Reno, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada

Casinos in Sparks

Sparks is Reno's neighbor to the east along Interstate 80, and its casinos are smaller and more local than downtown Reno's. The Nugget is the one big resort hotel, with a large pool and a busy calendar of summer events. Western Village sits beside the Sparks Marina, Legends Bay is a newer and cleaner floor, and Rail City and Baldini's are longtime locals places built around their restaurants and player promotions.

  • 5 venues
  • 3 mi from Downtown Reno
Straight line miles from Downtown Reno.

All 5 venues in Sparks, ranked

How the ranking works. Venues are ordered by their Google rating, weighted by how many people left one: every rating is blended with a neutral 4.0 as if the venue had 200 more reviews at 4.0, so a 4.6 from thousands of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a dozen. Sponsorship has no effect on the order. Ratings last checked October 2026.

Map

Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Use the directions button on each venue page for turn by turn routes.

Before you go Call ahead to confirm the games and limits you want are running, bring a valid photo ID, and decide on a spending limit before you arrive. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.

Questions about casinos in Sparks

How many casinos are in Sparks?

Five: Nugget Casino Resort, Legends Bay Casino, Rail City Casino, Western Village Inn & Casino and Baldini's Sports Casino and Restaurant.

How far is Sparks from Downtown Reno?

About 3 miles in a straight line. On the road it's farther, and how long it takes depends mostly on when you leave.

Are the casinos in Sparks open 24 hours?

Some do. Check the hours on each venue page before you set out late.