Due to a State mandate there is a directive requiring Face Masks or Face Coverings for all Nevadans and visitors when out in public. We will be enforcing the State mandate requiring face masks and will be offering complimentary masks available at casino bars, restaurants and property entrances. Thank you for visiting the Nugget Casino Resort for your safety continue to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet, frequently wash your hands and wear face coverings when out in public.

Peppermill’s the place to play in Reno, and our Casino Tournaments and Events Calendar is the place to see what’s happening! Whether you’re looking to play in a high-stakes poker tournament or try your luck in a competitive slot tournament, weekly cash giveaway drawings, or a Comp Multiplier day, you’ll find it at Peppermill, and you’ll see when it’s happening here. The oldest casino in Reno is the Club Cal Neva, offering a speciality $3.99 steak and eggs and, of course, plenty of bingo. There is also keno available if you are looking for bingo with a twist, as many elements of the two games are similar.

To learn more about what to expect for your next stay at the Nugget, please view the PDF and review our COVID Reopening Guidelines.

Downtown

The Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Downtown Reno is a fun locals casino with some great restaurants and the best bingo games in town. The 800 guest rooms and 700 non-smoking rooms have 24-hour room service and access to Downtown Reno's largest outdoor swimming pool complex. The dining options include the Sands Buffet and the 1950s style Mel's Diner. The casino features over 600 loose slots and table games like Royal Match, 3-Card Poker, Blackjack, Let It Ride, and Pai Gow Poker. The Sands also has some great events including a summer farmer's market, pool parties and fun live music by local and regional bands.

Recommended for Casinos because: The Sands is Downtown but costs less than the larger casinos. The bingo games are fun and you can win some big money.

Christina's expert tip: The Sands has a great local improv show on Saturday nights.

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The Boomtown Casino Hotel and Resort is run by Best Western Plus® and is one of the only casinos in the area that is outside of Downtown. Located in the foothills on the way to Lake Tahoe, Boomtown is a destination casino with the newest slots, table games, keno, bingo and other adult play areas. What makes Boomtown a little different is that they also have a very popular Fun Center for all ages. It includes an arcade, rides, carousel and VR toys. When you are not playing around in the casino, the 316 hotel rooms offers rest and mountain and Reno views. The guest rooms feature pillow top beds, flat screen TVs, free Wifi and complimentary coffee. The casino restaurants and bars include the famous Lobster Buffet, Boomtown Barbecue Buffet, Boomtown Steakhouse, Mels Diner, and the Guitar Bar.

Recommended for Casinos because: Boomtown is tucked away from Downtown Reno in the foothills and is about 30 minutes from Truckee and Lake Tahoe.

Christina's expert tip: Boomtown's Fun Center with its 30,000 feet of arcades, virtual reality games and flight simulator is great for families who want to stay out of the casino.

Downtown

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Downtown Reno is great for families. Adults can enjoy the 65,000 square foot casino and children will get a kick out of the upper Midway and the regular circus acts featuring acrobats and some very talented dogs. The casino includes slots and table games and a popular sports and race book. The Midway features various circus games and an arcade area. Circus Circus has six restaurants including Kokopelli's Sushi and the Courtyard Buffet. The hotel features deluxe rooms and suites and access to the fitness center. The resort also features some big-name headliners and their Blues bar, The Cabaret.

Recommended for Casinos because: With its popular Midway Circus Circus is the most family-friendly casino in Downtown Reno.

Christina's expert tip: Circus Circus offers dog boarding for only $10 per day.

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Harrah's Reno is a 4-star hotel located in downtown Reno and only 15 minutes from the Reno-Tahoe airport. Amenities include a full casino, health club, beauty salon and barbershop, gift shop, and several restaurants including the award-winning Ichiban Steakhouse and the Harrah's Steak House. Ichiban is well-known for its skilled teppanyaki chefs, but you can also order from their all-you-can-eat sushi lunch and dinner menu. Harrah's is the only casino in Reno to have paid out the largest jackpot...an incredible three times. Blackjack and roulette never stop 20 four hours a day, seven days a week. Two versions of Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, and the elegant table game of Baccarat. Staffed with friendly professionals, Harrah's has one of the most approachable casinos in Reno.

Recommended for Casinos because: Harrah's is home to Sammy's Showroom, which has been featuring acts for over 80 years.

Christina's expert tip: One of the city's best sushi and teppanyaki restaurants, Ichiban, is located at Harrah's. Try the Sierra Mountain Roll with spicy tuna and spicy scallop.

Airport Area

The Grand Sierra Resort is the largest hotel-casino in the Reno area and is a quick five-minute drive to the Reno-Tahoe Airport. The GSR also features one of the world's largest casinos, over 2,000 rooms, the popular Fun Quest family center, a shopping center, cinema, spa and health club with a large pool, a bowling alley, 25 restaurants and bars including Charlie Palmer Steak and LEX Nightclub, shopping and a wedding chapel. The meeting and conference can accommodate up to 4,000 persons. The GSR also has an outdoor playground that features the Aqua Bay golfing area, go-carts, miniature golf and the 180-foot Ultimate Rush thrill ride. The resort also has an ice rink open to the public during the winter season.

Recommended for Casinos because: The Grand Sierra Resort has the best casino pool area in Reno and includes a sand volleyball court.

Christina's expert tip: The Ultimate Rush thrill ride in the GSR parking lot gives you some great views of Reno.

The Nugget Casino Resort, located just east of Reno in the city of Sparks, offers all hotel and casino benefits in a contemporary space. The newly remodeled Nugget has a casino with all the newest games including blackjack, roulette and a VIP Poker Room. They also offer keno and a full bingo hall and sports book. The Nugget's nine dining options include the elegant Rotisserie Buffet, and the Oyster Bar, serving seafood and drinks since 1959. The Nugget also features some of the biggest names in entertainment in the 2,000 person showroom and you can relax after playing in one of their tower rooms or suites with views of the entire city.

Recommended for Casinos because: The Nugget is known for its great service, celebrity guests and The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff.

Christina's expert tip: The classic Nugget has been newly renovated with a larger entertainment venue, but has kept the same well-known restaurants such as the Oyster Bar with its popular pan roasts.

Downtown

The Silver Legacy defines the Reno skyline. The hotel and casino, built in 1995, comprises of Reno's tallest building and features a lobby adorned with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, opulent furnishings, and pieces from the stunning Mackay Silver Collection. The 85,000 square foot casino features over 1,400 slots, 80 gaming tables, and the town's biggest sportsbook video wall. Also featured are two keno rooms, progressive Caribbean Stud, Let it Ride, and Pai Gow poker. The Silver Legacy's 180-foot domed atrium features an automated mining rig where guests enjoy simulated thunderstorms and laser light shows. Other amenities include 1,720 elegantly appointed rooms, a full-service spa and salon, specialty shops, restaurants, one of the city's best casinos, and live entertainment by the country's biggest stars. 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

Recommended for Casinos because: The Silver Legacy defines downtown Reno with its decor, great staff and excellent dining.

Christina's expert tip: Ante up! The Silver Legacy offers special massage rates for their casino players.

Downtown

The Eldorado Hotel and Casino in downtown Reno is a great mix of luxury and friendly atmosphere. This popular resort has been ranked by Casino Player Magazine as having the 'Best Rooms & Suites' and each of their remodeled hotel rooms have all you will want for a great stay. Eldorado's casino and dining are top-notch and include hundreds of loose slots, table games, poker tournaments and a lively sports book. For dining choose from nine award-winning restaurants, including the world-renowned La Strada and Roxy and the fun Brews Brothers. The Eldorado Buffet has an Italian flair and is full of homemade pasta, pizza, a great salad bar and even a gelato bar. Special events at the Eldorado include the annual Eldorado Great Italian Festival, as well as Broadway, plays, famous music acts, Cirque shows and magic acts.

Recommended for Casinos because: The staff at the Eldorado are excellent and the food at the buffet is some of the best in town. Try the mushroom ravioli!

Christina's expert tip: If you are not much a gamer, the Eldorado's restaurants and spa are accessible without walking through the casino.

This resort hotel is one of the largest in the area and has undergone a fantastic renovation in the past few years. It is located closer to South Reno than downtown and is close to the city's convention center. The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino also provides its guests with a shuttle service to and from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The rooms at this establishment number over 1,600 in total. They are all provided with private baths. There are Internet connections in all of the rooms. There are also practical amenities, including desks for writing and alarm clocks. This hotel boasts a very large ballroom that comprises over 100,000 square feet. There are also 17 bars at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, each with their own themes. The hotel also has 10 restaurants available to guests, and numerous other amenities, including an award-winning spa.

Recommended for Casinos because: The Peppermill spa is one of the best in Reno-Sparks with a luxurious waiting and pool area.

Christina's expert tip: The Peppermill Resort has received a Best Hotel in the USA award from US News & World Report as well as a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.

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Located right next to the Reno-Sparks Conference Center, the AAA Four Diamond Awarded Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is a convenient and luxurious hotel and casino just south of Downtown Reno. The highrise hotel and casino has a tropical decor and waterfalls throughout the casino and dining areas. Amenities include a full casino, Toucan Charlie's Buffet, the Sky Terrace Sushi Bar and other restaurants and bars. The Atlantis also has an award-winning spa with sauna, massage therapy and a beautiful pool with private cabanas. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, entertainment center, and live entertainment by well-known acts. Meeting areas accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Recommended for Casinos because: The Atlantis was named the best casino outside of Las Vegas by USA Today Travel.

Christina's expert tip: The Atlantis has 1,500 slot machines, craps, roulette, blackjack and keno games.