The Biggest Little
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Reno: Where Virginia Street Never Sleeps
Reno is Nevada's original casino city — a neon-lit, mountain-backed destination that has been rolling dice since the Silver State first legalized gaming in 1931. No city in America has a downtown quite like it: three full resort casinos physically connected by enclosed skybridges on Virginia Street, flanked by resort giants off the strip, and backdropped by the Sierra Nevada with Lake Tahoe 45 minutes up the mountain. The Biggest Little City lives up to its legend.
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Caesars Suite Escape — Save on Suite Stays in Reno
Book by August 31, 2026 · Travel Through May 2027
Caesars Entertainment's Suite Escape promotion offers significant savings on luxury suite stays at Reno's premier Caesars properties. Book your qualifying stay before August 31, 2026 and travel through May 2027. Caesars Rewards members earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits on qualifying hotel stays. Downtown Reno's Virginia Street corridor is anchored by The Row — Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus, all Caesars-operated and connected by covered skywalks — plus Harrah's Reno steps away.
The Row (Silver Legacy • Eldorado • Circus Circus) & Harrah's Reno
The Biggest Little City in the World's premier Caesars destination. Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus form The Row — three Caesars-operated properties connected by covered skywalks in the heart of downtown Reno. Harrah's Reno is a separate Caesars property steps away on Virginia Street. All four properties earn Caesars Rewards Tier Credits and Reward Credits. 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe's South Shore. 3.5 hours from San Francisco via I-80.
21+ to gamble | Affiliate hotel booking link through AWIN/Caesars. Booking window closes August 31, 2026. Travel through May 2027.
Nevada's Original Casino City
Reno-Sparks is Nevada's second-largest gaming market — a destination shaped by nearly a century of casino culture in the high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. While Las Vegas grew into the global entertainment capital, Reno built its own identity: a walkable, compact downtown casino corridor anchored by Virginia Street's neon arch, a growing arts and food scene, and world-class outdoor recreation minutes away.
The Reno casino market divides neatly into two zones. Downtown Reno's Virginia Street corridor features the famous connected complex — three Caesars Entertainment casino resorts linked by enclosed skybridges, creating one of the most unique casino experiences in the country. Off-strip, South Virginia Street and the greater metro host resort-scale properties that rival anything outside of Las Vegas: Grand Sierra Resort, Peppermill, and Atlantis each deliver full resort experiences with spas, pools, entertainment venues, and dining collections.
All Nevada gaming is regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and the Nevada Gaming Commission, considered the gold standard of gaming regulation worldwide.
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Downtown Reno's Virginia Street: America's Most Connected Casino Corridor
Three Caesars Resort Casinos — One Continuous Experience — Zero Steps Outside
No casino destination in America offers what Reno's Virginia Street delivers: three full resort casinos — Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus — physically connected by enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian skybridges, allowing guests to move between 300,000+ combined square feet of gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel rooms without ever stepping outside. All three properties are owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment and share the Caesars Rewards loyalty program. It is the most distinctive downtown casino experience in the country.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT
Silver Legacy Resort Casino is Reno's most recognizable landmark and the anchor of the downtown connected complex. Its signature Victorian-era silver mining dome — rising 120 feet above the casino floor and housing a massive replica 19th-century mining rig — is unlike anything else in American casino design. Silver Legacy is the beating heart of Virginia Street, connected by skybridge to both Eldorado to the south and the broader downtown corridor.
- Casino: 85,000+ sq ft gaming floor
- Hotel: 1,720 rooms and suites
- Dome: Iconic 120-foot Victorian mining dome
- Skybridge: Connected to Eldorado
Eldorado Resort Casino
Connected via Skybridge
The Eldorado Resort Casino has been a Reno institution since 1973, built from the ground up by the Carano family before becoming part of the Caesars Entertainment empire. Known for its exceptional restaurant collection — widely regarded as among the best casino dining in northern Nevada — the Eldorado connects directly to Silver Legacy via skybridge and offers its own full hotel tower, casino floor, and entertainment programming.
- Casino: Full gaming floor
- Hotel: 817 rooms
- Dining: Award-winning restaurant collection
- Skybridge: Connected to Silver Legacy
Circus Circus Reno
Family Entertainment
Circus Circus Reno completes the downtown trinity — the entertainment-forward property in the connected complex, famous for its circus acts, midway carnival games, and family-friendly programming that makes Reno accessible to guests of all ages. Circus Circus connects into the broader downtown skybridge network and offers its own hotel tower and casino floor under the big top.
- Casino: Full gaming floor
- Entertainment: Live circus acts
- Midway: Carnival games
- Family: Most family-friendly property
💡 INSIDER TIP — THE SKYBRIDGE ADVANTAGE
Guests staying at any of the three connected properties can access the gaming floors, restaurants, bars, and entertainment of all three without going outside — a major advantage during Reno's cold winter months or summer heat. Book whichever property fits your budget; the entire connected complex is yours. One Caesars Rewards account works at all three.
Resort Row: Reno's Off-Strip Casino Resorts
Three World-Class Resorts. Spas. Pools. Fine Dining. Entertainment.
Beyond Virginia Street, Reno's resort properties deliver a different experience: sprawling self-contained complexes with amenities that compete with major Las Vegas resorts. Grand Sierra, Peppermill, and Atlantis each attract guests who prioritize resort comfort alongside casino gaming — and all three are within easy reach of downtown.
Grand Sierra Resort
Off-Strip Resort | Reno's Largest
Grand Sierra Resort is Reno's most expansive casino resort — a self-contained entertainment destination with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms, a massive casino floor, an outdoor pool lagoon, golf course, concert and event arena, bowling alley, movie theater, laser tag, and a dining collection that spans casual to fine.
- Hotel: 1,990 rooms
- Casino: 100,000 sq ft gaming floor
- Arena: Grand Events Center
- Recreation: Bowling, laser tag, golf
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
South Virginia Street | Carano Family
The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino is Reno's most beloved independent casino resort — an icon of the city built and operated by the Carano family for decades. Known for its elaborate décor, exceptional restaurant collection, and the opulent Spa Toscana. Deeply local in character, resort-class in execution.
- Hotel: 1,635 rooms and suites
- Spa: Spa Toscana — luxury spa
- Dining: Celebrated restaurants
- Independent: Family-owned
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Convention Center District | MCRI
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa delivers a refined resort experience in Reno's convention center district. Operated by publicly traded Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., Atlantis offers a full spa, upscale dining including the celebrated Bistro Napa, a pool complex, and connected indoor access to the Convention Center.
- Hotel: 824 rooms and suites
- Spa: Full-service resort spa
- Convention: Connected to Convention Center
- Operator: Monarch Casino & Resort
Just East of Reno: Sparks and the Nugget
Victorian Square's Casino Landmark
Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks, Nevada sits directly east of Reno — the two cities share a seamless border and function as one metro area. Nugget Casino Resort anchors Victorian Square in the heart of Sparks, offering a full resort hotel, casino floor, entertainment venues, and the annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off.
- Hotel: 1,382 rooms
- Annual Event: Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
- Location: 5 minutes east of downtown Reno
"Sparks and Reno share continuous city limits — no gap, no highway crossing. Victorian Square is a short rideshare or drive from any Reno casino property. The Nugget is a full resort destination in its own right."
Lake Tahoe: 45 Minutes from Your Casino Hotel Room
Reno's secret weapon is geography. The Sierra Nevada rises immediately west of the city, and Lake Tahoe — one of the most stunning mountain lakes in North America — sits 45 minutes up the mountain via US-395 and I-580. Reno's casino hotels give you a base for world-class skiing in winter, hiking, kayaking, and beach access in summer, with the casino floor waiting when you return.
South Shore — Stateline, NV
Harrah's Lake Tahoe + Harvey's Lake Tahoe (both Caesars Entertainment) sit on Stateline, Nevada — the border between Nevada and California at Lake Tahoe's South Shore. Full casino resorts with lake views, ski resort access, dining, and entertainment. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe (formerly MontBleu) is steps away. 50 minutes from downtown Reno.
North Shore — Crystal Bay, NV
Cal Neva Resort — Crystal Bay, Nevada. Historic landmark resort on the Nevada/California state line at Lake Tahoe's North Shore. Once owned by Frank Sinatra and a haunt of the Rat Pack. Reopened after renovation. A piece of American casino history.
Cal Neva ResortGetting There
From downtown Reno, take US-395 South to I-580 to US-50 West for South Shore (50-55 min), or take I-80 West to SR-267 South for North Shore/Kings Beach (45-50 min). Ski season: November through April. Beach season: June through September.
Sports Betting in Nevada — How It Actually Works
Nevada has had legal sports betting since 1949 — longer than any other state. But Nevada's system is different from the mobile-first approach most states have adopted:
In Nevada, you MUST be physically present at a licensed sportsbook to place a bet. There are no statewide FanDuel, DraftKings, or BetMGM mobile apps that work from anywhere in the state.
What IS available:
- In-person sportsbooks at all major Reno and Sparks casino properties
- The Caesars Sportsbook app works — but only when you are physically inside a Caesars property
- Race and Sports Books at Grand Sierra, Peppermill, Atlantis, Nugget, and the downtown Caesars properties
Where to Bet in Reno-Sparks
- Silver Legacy Race & Sports Book
407 N Virginia St - Eldorado Race & Sports Book
345 N Virginia St - Grand Sierra Race & Sports Book
2500 E Second St - Peppermill Race & Sports Book
2707 S Virginia St - Atlantis Race & Sports Book
3800 S Virginia St - Nugget Race & Sports Book
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks
Note: Horse racing wagering (simulcast) is available at most casino Race Books throughout the day. Arrive early for major game days.
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- Set a budget before you arrive — leave your extra cards at the hotel room
- Take regular breaks from the casino floor
- Never gamble to recover money you have already lost
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