Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 180,480, making it the second largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas. Current estimates place the population of the city proper at 207,000, which would make Reno the third most populous city, after Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles (42 km) north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles (35 km) north-east of Lake Tahoe in the high desert. Reno shares its eastern border with the city of Sparks. Reno, known as The Biggest Little City in the World, is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.
Reno is the corporate headquarters for International Game Technology, which manufactures most of the world's slot machines.
The Grand Sierra Resort is a resort located approx 3 miles east of Downtown Reno, Nevada. The hotel has 2,001 rooms and suites, as well as 10 restaurants, and a casino with 115,000 square feet of space. The hotel also has a shopping center, wedding chapel, pool, convention center, 50-lane bowling alley, driving range and a KOA site.
Boomtown Casino & Hotel Reno is a resort owned and operated by Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. in Verdi, Nevada. The hotel has 318 guest rooms and suites, and the casino has a 42,000 square foot (3,902 m²) gaming area. The property is also a truck stop.
The resort recently added a new fitness area, and has a large indoor pool. A 30,000 ft². Family Fun Center features games for the whole family, while a new teen center, the Escape Teen Zone, offers dancing, music, a climbing wall, and black light miniature golf. The hotel has been a location for some International Federation of Competitive Eating competitions.
Circus Circus is a circus-themed hotel and casino located in Reno Nevada, owned by the MGM Mirage. The hotel offers 1,572 rooms. The 65,000 square foot (6,000 m²) casino features free circus acts on a regular basis throughout the day over the midway which also offers 33 carnival games.
The Peppermill Hotel Casino is a resort located in Reno, Nevada. The hotel has 1,100 rooms, including 185 suites, 8 restaurants, and 14 themed bars and lounges. The casino has 1,600 slot machines, keno, poker, and a race and sports book. The resort also has 40,000 ft² of meeting space.
Silver Legacy Resort Casino boasts a Victorian—19th century theme. The resort in Reno, Nevada occupies two city blocks and casino has more than 80 table games. The hotel features the world's largest composite dome, and a replica of a silver mining rig. The resort also features a pool, health spa, and several shops and restaurants, and skywalks linking it with the Eldorado Casino Hotel and Circus Circus.