Casinos & Gambling
Editors’ choices
Jack Johnson was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. He fought “The Fight of the Century” against James Jefferies on July 4, 1910, in Reno and won. In 1912, Johnson was arrested for violating the Mann Act and “transporting women across state lines for immoral purposes.” Johnson was convicted by an all-white jury in 1913. He was posthumously pardoned on May 24, 2018—coincidentally while I was painting this portrait. Johnson did what he wanted and dared any man to try to stop him—during a time when most of white America tried to stop him.
ART BY JAXON NORTHON
Best casino bar
The Brew Brothers
Eldorado Resort Casino,
345 N. Virginia St., 785-9089
If you’re going to go to the trouble of navigating through a casino to a get to a bar, do two things. Go to The Brew Brothers inside of the Eldorado. And park on the street on Fourth or Sierra streets instead of subjecting yourself to the consistently awful experience of trying to park in the casino garage. Also, you might want to do it on a Wednesday night when you can hear local bands performing for radio station NV89’s Local 891 Live series. Shows start at 9 p.m. Oh, and the beer brewed there is pretty good.
Best casino restaurant
Millies24
Eldorado Resort Casino,
345 N. Virginia St., 348-3740
Downtown casinos are prominent features of Reno life in more ways than one. They define the skyline and account for a big chunk of the city’s economy, for starters. To locals who don’t gamble, though, it’s easy to forget what’s even inside them. But the sweets at the Eldorado are worth scheduling into your lifestyle. The counter outside of Millies24 is stocked with treats, including rows of top-notch gelato flavors, and it’s easy to duck in from the sidewalk entrance during a downtown stroll. Eldorado Reno Bakery is a go-to for wedding cakes. They’re made with real ingredients, decorated to the hilt—or not, your choice; they take all manner of requests—and they’re some of the best cakes in town.
Readers’ choices
Best casino
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
3. Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
Best casino arcade games
1. Carnival Midway & XP Arcade
Circus Circus Hotel Casino, 500 N. Sierra St., 329-0711
2. Fun Quest
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
3. Game Lab
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
Best casino bar
1. Roxy
Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700
2. Fireside Lounge
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
3. Bistro Napa
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
Best casino bartender
1. Jamie Adkisson
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
2. Roberto Hyatt
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
3. Mike Meraz
Grand Sierra Resort
Best casino buffet
1. Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grill
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
2. The Buffet
Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700
3. Island Buffet
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
Best casino carpet
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
3. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
Best casino dance club
1. Edge
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Lex
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
3. Novi
Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700
Best casino hotel
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
3. Silver Legacy Resort Casino
407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401
Best casino restaurant
1. The Steakhouse
Western Village Inn & Casino, 815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 331-1069
2. Harrah’s Steakhouse
Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino, 219 N. Center St., 786-3232
3. Roxy
Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700
Best casino security
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Silver Legacy Resort Casino
407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401
3. Eldorado Resort Casino
345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700
Best casino spa
1. Spa Toscana
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Spa Atlantis
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
3. The Spa at Silver Legacy
Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401
Best casino-hotel for a romantic getaway
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
3. Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
Best customer service
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
3. Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
Best place to cash your check
1. Western Village Inn & Casino
815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 331-1069
2. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
3. Silver Legacy Resort Casino
407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401
Best player’s club rewards
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Grand Sierra Resort
2500 E. Second St., 789-2000
3. Eldorado Resort Casino
345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700
Best poker room
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Silver Legacy Resort Casino
407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401
3. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
Best sportsbook
1. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
2. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700
3. Club Cal Neva
38 E. Second St., 323-1046
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