There are more than a dozen casinos in Reno proper. There are also other nearby locations that add to the tourist appeal, such as Lake Tahoe, which is within easy driving distance, and the neighboring city of Sparks, which also houses several casinos. However, it’s still a very popular tourism destination, especially for those in Northern California who can much more conveniently visit Reno than Las Vegas. Reno’s first boom came in the 1930s, both thanks to the legalization of gambling in Nevada, as well as the liberalization of local divorce laws, which made it a popular place to visit to end a marriage!Īt one time, Reno was the largest gambling center in the United States however, it has long since been surpassed by both Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Reno bills itself as “ The Biggest Little City in the World,” and is the original home of Harrah’s Entertainment, the world’s largest gambling corporation. The bright lights of Reno greet visitors to the world’s biggest little city
