Nugget Casino Resort, Casino resort in Sparks, United States.
Nugget Casino Resort is a gaming and lodging facility in Sparks situated between Interstate 80 and the Union Pacific rail yard. The property features two 29-story towers with hotel rooms, multiple dining options, and spaces for performances and gatherings.
The property opened in 1955 as Dick Graves' Nugget before John Ascuaga took over in 1960 and renamed it. Under his ownership, the facility underwent continuous expansion and renovation over the decades.
The resort hosts the annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off and Star-Spangled Sparks celebration where fireworks light up the summer sky. These gatherings have become part of how locals and visitors mark the season together.
The resort is accessible and easy to navigate, with entrances clearly marked from the surrounding roads. Visitors can freely explore the gaming areas, restaurants, and event spaces throughout the facility.
A solid gold rooster that belonged to the property was seized by U.S. Marshals in 1960 but was returned in 1962 after legal proceedings. This curious episode adds to the unusual character of the resort.
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