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Olympia Gaming acquires land for casino

24 August 2007

Olympia Gaming announced has acquired approximately 14-acres from RED Development for their $800 million Legends Marina Casino-Resort-Spa project in Sparks, Nevada.

Facade Work Up Next in Rail City Casino Expansion

27 September 2006

News Brief: With the new parking mostly finished, Rail City casino guests will see preparations are being made for building the new structure.

Planners Reject Sparks Casino

18 July 2006

News Brief: Sparks planning officials denied a proposal Monday to build a hotel-casino on Pyramid Highway, sending the Lazy 8's fate to the city council and possibly court.

Sparks Casino Vote Delayed

7 July 2006

News Brief: After hours of testimony stretching into this morning, the Sparks Planning Commission delayed a vote on whether a casino could be part of the Lazy 8 resort development in Spanish Springs.

Olympia Gaming Plans Sparks Casino

27 June 2006

Olympia Gaming will build a casino resort and spa as part of The Legends at Sparks Marina outdoor shopping and entertainment destination development.

Rail City Expansion Plans Updated

21 March 2006

Sands Regent has released an update on expansion plans for its Rail City Casino property in Sparks, Nevada.

Nugget Casino Extends GCA Contract

5 December 2005

John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, signed a contract with Global Cash Access Inc. to continue use of GCA’s products and services.

The Sands Regent Purchases Land for Rail City Expansion

1 December 2005

The Sands Regent reports the purchase of 2.58 acres of land adjacent to its Rail City Casino property in Sparks, Nevada, which it had been leasing from the State of Nevada.

Sparks Casino on Hold

2 November 2005

News Brief: A new casino is being proposed for Sparks, Nevada, but developers said they will wait until the Sparks City Council sets clear guidelines before moving ahead.

Reno Locals Don't Support Gaming Proposal

11 August 2005

News Brief: Most Sparks and Spanish Springs residents recently polled by telephone say gaming and residential neighborhoods aren’t a good mix, according to a Sparks survey released Wednesday.

Council Extends Ban on Gaming Projects outside Downtown

29 June 2005

The Sparks City Council has extended a ban on unrestricted gambling projects outside the downtown area after a public outcry against a proposed casino in Spanish Springs.

Nugget Celebrates 50th Anniversary

17 March 2005

John Ascuaga's Nugget, one of the casino industries only family owned and operated business, will celebrate 50 years with a special fireworks celebration.

Moratorium Extended on Neighborhood Casinos

2 February 2005

Reno, Sparks and Washoe County officials have agreed to extend a moratorium on neighborhood casinos until after the 2005 legislative session.

Nevada Governments to Extend Ban on New Casinos

1 February 2005

News Brief: Facing possible state regulations on neighborhood casinos, local officials agreed Monday their moratoriums on gaming development should be extended into the summer.

The Sands Regent to Sell Common Stock

9 November 2004

The Sands Regent reports that it has agreed to sell 1,120,000 shares of its common stock to institutional investors for $8.25 per share in cash in a private placement transaction.

Developer Defends Sparks Casino Plan

10 September 2004

News Brief: Real estate developer and gaming lobbyist Harvey Whittemore defended plans for a new casino on the north edge of Sparks before a hostile crowd of more than 250.

$25 Million Casino Planned for Sparks, Nevada

8 July 2004

News Brief: A $25-million-plus casino is planned for Pyramid Highway in Sparks, using the license from the shuttered downtown Old Reno Casino, Reno lawyer and gaming lobbyist Harvey Whittemore said Wednesday.

Alliance Gaming Sells Rail City Casino

8 December 2003

Alliance Gaming has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of 100% of the stock of Rail City Casino located in Sparks, Nevada, to The Sands Regent.

Alliance Holding onto Casinos

16 October 2003

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