Fun & gaming

Readers’ choices

This article was published on 10.10.02

Best casino

Atlantis Casino Resort
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

2. Silver Legacy Casino Resort, 407 N. Virginia St., 329-4777

3. Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

Best sports book

Cal-Neva Resort
832-4000

TIE

2. Atlantis Casino Resort, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-47002.

2. Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2285

3. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, 356-3300

Best poker room

Atlantis Casino Resort
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

2. Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2285

3. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, 356-3300

Best casino buffet

Toucan Charlie’s
at Atlantis Casino Resort, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

2. Chef’s Buffet at Eldorado Hotel Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

3. The Rotisserie at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, 356-3300

Best casino show

Tap Dogs at Eldorado Hotel Casino
345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

2. Gordie Brown at Harrah’s Reno, 219 N. Center St., 786-3232

3. Illusionarium at Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2285

Best casino attraction

Ultimate Rush at Reno Hilton
2500 E. Second St., 789-2285

2. Skywalk and flames at Atlantis Casino Resort, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

3. Mining rig at Silver Legacy Casino Resort, 407 N. Virginia St., 329-4777

Best casino carpet

Siena Hotel Spa Casino
S. Lake St., 337-6260

2. Peppermill Hotel Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

3. Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2285

Entry of note: "They all hurt my brain."