By H Scot Krause

Conveniently located off Interstate 15 at Blue Diamond Road, three miles south of Mandalay Bay on I-15, Silverton Casino Lodge is a great place to escape. Voted “Best Locals Casino” in AOL CityGuide’s 2007 City’s Best awards, Silverton Casino Lodge boasts a revamped interior and exterior, and offers all-inclusive amenities characteristic of an upscale, contemporary luxury lodge-themed property.

Silverton’s attractions include the live action Seasons buffet, Sundance Grill, a terrific 24-hour restaurant/grill, the 2007 Zagat Las Vegas Nightlife listed Shady Grove Lounge, the innovative Twin Creeks featuring boutique bourbons, wine and food, and the new Mexican-inspired Mi Casa Grill Cantina.

Whether you select one of the 300, spacious, newly remodeled rooms, or one of the great suites, you're sure to enjoy your stay. In addition to the 165,000 square foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Silverton offers 60,000 square feet of gaming with 1,400 slot machines and 30 table games, Keno Lounge, an intimate Poker Room and the Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge.  Another unique attraction is the property’s 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, voted “Best Free Attraction” in the Best of Citysearch 2008 awards, with more than 5,000 sharks, stingrays and tropical fish.  

Starting with a look at the rooms, all rooms feature the following amenities: in-room safes, mini-bars*, Bath & Body Works products, plush and oh-so comfortable pillow-top beds, (the same ones found in the rooms at Bellagio!), newly remodeled, upscale cabin décor, 24-hour room service, high speed Internet* and in room movies*. (* = Extra charge.) 

One of the suites at Silverton Casino Lodge

Silverton Casino Lodge now also offers complimentary transportation between the parking lot and main casino entrance.  The new service serves as a way for visitors to avoid the heat as temperatures soar during summer.  Tram service between the casino and the parking lot runs from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.  In the fall of 2008, Silverton will unveil a 1,500-space public parking garage complete with a temperature controlled indoor valet waiting area and VIP parking.

To help diners cool down this summer, Twin Creeks inside Silverton Casino Lodge is giving dinner parties a complimentary bottle of wine. With advance reservation and purchase of two entrees, patrons can choose from a variety of wines including Echelon Vineyards and Robert Mondavi. To receive the gift, guests must dine between 8 and 10 p.m.  To make a reservation, please call (702) 914-8594.

 
The Seasons buffet at The Silverton Casino & Lodge 

Silverton’s slot club is called the Discovery Club. Every 500 slot points equals $1 comp dollar for all Silverton Outlets or every 1,000 slot points equals $1 comp dollar at the Las Vegas Bass Pro Shops. Earning points varies by machine. Discovery Club members quality for their card level based on a 6-month rating period. Rating Periods are January 1 to June 30 and July 1 to December 31. When Discovery members reach a new card level (there are 4 different card levels) they are immediately upgraded to that card level.

Every Friday, Discovery Club members can earn five-times points on reel games and two-times points on video poker at Silverton Casino Lodge. The promotion is currently ongoing and running indefinitely. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.

In addition to a variety of monthly casino promotions that often include drawings or redeeming points for free slot play, there are several ongoing promotions including video poker tournaments and slot tournaments. Every first and third Thursday of the month, Silverton Discovery Club members can participate in the “Smokin’ Aces” video poker tournament for a share of $1,000 cash. To qualify, Discovery Club members must earn points by playing specially marked machines. Members have eight minutes or 600 credits, which ever comes first, to rack up as many points as possible. The players with the top 10 scores will advance to the final round, which will determine placement for prize money.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. the morning of the tournament and patrons must pay an entry fee of 2,500 points, $5 cash or player loyalty coupons. Seat and round numbers will be assigned at the time of registration.

 Every Tuesday players can participate in Super Tuesday Slot Tournaments. To qualify to win the weekly cash prizes totaling $1,000, Discovery Club members must earn points by playing specially marked machines. Members will have eight minutes to rack up as many points as possible. The top ten players will advance to the final round, which will determine placement for prize money. To register, Discovery Club members should visit the Players Club. Registration begins at 7 a.m. the morning of the tournament and patrons must pay an entry fee of 2,500 points, $5 cash or player loyalty coupons. Seat and round numbers will be assigned at the time of registration.
 
Silverton Casino Lodge is also serving as the host property for the Western Outdoor News 2008 U.S. Open Bass Fishing Tournament this year, scheduled to take place at Lake Mead August 21 – 27, 2008.  
 
The Western Outdoor News 2008 U.S. Open Bass Fishing Tournament features a gathering of the top competitors in the sport as they vie for the grand prize, which includes $70,000 cash, a Nitro Z9 boat with a Mercury Pro XS 250-hp outboard motor and trailer, championship ring and Ford F-150 truck.  In addition to serving as tournament headquarters, Silverton Casino Lodge will host a variety of other activities including an afternoon lunch for participants at Season’s Buffet and daily activities on the property’s houseboat.
 
Silverton Casino Lodge is offering a special package to anyone participating in, or coming to support those participating in the tournament.  Rooms are available August 21 – 27 for $49 per night during the week and $99 per night Friday and Saturday.  Guests must stay a minimum of four nights and pay in full at booking.  Upon check-in, those taking advantage of the discounted rates will receive special offer coupons valued at over $100 for food, gaming and Bass Pro Shops.  To book, please call (866) 946-4373 and mention code SCIWON1.
 
For more information on the Western Outdoor News 2008 U.S. Open Bass Fishing Tournament or to register, please visit www.wonbass.com

For more information about Silverton Casino Lodge, please call (702) 263-7777 or visit www.silvertoncasino.com

H. Scot Krause is a freelance writer, gaming industry analyst and researcher, originally from Cleveland, Ohio.  Scot reports, researches, and specializes in writing about casino games, events, attractions and promotions. He is a former entertainment director and a fourteen-year resident of Las Vegas.  His work is regularly featured in Gaming Today, the American Casino Guide Book and Vegas Values, a weekly feature found at: www.americancasinoguide.com  
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