The Edgewater Hotel and Casino is a casino hotel on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada, owned and operated by Golden Entertainment.
| Edgewater Hotel and Casino | |
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 The property as seen from the Colorado River in 2018 | |
| Location | Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. |
| Address | 2020 South Casino Drive |
| Opening date | 1981 |
| No. of rooms | 1,053 |
| Total gaming space | 57,457 sq ft (5,337.9 m2) |
| Owner | Golden Entertainment |
| Renovated in | 1998, 1999, 2004 , 2012 |
| Website | edgewater-casino |
Facilities edit
The hotel has 1,053 rooms divided between two towers: a large 26-story tower, Sedona, and a smaller 6-story tower, Santa Fe. The property has a casino with 57,457 sq ft (5,337.9 m2) of gaming space. There is also a pool and spa, as well as several restaurants.
History edit
The Edgewater opened in 1981.[1] It initially ran into licensing difficulties when the Nevada Gaming Control Board raised concerns about alleged connections between some partners in the ownership group and members of the Detroit crime family; the rest of the group was forced to buy out their shares.[1][2]
Circus Circus Enterprises bought the Edgewater in 1983 for $17 million.[3][4]
Circus Circus was later renamed as Mandalay Resort Group, and was then acquired in 2005 by MGM Mirage. In June 2007, MGM Mirage sold the Edgewater and the Colorado Belle to a partnership of Anthony Marnell III and Sher Gaming for a total of $200 million.[5][6]
On February 3, 2010, a speeding vehicle crashed into the Edgewater Casino's south entrance, destroying six banks of slot machines and killing two casino patrons and injuring eight. Investigators said that the crash was caused by the driver having a "medical episode".[7]
In January 2019, Golden Entertainment, the owner of the neighboring Aquarius Casino Resort, bought the Edgewater and the Colorado Belle from Marnell and Sher for a total of $190 million.[8][9]
Amenities edit
Gaming edit
The Edgewater has 57,457 square feet (5,337.9 m2) of gaming space with 755 slot machines, 20 table games, and a race and sports book (Laughlin's largest).[10][11] The casino has a players' club program that is shared with the Colorado Belle and the Aquarius, TRUE Rewards.
Dining edit
- Hickory Pit – A steakhouse which serves charbroiled steaks and chops, hickory pit ribs and chicken, pasta and seafood.
- Denny's – This cafe is open 24 hours
- Grand Buffet – Laughlin's largest buffet features over 150 items
- Fast Food – Capriotti's, Dunkin' Donuts, and P.T's Tavern
Spa edit
The Edgewater features an outdoor swimming pool and spa; as well as a fitness area. Guests also have access to the Laughlin Riverwalk, jet ski rentals, and river cruises. The Edgewater Salon caters to both men and women with hair and nail services.
Nightlife and meetings edit
The Edgewater has a night club, the Edge Lounge, previously known as the Inferno. The Edgewater has over 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2) of space for banquets, meetings, and conventions. A wedding chapel is also located on the property.
References edit
- ^ a b Rosenberg, Martin (November 25, 1981). "Far West S&L makes big loan to casino group". Statesman Journal. Salem, OR – via Newspapers.com. (Part 2 of article)
- ^ McFarren, Jack (October 23, 1981). "Edgewater wins gaming license". Reno Gazette-Journal – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Circus Circus purchases hotel, plans expansion". Los Angeles Times. February 13, 1983 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Circus Circus resort purchase plan approved". Reno Gazette-Journal. January 13, 1983 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Stutz, Howard (October 17, 2006). "MGM Mirage selling two Laughlin casinos". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Casino City Times. Retrieved May 6, 2007.
- ^ Foard, Morgan. "Sale Details". Archived from the original on October 29, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ "KVBC-TV Story and Video of the crash". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
- ^ Velotta, Richard N. (December 5, 2018). "Golden Entertainment closer to operating 2 Laughlin casinos". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ "Golden Entertainment completes acquisition of two Laughlin, Nevada casino resorts" (Press release). Golden Entertainment. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019 – via BusinessWire.
- ^ Nonrestricted Square Footage Report (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. March 6, 2018. Archived from the original on December 25, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
- ^ Nonrestricted Count Report (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. June 30, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.