Circus Circus Reno
Appearance
Circus Circus Reno | |
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Address | 500 North Sierra Street Reno, Nevada 89503 |
Opening date | October 18, 1978 |
Theme | Circus |
No. of rooms | 1,572 |
Total gaming space | 65,000 ft² |
Casino type | Land |
Owner | MGM Mirage |
Previous names | none |
Renovated in | 1981 1986 |
Website | Circus Circus Reno |
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.
History
The main structure was originally built as a Gray, Reid & Wright Department Store which, at the time, was the only department store in the state of Nevada. The casino opened on October 18, 1978.
In 1981, the hotel's 22 story North Tower opened, followed by the 27 story SkyTower in 1986.