Jerry's Nugget, Family casino in North Las Vegas, US
Jerry's Nugget is a casino in North Las Vegas offering gaming space with slot machines, video poker, bingo halls, and traditional table games under one roof. The venue combines multiple forms of entertainment throughout its interior.
Jerry Lodge and his brother-in-law Jerry Stamis, both immigrants from Greece, opened Jerry's Nugget in December 1964 at 1856 North Las Vegas Boulevard, in the former Town House Bar, with 6,400 sq ft of gaming space. In 1968 the casino moved across the street into the former Bonanza Club building, which had opened in 1956 and closed in November 1967; the remodeled site added 10,000 sq ft and kept the Bonanza's neon oil derrick sign, once the tallest in Las Vegas. Renovations followed in 1983 and 1996.
Jerry's Nugget is a locals casino, drawing residents from across the Las Vegas Valley rather than tourists. Its food, especially the desserts, is what the property is best known for among regulars. The casino was founded by Greek immigrants Jerry Lodge and Jerry Stamis, and the Stamis family still runs it.
The venue sits about one mile north of Downtown Las Vegas and is straightforward to access. It includes a dedicated sports betting area for those interested in wagering on games and races.
The casino holds a special place among magicians and collectors worldwide due to vintage playing cards produced here in the 1970s that became sought-after items. A modern reproduction of these cards was eventually created to meet ongoing collector interest.
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