The Nugget first opened in 1955 under ownership of Dick Graves. It was purchased by John Ascuaga in 1960 and developed into the famous casino it is today. Using a variety of attraction including the famous Circus room and celebrity show room that features such headline acts as Liberace, and the Nevada Day parade staple, Bertha the Elephant. The Hotel also hosts the Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-off annually, one of the largest cook offs in the country. The Casino also hosts the Star Spangled Sparks celebration on the 4th of July, the largest fireworks show in northern Nevada after the New Year eve display in downtown Reno.
The Nugget Amenities and Features
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort is within 4 miles of bother Reno city as well as the Reno Tahoe airport. There’s a variety of restaurants and live music venues on the premises that keeps guests and players entertained. Valet parking is included in your resort fee, but self-parking is also available. The hotel also offers free airport shuttles, a business center, meeting rooms, luggage storage, gift shops and a fitness center and pool.
The front desk operates 24 hours, with ATM and banking services on site. There are conference centers totaling 110 000 square feet of floor space to facilitate most trade shows and business events. Guests can also make use of the Nugget Casino and resort’s concierge service if you wish to explore more of the Reno area.
Live And Casino Floor Entertainment
The celebrity show room is a 700 seater venue that not only hosts music acts but also boxing matches. The venue is known for its classic booth seating down to the stage area. The Rose Ballroom on the other hands seats up to 2000 guests for music entertainers. The Casino floor features a variety of games and tables. You can take part in Poker, Black Jack, Craps and Keno. There are also video slot and video poker machines amongst many others. One floor below the casino area you will find sports and racing book makers where you can place wagers on the latest sporting events. A tiled floor makes navigating the casino floor to the restaurants and other amenities a breeze. Whenever you play online lotto USA, you can earn points called Club Dollars that can reward you with discounts and free items ranging from meal vouchers, room discounts and gift shop discounts.
The Nugget World Famous Restaurants
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort offer a variety of places to dine, all fully licensed. The Steakhouse grill is one of the most popular restaurants, offering a warm atmosphere and bar with booth seating and art deco décor. Noodle hut, as the name suggests, offers a variety of Asian dishes. Rotisserie buffet offers a nightly themed dining experience, from Italian to their famous barbequed rib.
Rosie’s café offers the classic road side diner experience with a great sense of humor to boot. They offer daily specials and are open 24 hours. The Oyster Bar offers a variety of seafood items on its menu, with the Tailgate Deli rounding out the restaurants with a more casual menu including pizza and deli sandwiches. If you wish to dine privately, room service operates 24 hours.