Eastside Cannery

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, which opened on July 3, 1979. Bill Wortman, later a co-owner of Cannery Casino Resorts, bought a stake in the Nevada Palace in 1985. and plans for an expansion of the brand had already been considered by that time. In 2005, Oaktree Capital Management purchased a 33-percent stake in Cannery Casino Resorts, which announced its intention to build future properties. Oaktree's financial contribution allowed Wortman to buy out his partner in the Nevada Palace.

In September 2006, plans were confirmed for a second Cannery, which would replace the Nevada Palace. before closing on February 29, 2008. The former Nevada Palace land is now the Eastside Cannery's front parking lot along Boulder Highway.

The Eastside Cannery was designed by Klai Juba Architects, with M.J. Dean as general contractor. 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. The 16-story tower rises 211 feet, and was topped off on December 7, 2007. The tower exterior features an industrial design,

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

The property became part of Boyd Gaming in December 2016 through its acquisition of Cannery Casino Resorts. Boyd closed several amenities at the Eastside Cannery, including the bingo hall, the sportsbook, and all but one restaurant. State casinos were ordered to close on March 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada. Most casinos reopened later that year, although the Eastside Cannery remains closed as of 2025. Most of its customer base relocated to Sam's Town, also owned by Boyd. Reopening of the Eastside Cannery is contingent on customer demand.

References

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