Eldorado Hotel Casino

Overview

Eldorado Hotel Casino is a hotel and casino resort located in downtown Reno, Nevada. The property originally opened on May 24, 1973, and became one of Reno’s best-known casino destinations. Eldorado was developed by Don Carano and the Carano family and grew from a smaller casino property into a major integrated resort complex.

The resort became known for its distinctive neon lighting, central downtown location, entertainment venues, restaurants, and hotel towers. Eldorado also played a major role in the growth of Eldorado Resorts, Inc., which later expanded into a national casino operator and eventually acquired Caesars Entertainment Corporation.

The property is connected to Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy Resort Casino through enclosed skywalks known as “The Row,” creating one of the largest interconnected casino resort complexes in northern Nevada.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetails
NameEldorado Hotel Casino
LocationReno, Nevada, USA
Address345 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
OpenedMay 24, 1973
FounderDon Carano
Property TypeHotel and casino resort
Casino SpaceApproximately 81,500 square feet
Hotel RoomsApproximately 815
Connected PropertiesSilver Legacy Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno
Parent CompanyCaesars Entertainment
Former Parent CompanyEldorado Resorts, Inc.
Entertainment AreaThe Row
StatusOperating

Physical Description

Eldorado Hotel Casino occupies a prominent location in downtown Reno along North Virginia Street. The property features large hotel towers, casino gaming areas, restaurants, entertainment venues, retail spaces, and extensive neon signage.

The resort became recognizable for its bright exterior lighting and western-inspired decorative themes used during portions of its early history. Over time, the property expanded significantly through renovations and neighboring property acquisitions.

Eldorado is physically connected to Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy through enclosed pedestrian skywalks, allowing visitors to move between the casino properties without going outdoors.

The property includes multiple restaurants, bars, gaming areas, convention facilities, and live entertainment venues.

History

Eldorado Hotel Casino was founded by Don Carano, a Reno attorney who entered the gaming industry in the early 1970s. The property originally opened as the Eldorado Hotel Casino in downtown Reno in 1973.

The casino expanded steadily during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of Reno’s major gaming destinations. The Carano family later formed Eldorado Resorts, which expanded beyond Reno into a large national gaming company.

During the 1990s and 2000s, Eldorado expanded its downtown Reno presence through partnerships and property acquisitions. The development of “The Row” interconnected Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus Reno into a combined entertainment district.

In 2020, Eldorado Resorts completed the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. Following the merger, the combined company continued under the Caesars Entertainment name, making Eldorado’s ownership group one of the largest casino operators in the United States.

Eldorado Hotel Casino remains one of Reno’s best-known casino properties and continues operating as part of Caesars Entertainment.

Historical Timeline

YearEvent
1973Eldorado Hotel Casino opened in Reno, Nevada.
1970sProperty expanded and became a major downtown Reno casino destination.
1990sAdditional expansions and renovations increased hotel and casino capacity.
1995Silver Legacy Resort Casino opened nearby.
2000sEldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus Reno became connected as “The Row.”
2014Eldorado Resorts became a publicly traded company.
2020Eldorado Resorts acquired Caesars Entertainment Corporation.
2020sEldorado continued operations as part of Caesars Entertainment.

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