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| Silver Legacy Resort & Casino | |
|---|---|
| Location | Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Address | 407 North Virginia Street |
| Opening date | July 28, 1995; 24 years ago[1] |
| Theme | Victorian – 19th century |
| No. of rooms | 1,720[1] |
| Total gaming space | 89,200 sq ft (8,290 m2)[1] |
| Permanent shows | Laser Light Show |
| Signature attractions | 120 ft Mining Rig |
| Notable restaurants | Café Central (formerly Sweetwater Café and Café Sedona) Canter's Delicatessen (formerly Fresh Express Food Court and Triple Play Sports Grill) Ruth's Chris Steak House (formerly Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse) Sips Coffee and Tea Starbucks The Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill (formerly Fairchild's Oyster Bar) |
| Owner | Eldorado Resorts |
| Architect | Urban Design Group |
| Renovated in | 2007: Café Sedona and Flavors! The Buffet 2008–2011: Unknown 2013: Café Central, Hussong's Cantina-Taqueria, Starbucks and The Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill 2015: Triple Play Sports Grill 2017: Canter's Delicatessen and Tequila & Tacos 2018: Ruth's Chris Steak House |
| Coordinates | 39°31′50″N119°48′54″W / 39.530455°N 119.815103°WCoordinates: 39°31′50″N119°48′54″W / 39.530455°N 119.815103°W |
| Website | silverlegacyreno.com |
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino is a hotel and casino located in Downtown Reno, Nevada. It anchors a network of connected hotel-casinos in the downtown Reno core that included Circus Circus Reno and Eldorado Reno and are owned and operated by Eldorado Resorts. It has over 1,700 hotel rooms and suites and is the tallest building in Reno.[2][3]
Previous joint venture owners of Silver Legacy Resort & Casino (along with Eldorado Resorts) were Mandalay Resort Group, formerly known as Circus Circus Enterprises (1995–2005) and MGM Resorts International, formerly known as MGM Mirage (2005–2015)
History[edit]
In 1992, Don Carano, a long time Reno attorney and CEO/Chairman of the Eldorado Hotel Casino and Clyde Turner, CEO of Circus Circus Enterprises joined together to design the Silver Legacy. At the time, Las Vegas in Southern Nevada was growing fast and far overtaking Reno with larger and more lavish casino-hotels. Carano wanted to create a similar, competitive hotel casino-resort. The total cost was projected at $230 million. On July 22, 1993, the special use permit was approved to go ahead with the construction on land owned by Carano, two city blocks which would link the new resort with Eldorado and Circus Circus.[4]
Carano and Turner announced the official name of the resort on December 15, 1994. Following a citywide competition to name Reno's newest resort in more than a decade, the winning name 'Silver Legacy' was chosen. In June 1995, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved the gaming permit for the resort.[5] It opened on July 28, 1995.
Carano's eldest son, Gary, served as CEO of the property and later on, his next eldest son, Glenn Carano, would join the executive team at the resort as Director of Marketing. In 2014, Glenn became the General Manager while Gary became CEO of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. The Silver Legacy also made the big screen, first in Kingpin in 1996 starring Woody Harrelson and Bill Murray, the movie showcasing the newest attractions of Reno-The Silver Legacy, and the nearby National Bowling Stadium, also completed in 1995. Glenn Carano made a short appearance in the film and many scenes were shot inside the resort. Later, in 2002, Waking Up in Reno starring Patrick Swayze, Billy Bob Thornton, Charlize Theron and Natasha Richardson, was partially filmed inside Silver Legacy. In 2014, Carano was promoted to General Manager of Silver Legacy Reno.
At 42 stories tall, the Resort Casino is the largest building in Downtown Reno. The Legacy is typically lit green at night and is referred to by many as the 'Emerald City' of Reno. Visitors occasionally compare the green lighting to the appearance of Minas Morgul, from Peter Jackson’s adaptation of the Lord of the Rings series. In support of the Nevada Wolf Pack, the Silver Legacy will sometimes turn blue. In 2013, a contest was held online to vote on if the building should turn blue permanently, but it was the color Emerald Green that won the decision.
In July 2013, Silver Legacy founded the Biggest Little City Wing Fest, a three-day chicken wing festival held on Virginia Street in front of the casino. The festival started with just a few local wing cookers but has since grown to feature 25 businesses from around the United States. In 2014, Wing King won an award for the Hottest Hot Wing and Paulie's Pizza won People's Choice Wing.
While the resort was established in 1995, an awning on the building's front entrance states that it was established a century earlier, in 1895. This date is a nod to the building's 19th century theme.
On July 7, 2015, MGM Resorts International agreed to sell its properties in Reno (Circus Circus Reno and a 50% stake in the Silver Legacy) to Eldorado Resorts for $72.5 million.[6][7] The sale was approved and completed in November later that year.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
In October 2018, Eldorado Resorts permanently shut down the Flavors! The Buffet (formerly The Victorian Buffet), leaving The Buffet at Eldorado Reno as the last hotel and casino property left under the same ownership here in Nevada.
Retail[edit]
There are six restaurants inside the Silver Legacy including Café Central (formerly Sweetwater Café and Café Sedona), Canter's Delicatessen (formerly Fresh Express Food Court and Triple Play Sports Grill), Ruth's Chris Steak House (formerly Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse), Sips Coffee and Tea, Starbucks and The Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill (formerly Fairchild's Oyster Bar). The Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill was opened in 2013 as an ode to Fairchild's, also an Oyster Bar that was open at Silver Legacy until 2013. There are eight retail stores located in the Resort Casino including The Boutique, Tradewinds Casualwear, Reflections, Carriage House, The Gift Shop, and Chester's Harley-Davidson. In 2015, Silver Legacy opened two new retail stores inside including a new children's store named Lil' Big Stuff Kid's Sweet Boutique which sells children's clothing, toys, accessories, and a large variety of retro candy. Libellule Florals is the other retail outlet that opened.
References[edit]
- ^ abc'Press Room - General Information'. Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Archived from the original on August 21, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2009.
- ^'Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage'. Nevada Gaming Control Board. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ^Walpole, Jeanne Lauf (March 1, 2007). Insiders' Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe. Globe Pequot. pp. 39–40. ISBN978-0-7627-4190-8.
- ^Kling, Dwayne (August 2010). The Rise of the Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History of Reno Gaming, 1931-1981. Reno, NV: University of Nevada Press. pp. 18–19. ISBN978-0-87417-829-6.
- ^Brook, James; Carlsson, Chris; Peters, Nancy J. (January 1, 1998). 'The Silver Legacy'. Reclaiming San Francisco: History, Politics, Culture. City Lights Books. pp. 89–92. ISBN978-0-87286-335-4.
- ^O'Driscoll, Bill (July 7, 2015). 'Eldorado to take full ownership of Silver Legacy, Circus Circus'. Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^Stutz, Howard (July 7, 2015). 'MGM sells Reno casino holdings for $72.5 million'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^Morris, J.D. (November 5, 2015). 'Sale of two MGM Resorts casinos in Reno gets initial regulatory OK'. Vegas Inc. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^Stutz, Howard (November 5, 2015). 'Gaming regulators tentatively OK Eldorado's purchase of MGM's Reno casinos'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^Stutz, Howard (November 19, 2015). 'Gaming Commission signs off on 3 casino industry buyouts'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ^'Officials OK sale of Circus Circus, Silver Legacy'. Associated Press. Reno Gazette-Journal. November 20, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^Stutz, Howard (November 24, 2015). 'Eldorado completes $72.5M purchase of MGM's Reno properties'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ^Higdon, Mike (November 24, 2015). 'It's official: Eldorado Resorts buys Circus Circus and Silver Legacy'. Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Media related to Silver Legacy Reno at Wikimedia Commons
The Silver Legacy Resort and Casino is one of three connected hotel casinos in downtown Reno, encompassing three city blocks, all now owned and operated by Eldorado Resorts. The three hotel casino complex includes the Circus Circus Reno, the Eldorado Reno, and the centerpiece of the project, the Silver Legacy Resort and Casino.
Eldorado Resorts was founded by Reno attorney Don Carano with the opening of the Eldorado Reno in 1973, starting out with a very modest 282 guest rooms and eventually expanding to 815 rooms.
In 1992, as the more lavish Las Vegas resort casinos began to capture more and more of the Nevada gambling market, Carano came up with a plan to build a new resort and casino in Reno to offer Las Vegas some stiffer competition. He joined forces with Circus Circus Enterprises, who owned the Circus Circus Reno next door, who partnered with him to build the new hotel.
A city wide naming contest was held in 1994, as this was the first major casino hotel project in Reno in many years and therefore attracted quite a bit of fanfare, and this resulted in the Silver Legacy name being selected. The new casino hotel was opened a year later, in 1995.
This allowed Carano’s Eldorado, the Circus Circus Reno, and the joint project Silver Legacy to all be connected together and allow guests to easily travel between the three properties. The Silver Legacy is the tallest building in Reno at 42 stories, and its 1720 rooms is second only to the Grand Sierra as far as the area’s largest hotels go.
Circus Circus Enterprises later became acquired by casino giant MGM Resorts International, who inherited both the Circus Circus Reno and the 50% stake in the Silver Legacy. The Carano family eventually bought them out in 2015, and they now have full ownership in all of the three connected casino properties.
MGM usually buys you though, not the other way around, and this deal is testimony to the success that the Carano family has had in Reno. Don Carano is now retired, but his sons have carried on his legacy and they take pride in their family run business and their philosophy.
The Silver Legacy employs an 18th Century theme, complete with a 120 foot high old time mining rig, a testimony to the silver mines of the area. The sign out front says established in 1895, a century earlier than its actual completion, which is meant to add to the old time feel they are out to capture here. It’s biggest signature is being lit up emerald green at night, and they even ran an online contest to ask if people wanted it changed to blue, and the people voted to keep it green.
The Features of the Silver Legacy Reno
Although the exterior of the building does have a Victorian feel to it, this is limited to the outside. This is one of the newer hotels in Reno and on the inside does look the part, with modern décor throughout.
There are several room types to choose from here, all available with either a king or two queen beds. You can choose from deluxe, luxury, superior, or panoramic, all with 336 square feet, or go with a premium room with 500 square feet.
All feature rich modern furniture, plush carpeting., and fine linen bedding. There are three different types of suites here, the 500 square foot deluxe spa suite, and the 700 square foot superior spa suite and executive spa suite, all with whirlpool tubs, California King beds, and great views.
The rates here start at about $50 a night, with suites starting at under $100, making the Silver Legacy both luxurious and affordable.
Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse headlines the selection of restaurants here, voted one of America’s top 100 restaurants and a 16 time Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner, and featuring steak, veal, poultry, and seafood specialties.
They also offer a Sunday Brunch that provides some extraordinary dining for under $40, and is the first restaurant in Reno to offer an electronic interactive menu ordering system, so they are pretty hip as well.
The Pearl Oyster Bar and Grill is touted as having the best seafood in Reno and their guests agree as they just keep coming back for more. Hussong’s Cantina is the oldest bar in Mexico and is the home of the original Margarita, and also offers a fine selection of Baja inspired Mexican cuisine.
Flavors! The Buffet cooks up authentic American, Mexican, Italian, and Asian food prepared fresh daily, with discounts for Star Reward club members. Café Central is the Silver Legacy’s 24 hour a day café with daily specials and dinner for under $16 a person. Sips Coffee and Tea and Starbucks provide coffee along with lighter fare.
The Laugh Factory offers comedy acts 6 nights a week and has launched the career of several of today’s hottest comedians. The Silver Legacy also features an ongoing assortment of live acts including some very famous names in the business.
There are several bars and lounges to check out here, including the Aura Ultra Lounge, Rum Bullions, the Blender Bar, Drinx, and the Silver Baron Lounge. There is a good assortment of entertainment options and special events here.
The Silver Legacy also offers an extensive range of other amenities. Massage services are available right on the casino floor by licensed massage therapists. The Health Spa has been voted Reno’s Best Health Club and Spa by Casino Player Magazine. There’s a pool where you can enjoy great views while relaxing over poolside drinks.
There’s also a newly remodeled fitness center with the latest in exercise equipment. Lulu’s Hair Salon will pamper you, and they also have a business center where you can get some work done during your stay. There’s also a flower shop, a boutique, and more, and the concierge desk are on hand to assist you with all of your needs.
The Casino at the Silver Legacy Resort and Casino
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The Silver Legacy has a good sized casino, with 89,000 square feet of gaming space, a nice size but still cozy enough to not be too overwhelming. Both the casino and the hotel resort are run with sincere dedication to friendliness and excellent service that keeps people coming back for more.
Players here are treated to the Star Rewards program, with five different levels, and a bevy of comps, perks, and discounts based upon your play here, including a 50% discount off rooms at the hotel. The higher your level, the better the VIP treatment, although all players are taken care of here well.
The Silver Legacy claims to have the best gaming in town and even if this isn’t quite the case, the gaming here is certainly among the best at the very least. They start you out with 1,200 slot and gaming machines, including 100 in their non smoking slot area, with all of the latest and most popular slots on hand to entertain you and excite your senses.
They also have an impressive number of gaming tables, with 63 table games, and the most liberal and player friendly rules and limits in Reno. There’s also a lot of different games to play here, including single and double deck Blackjack, Roulette, Pai Gow tiles, Fortune Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Craps, Baccarat, and Texas Holdem, all in a friendly and luxurious setting.
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The Silver Legacy’s William Hill branded Race and Sports Book provides comfortable seating with a huge video wall, so you can enjoy the action as it unfolds, and takes bets on all major sports as well as horse racing, with some of the biggest betting limits in town.
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People who love progressive jackpots are in for a treat as well, as there are an extensive number of slots that you can cash in very big on, as well as at the Fortune Pai Gow tables.
Keno also runs here, 7 days a week, from 7 AM to midnight, with games starting at $1. This is a very friendly atmosphere to play in and while just about any casino offers betting on quite a few things, it’s the people that really makes this place stand out from the crowd.
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The Silver Legacy is certainly one of the best resort casinos in Reno. The idea behind it was to bring Las Vegas quality to Reno, and they have done a pretty good job at doing this.