Circus is a circus-themed hotel and casino located in Reno Nevada, owned by the MGM Mirage. The hotel offers 1,572 rooms. The 65,000 square foot (6,000 m²) casino features free circus acts on a regular basis throughout the day over the midway which also offers 33 carnival games.
History
The main structure was originally built as a Gray, Reid & Wright Department Store which, at the time, was the only department store in the state of Nevada. The casino opened on October 18, 1978, exactly 10 years after its Las Vegas counterpart.
In 1981, the hotel’s 22-story North Tower opened, followed by the 27-story SkyTower in 1986. In 1995, extensive renovations were completed, including the remodel of the mezzanine level where the restaurants are located, the midway, and a skybridge connecting to the Silver Legacy
Coming in 2008, Circus Circus will be adding an indoor swimming pool. According to a rendering on the Circus Circus website, the pool will be under a glass canopy, placed atop the skybridge tram station.
River Palms Casino
February 19, 2008
The River Palms Resort Casino, located in Laughlin, Nevada, USA, is owned and operated by Columbia Sussex. The property includes a 72,000 square foot casino and more than 1,000 hotel rooms in a 25-story tower. The resort has approximately 1,200 slot machines, a poker room, keno, and a bingo club.
History
The resort opened in 1984 as “Sam’s Town Gold River” and was operated by the Boyd Gaming Corporation. The name was changed to “Gold River” and then to River Palms when purchased by Columbia Sussex Corp. The hotel underwent a major renovation in 1999
Harrah’s Laughlin
February 19, 2008
Harrah’s Laughlin is the second largest hotel and casino located in Laughlin, Nevada, USA. It has 1,561 rooms, including 115 suites, as well as a 55,000 ft² casino with approximately 1,200 slot machines. There are several restaurants, a poker room, keno, and a race and sports book.
History
Opened in 1988.
Harrah’s Laughlin was the site of the River Run Riot, a fight between the Hells Angels and the Mongols during the annual Laughlin River Run. Three people were killed during the fighting.
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