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In my travels to just about every corner of the world and all but two U.S. states, I still haven't made it to Las Vegas. But, to get a taste of the gaming and entertainment scene that lures people to Nevada's urban hotspots, I recently spent a few days investigating what to do in smaller Reno, a city of 264000, and nearby Lake Tahoe. For years I…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

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New Legends Bay Casino expects to draw customers from outside Sparks and Reno

In the week before it opened, operators of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks had to turn potential customers away because the $120 million property wasn't open. Olympia Gaming Regional President Court Cardinal understood the confusion. The construction fencing at Legends Bay has disappeared and The Outlets at Legends, an open-air shopping, dining,…

Sports ・ 22 October 2022

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Sparks welcomes first new casino in 20 years

RENO - It's been more than 20 years since a new casino has opened in Northern Nevada. That changed Tuesday with the grand opening of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, an event attended by Gov. Sisolak and Garry Goett, chairman and CEO of the casino's Las Vegas-based operator, Olympia Gaming. "Our iconic casino gaming industry isn't just on the Las…

Sports ・ 31 August 2022

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Northern Nevada sees first casino opening in over two decades with Legends Bay Casino debut

The first new Reno-Sparks casino in decades has now opened its doors to the public. Legends Bay Casino at The Outlets at Legends, in Sparks, held a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday evening, attended by politicians, gaming executives, and guests from northern and southern Nevada, including some of the highest elected officials in the state. Legends…

Sports ・ 31 August 2022

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Boyd Gaming opens its Sacramento-area casino a month ahead of schedule

Boyd Gaming and the Wilton Rancheria Tribe quietly opened a $500 million casino near Sacramento last week with neither fanfare nor a grand opening celebration. The Sky River Casino in the capital city's suburb of Elk Grove was scheduled to open in mid-September. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 16, the casino's Facebook page carried the message,…

Religion ・ 22 August 2022

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August 30 launch for Legends Bay Casino

Some five weeks after having its plan for the under-construction Legends Bay Casino venue approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and casino operator Olympia Gaming has reportedly detailed that the new venue is set to open from August 30. According to a Wednesday report from the Reno Gazette-Journal newspaper, the casino coming to the Outlets at…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 July 2022

The Nevada Independent

Gaming commission OKs Legends Bay Casino in Sparks; summer opening planned

Legends Bay Casino in Sparks is expected to open later this summer after its developers received final regulatory approval Thursday from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Olympia Gaming CEO Garry Goett told commissioners the $120 million casino is in the process of hiring some 300 employees ahead of the opening, which will mark the first all-new,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 June 2022

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Nevada regulator grants $120M Legends Bay Casino in Sparks final approval ahead of late summer opening

After the Nevada Gaming Control Board's unanimous recommendation of a license earlier in June, the Nevada Gaming Commission has now given the necessary final regulatory approval for Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, scheduled to start welcoming customers in late summer. In the meantime, Olympia Gaming CEO Garry Goett told commissioners the $120+…

Gaming Authorities ・ 24 June 2022

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New Sparks casino announces hiring events, 300 open positions

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - A new casino in Sparks is one step closer to opening later this summer. Legends Bay Casino announced Thursday they have received final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission paving the way for Olympia Gaming to begin operations when the casino opens this summer. "We deeply appreciate the support of the Nevada Gaming…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 June 2022

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Opening nears for Reno-Sparks' first new casino in 26 years

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) - The operator of the world's largest sportsbook in Las Vegas is expanding into northern Nevada this year as part of a collaboration with what will be the first new casino built in Reno-Sparks in more than a quarter century. Circa Sports secured a deal with Legends Bay Casino owner Olympia Gaming to operate a sportsbook at the…

Sports ・ 16 May 2022

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Century Casinos completes 50% ownership deal for Nugget Casino Resort's property firm

Century Casinos announced Friday it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 50% of the membership interests in Smooth Bourbon from Marnell Gaming for $95 million, as part of its agreement to acquire Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, near Reno in Nevada. This will become its tenth casino in North America. Smooth Bourbon owns the land and…

Travel ・ 05 April 2022

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Las Vegas: Century Casinos Completes $195M Takeover of Nugget Casino

Century Casinos will enter the Reno, Nevada gaming sector through the acquisition of Nugget Casino Resort. Century Casinos announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a formal deal with Marnell Gaming to buy 100 percent of Nugget Sparks LLC, the entity that operates the Nugget Casino Resort. Additionally, the corporation agreed to acquire a 50%…

Industry ・ 11 March 2022

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Colorado casino company buying Nugget in Sparks for $195 million

Colorado-based Century Casinos said Wednesday it is buying the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks for $195 million, marking the company's first venture into Nevada. Century, which is headquartered in Colorado Springs, will pay $100 million for the operations of the Nugget and $95 million for 50 percent ownership of the real estate. Century has a…

Travel ・ 03 March 2022

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Largest Casino in Reno, Nevada & top record

Largest Casino in Reno, Nevada & top record It might not become everything awareness as Las vegas, nevada or river Tahoe, but Reno, Nevada is home to a thriving casino industry. The area of almost a 500000 individuals far western Nevada, at the Ca status range hosts twenty casinos. (this willn't through the smaller electronic poker pubs or filling…

Religion ・ 06 December 2021

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Olympia Gaming's upcoming Nevada casino announces executive team

as Vegas-based Olympia Gaming has announced the leadership team set to oversee project development Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nevada. The executive leadership team includes Chief Operating Officer DeCourcy Graham, Chief Financial Officer Robin Nedza, and Regional President Court Cardinal. Upon the announcement, Olympia Companies CEO and Chairman…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2021

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Northern Nevada gambling icon John Ascuaga dies at age 96

SPARKS, Nev. - John Ascuaga, the son of Basque sheepherders who became a northern Nevada gambling icon after he bought a small coffee shop with a few slot machines in Sparks in 1960 and turned it into a major hotel-casino he operated for more than a half century, has died. He was 96. Ascuaga was known for roaming the casino floor and greeting…

Travel ・ 04 July 2021

Los Angeles Times

John Ascuaga, Nevada casino icon, dies at 96

John Ascuaga, the son of Basque sheepherders who became a northern Nevada gambling icon after he bought a small coffee shop with a few slot machines in 1960 and turned it into a major hotel-casino he operated for more than a half century, has died at age 96. Ascuaga was known for roaming the floor and greeting patrons personally at the casino he…

Land-based ・ 30 June 2021

Review Journal

John Ascuaga, a Northern Nevada gambling icon, dies at age 96

SPARKS - John Ascuaga, the son of Basque sheepherders who became a northern Nevada gambling icon after he bought a small coffee shop with a few slot machines in Sparks in 1960 and turned it into a major hotel-casino he operated for more than a half century, has died. He was 96. Ascuaga was known for roaming the casino floor and greeting patrons…

Travel ・ 30 June 2021

The Nevada Independent

Gaming regulators sign off on Century's purchase of the Sparks Nugget

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Century Casino's $195 million purchase of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks on Thursday, giving the Colorado-based company its first location in Nevada. Century executives said this month the transaction with Las Vegas-based Marnell Gaming is expected to close during the first week of April. The Nugget, one of…

Land-based ・ 24 March 2023

Casino News Daily

Construction on Legends Bay Casino in Sparks Finally Begins

Nevada-based casino developer and operator Olympia Gaming on Wednesday broke ground on Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, a project that has been more than a decade in the making. The gambling venue is anticipated to open doors in mid-2022. Aside from slot machines and table games, it will also feature a sports betting facility as well as dining and…

Covid ・ 08 May 2021

The Nevada Independent

California developer plans to build a casino resort near Reno convention center

Reno hasn't seen an all-new resort-casino built since 1995 when the former Eldorado Resorts and the former Circus Circus Enterprises got together to open Silver Legacy. San Diego-based Elevation Entertainment wants to end a three-decade drought for casino development. The company submitted plans to the City of Reno for a 200-room hotel-casino to be…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2022

Reno Gazette Journal

Legends Bay Casino, first new casino in Reno-Sparks, opens doors

Trays of wine and hors d'oeuvres moved across the gaming floor of Legends Bay Casino late Tuesday, the edibles quickly making their way into the hands of various guests eager to experience the first new casino to open in Reno-Sparks in more than two decades. For Olympia Gaming CEO Gary Goett, it's a sight that he has literally waited years…

Sports ・ 31 August 2022