A downtown Henderson casino property is planning an expansion that will be considered Thursday by the city’s Planning Commission.
A conditional use permit and design review is planned for Emerald Island Casino, which is planning a 14,500-square-foot expansion and exterior remodeling of the property at 120 Market St.
According to a proposal submitted by owner Ronald Winchell, the casino would add covered patios, integrated plantings for landscaping and seating, screened roofs and awnings at entrances and a brick veneer facade. The owner wants the city to vacate a short section of Navy Street with a redesign of a parking area to include 133 spaces. City codes require 125 parking spaces.
According to documents filed with the city, the casino would grow to 37,340 square feet on less than an acre.
Documents do not show how much is invested in the expansion and renovation. There is also no indication if there would be any changes made inside the casino.
Emerald Island’s justification letter for the project says exterior lighting and streetscape would be consistent with Henderson’s Water Street District.
Emerald Island and sister property Rainbow Club on Water Street were sold to ECL Water Street LLC, a company owned by Winchell and business partner Marc Falcone, by Tim and Mike Brooks in January 2024.
The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the licensing of the properties to the new owner in December 2023. The sale of the two properties for an undisclosed amount was approved by state gaming regulators a month earlier.
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