Eastside Cannery Explained

Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel
Address:5255 Boulder Highway
Location:Sunrise Manor, Nevada
Rooms:307
Space Gaming:63876square feet
Owner:Boyd Gaming

Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel is a closed locals casino on the Boulder Strip in Sunrise Manor, Nevada, owned and operated by Boyd Gaming. The Eastside Cannery includes a 63876square feet casino and 307 rooms in a 16-story tower. It was developed by Cannery Casino Resorts at a cost of $250 million. It is a sister property to the original Cannery Casino and Hotel, opened in North Las Vegas in 2003.

The Eastside Cannery replaced the Nevada Palace, a small hotel-casino that had occupied a portion of the land since 1979. Construction began on April 30, 2007, and the Eastside Cannery opened on August 28, 2008. It was the first hotel-casino to be built on Boulder Highway since Boulder Station, which opened in 1994. Boyd acquired the Eastside Cannery in 2016, when it purchased Cannery Casino Resorts. The property closed on March 17, 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada. Due to a lack of customer demand, it remains closed as of 2023.

History

Eastside Cannery was developed by Cannery Casino Resorts. A portion of the land was previously occupied by the Nevada Palace, a small hotel and casino,[1] which opened on July 3, 1979.[2] [3] [4] Bill Wortman, later a co-owner of Cannery Casino Resorts,[5] bought a stake in the Nevada Palace in 1985.[6] The original Cannery Casino and Hotel opened in North Las Vegas in 2003,[7] and plans for an expansion of the brand had already been considered by that time.[8] In 2005, Oaktree Capital Management purchased a 33-percent stake in Cannery Casino Resorts, which announced its intention to build future properties.[9] Oaktree's financial contribution allowed Wortman to buy out his partner in the Nevada Palace.[6]

In September 2006, plans were confirmed for a second Cannery, which would replace the Nevada Palace.[1] A groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastside Cannery took place on April 30, 2007, and included the demolition of 100 rooms at the Nevada Palace. The remaining 100 rooms and the casino would stay operational during much of the construction period,[10] before closing on February 29, 2008.[11] [12] The former Nevada Palace land is now the Eastside Cannery's front parking lot along Boulder Highway.[11]

The Eastside Cannery was designed by Klai Juba Architects, with M.J. Dean as general contractor.[13] It would compete against Sam's Town, Boulder Station, and Arizona Charlie's Boulder. It was the first hotel-casino to be built on Boulder Highway since the completion of Boulder Station in 1994.[10] The Eastside Cannery cost $250 million to develop, a low price compared with other recent locals casinos such as the Red Rock Resort and M Resort. It was built as a slightly higher-end sister property to the original Cannery.[14] The 16-story tower rises 211 feet, and was topped off on December 7, 2007.[15] The tower exterior features an industrial design,[14] consisting of bronze, glass, and steel.[16] [17]

The Eastside Cannery opened on August 28, 2008,[18] amid the Great Recession.[19] [14] [20] The property employed nearly 1,100 people.[21] The workforce included former employees of the Nevada Palace.[10] [21] The Eastside Cannery has 307 rooms, and a 63876square feet casino.[22] It opened with 2,187 slot machines and 26 table games, as well as a 450-seat bingo hall and a sportsbook.[23] In 2010, a portion of the casino floor was dedicated to coin-operated slot machines, boosting the property's popularity among older gamblers.[24] [25] The Eastside Cannery opened with several restaurants, including a buffet and a steakhouse.[26] [27] The 16th floor included a lounge and restaurant overlooking the Las Vegas Valley.[19] [28] Other features included a pool, a spa,[23] and 20000square feet of meeting space.[16]

The property became part of Boyd Gaming in December 2016 through its acquisition of Cannery Casino Resorts.[29] Boyd closed several amenities at the Eastside Cannery, including the bingo hall, the sportsbook, and all but one restaurant.[30] [31] State casinos were ordered to close on March 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada. Most casinos reopened later that year,[32] [33] although the Eastside Cannery remains closed as of 2023. Most of its customer base relocated to Sam's Town, also owned by Boyd. Reopening of the Eastside Cannery is contingent on customer demand.[34] [35]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Stutz . Howard . Second Cannery to come . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . September 8, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080907115146/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Sep-08-Fri-2006/business/9521481.html . September 7, 2008.
  2. News: Nevada Palace To Open . Henderson Home News . June 14, 1979 . November 21, 2023 . 21.
  3. News: Nevada Palace Opens July 3rd . Henderson Home News . June 28, 1979 . November 21, 2023 . 29.
  4. News: Raymond . Flo . Nevada Palace Grand Opening for 'Your Majesty!' . Henderson Home News . July 12, 1979 . November 21, 2023 . 19.
  5. Web site: Cannery relies on own good name. Simpson. Jeff. November 5, 2002. Las Vegas Review-Journal. https://web.archive.org/web/20030106004304/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2002/Nov-05-Tue-2002/business/19995844.html. January 6, 2003.
  6. News: Benston . Liz . Cannery partners did it their way . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Sun . September 13, 2008.
  7. News: Cannery's advent spells Nevada Palace's end . Las Vegas Business Press . October 2, 2006 . November 20, 2023 . subscription.
  8. News: Simpson . Jeff . An Uncanny competitor: Group seeks to create niche for Cannery in North Las Vegas . Las Vegas Review-Journal . August 3, 2002 . https://web.archive.org/web/20020905131215/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/Aug-03-Sat-2002/business/19257014.html . September 5, 2002.
  9. News: Benston . Liz . Cannery owner looks to expand . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Sun . August 2, 2005.
  10. News: Eastside Cannery under way . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . May 1, 2007.
  11. News: Nevada Palace saying its last goodbyes . Arnold M. Knightly . Las Vegas Review-Journal . 29 February 2008 . 19 February 2012.
  12. News: Losing a lesser palace . Mike Trask . Las Vegas Sun . 29 February 2008 . 19 February 2012.
  13. News: Illia . Tony . ProLogis plans new industrial park in Las Vegas . Las Vegas Business Press . May 4, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090506164420/http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2007/05/04/news/iq_14117764.txt . May 6, 2009.
  14. News: Benston . Liz . Low cost is Eastside Cannery's major innovation . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Sun . August 28, 2008.
  15. News: Knightly . Arnold M. . Groovy going for Eastside Cannery . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . December 8, 2007.
  16. News: Butcher . Len . Eastside Cannery opens its doors . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . August 27, 2008.
  17. Web site: Eastside Cannery Casino opens in Las Vegas . Travel Weekly . November 21, 2023 . August 28, 2008.
  18. News: Clark . Dave . Crowd packs Eastside Cannery casino on inaugural night . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Sun . August 29, 2008.
  19. News: Knightly . Arnold M. . Eastern Promise . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . July 12, 2008.
  20. News: Knightly . Arnold M. . Eastside Cannery celebrates 1-year anniversary and progress made amid recession . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . August 28, 2009.
  21. News: Knightly . Arnold M. . A timely premiere? . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . August 25, 2008.
  22. Web site: Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage (2017 data). March 6, 2018. Nevada Gaming Control Board. November 21, 2023. 4. December 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161225155040/http://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3428. dead.
  23. News: Knightly . Arnold M. . Staff, property ready for Eastside Cannery's opening night . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . August 28, 2008.
  24. News: Benston . Liz . Coin-operated slots bring back sound of old Vegas . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Sun . April 20, 2010.
  25. News: Powers . Ashley . Coin is still king at classic slot machines . November 20, 2023 . Los Angeles Times . November 21, 2010.
  26. News: Knapp-Rinella . Heidi . Eastside Cannery opens with five restaurants . November 21, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . August 29, 2008.
  27. News: Eastside Cannery casino to open Thursday . Dave Clark . Las Vegas Sun . 27 August 2008 . 19 February 2012.
  28. News: Levitan . Corey . Eastside Cannery's One Six serves tapas in modern setting . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . January 21, 2009.
  29. Boyd Gaming Completes Acquisition Of Las Vegas Assets Of Cannery Casino Resorts. Boyd Gaming. December 20, 2016. PR Newswire. December 20, 2016.
  30. News: Velotta . Richard N. . Eastside Cannery remains open despite 2 restaurant closures . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . June 4, 2018.
  31. News: Question of the Day . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Advisor . February 11, 2019.
  32. News: Schulz . Bailey . 13 Nevada casinos still closed after pandemic shutdown . November 30, 2021 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . March 15, 2021.
  33. News: Svoboda . Dylan . Some Nevada casinos still closed, some may never reopen . November 30, 2021 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . June 16, 2021.
  34. News: Ross . McKenna . Boyd Gaming to keep Eastside Cannery closed for now . November 20, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal . July 27, 2022.
  35. News: Stutz . Howard . Boyd won't demolish Eastside Cannery, but it remains closed . November 20, 2023 . The Nevada Independent . July 27, 2022.

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