Circus Circus Reno · Reno

Year Opened

1978

Hours

Open 24/7

Age Restriction

21++

Property Type

Casinos

Regulator

Nevada Gaming Control Board

Operator

Eldorado Resorts

Tables

35

Slot Machines

910

About Circus Circus Reno

Circus Circus Reno is a commercial casino at 500 North Sierra Street in Reno, Nevada, operated by Eldorado Resorts. The property opened in 1978 — nearly half a century ago — making it one of the most continuously operating gaming establishments in downtown Reno. All gaming is regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and the minimum gambling age is 21. The casino floor operates 24 hours a day.

Circus Circus Reno was, alongside its sister property in Las Vegas, one of the first large-scale casinos to position entertainment as a core part of the casino experience. The North Sierra Street address in downtown Reno places it at the center of the city’s traditional gaming corridor. Eldorado Resorts — the Reno-based operator — built one of the region’s distinctive gaming clusters: the Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus Reno properties were connected via enclosed walkways as a “megaresort” complex, giving them a combined footprint that competed directly with the largest Nevada resort operations.

Eldorado Resorts subsequently merged with Caesars Entertainment to form one of the largest gaming companies in the US, but the Reno properties continue to operate. For visitors exploring casinos in Reno, the Circus Circus Reno / Eldorado / Silver Legacy cluster on Sierra Street is the most concentrated collection of gaming square footage in the downtown area.

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Circus Circus Reno in Reno, Nevada

Gaming Floor

Circus Circus Reno runs approximately 910 gaming machines alongside a 35-table game section with a notably diverse menu for a Reno downtown property. The machine bank covers standard reel slots and Video Poker alongside Wheel of Fortune branded machines.

The table game selection goes beyond the core Nevada standards in several ways. Mississippi Stud and Mississippi Stud with 3 Card Bonus are community-card stud poker variants — the 3 Card Bonus side bet adds a jackpot dimension. Texas Hold’em Bonus is a house-banked game where the player competes against a dealer’s hand rather than other players, distinct from live poker. Big 6 (Wheel of Fortune) is a vertical spinning wheel game rarely seen on Reno casino floors outside of tourist-oriented properties. These variants alongside standard Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker, and 3 Card Poker create a broader game menu than most Reno locals-market casinos.

A Race & Sports Book covers legal sports wagering and simulcast race betting under Nevada Gaming Control Board licensing.

Race and Sports Book

Circus Circus Reno’s Race & Sports Book operates under Nevada Gaming Control Board licensing, covering fixed-odds sports wagering and simulcast race betting. The Reno market has historically offered competitive sportsbook options for northern Nevada bettors and college sports fans in the Sierra Nevada region. Confirm current wagering menu and screen availability at circusreno.com.

Amenities and Dining

Confirmed amenities at Circus Circus Reno include a buffet, restaurant, self-parking, and valet service. The buffet operates on the 24/7 schedule, making it one of the few round-the-clock buffet operations in downtown Reno. The combination of buffet and valet alongside a large casino floor reflects the full-service approach that Circus Circus has maintained since its 1978 opening. There is no on-site hotel tower in directory data; visitors needing accommodation will find multiple hotel options within the Sierra Street megaresort cluster or along the nearby Virginia Street corridor.

★ Editor note

Circus Circus Reno — 45-plus years on Sierra Street with one of downtown Reno's broader table game menus

Circus Circus Reno has been on North Sierra Street since 1978 and continues to offer a game spread that goes beyond what most Reno downtown properties provide — Mississippi Stud, Texas Hold'em Bonus, Big 6, and a three-game variant Pai Gow section alongside the 35-table, 910-machine floor. The megaresort connection to Eldorado and Silver Legacy via enclosed walkways gives guests access to a much larger combined property. For Reno visitors who want a well-established downtown casino with dining and a Race & Sports Book, Circus Circus Reno is a practical choice. Visit circusreno.com for current promotions and hours.

Priya Sharma

Responsible Gaming Editor

Licensing and Regulation

Circus Circus Reno is a commercial gaming property licensed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Sports wagering is legal under Nevada state law. The minimum gambling age is 21.