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HENDERSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Station Casinos executives opened a $110 million expansion at Green Valley Ranch yesterday, the property’s third major expansion since opening in December 2001. A 50/50 joint venture between Station Casinos, Inc. (NYSE: STN) and GCR Gaming, a company owned by the Greenspun family, Green Valley Ranch carries the distinction of being the first boutique luxury resort built off the Las Vegas Strip.
New amenities in the third phase expansion include a three-level, 1,200-space parking garage, a new state-of-the-art 170-seat race & sports book, which boasts a 96-foot video wall powered by 18 projectors; a new 22-table 24-hour non-smoking poker room; more slot and video poker machines; two more restaurants, Tides Oyster Bar and Turf Grill located next to the new race & sports book, and an additional 14,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.
Opening by Spring 2007 will be additional casino space featuring more slot/video poker machines and a 500-seat lounge and entertainment venue. Green Valley Ranch is one of four master-planned expansions occurring at Station Casinos-owned properties. Other expansion projects currently underway are at Fiesta Henderson, Santa Fe Station and Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa which are scheduled to be completed in late 2006/mid 2007.
“The city of Henderson is growing at an exciting rate,” said Scott Kreeger, Senior Vice President of Operations for Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Casino. “This expansion is a demand-driven result of that growth.”
“Green Valley Ranch is already a favorite among locals, known for its value, service and convenience,” added Kreeger. “It’s also an appealing destination for tourists who want a luxury resort experience off the Las Vegas Strip.”
About Green Valley Ranch
Tides Oyster Bar, celebrating the spirit of New Orleans with pan roasts, gumbos and an extensive raw oyster bar, and the Turf Grill, serving up classic blue plate specials and comfort foods, join eight other full-service dining options, including Il Fornaio, Sushi + Sake, the Feast Around The World Buffet, and Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis, one of only two steakhouses in Las Vegas to achieve AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond status.
The casino features a comprehensive and state-of-the-art gaming selection, including more than 2,700 slot/video poker machines, 55 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette and mini-baccarat, and a private high-limit salon. Guests at Green Valley Ranch are eligible for a free membership to Station Casinos’ Boarding Pass Guest Rewards Program, voted “Best Players Club” seven years in a row by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Members receive discounts on dining, entertainment and hotel rooms, as well as our Jumbo branded products including Jumbo Jackpot, a random progressive slot jackpot which starts at $100,000 and must hit by $150,000 that awards every member playing at a participating casino $50 in free slot play, and the new Jumbo Race, a random daily progressive jackpot which starts at $250 and must hit by $1,000.
The 490 guest rooms and suites combine old-world style with modern amenities like in-room martini bars and high speed internet access, and offer stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip, the pool area or the spa. There are over 80 luxury suites in 10 styles that range in size from 700 square feet to 4,000 square feet.
The offerings at the Spa at Green Valley Ranch take luxury and relaxation to new heights, including 22 treatment rooms, with VIP pampering suites and five outdoor treatment cabanas, a private outdoor area with 25-meter lap pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and exercise studio and a full-service salon. Part of the eight-acre Backyard pool area, the 30,000-square foot Spa is open seven days a week from 6AM to 8PM and is surrounded by a sculptured swimming pool, private poolside cabanas, manicured lawns and vineyards. Local residents with a valid Nevada ID enjoy a 20% discount on all treatments Monday through Thursday.
Green Valley Ranch also offers several nightlife and leisure activities to suit everyone’s taste. Whiskey Bar, Rande Gerber’s first nightclub in Las Vegas, attracts everyone from locals to visitors to celebrities to the dance floor or to one of 12 outdoor covered divans, each with giant pillows, misters, sound system, computer port and plasma screen. Guests may also enjoy Regal Cinemas’ 10-screen multiplex located inside the property, or take a stroll through the District that is connected to the casino by a pedestrian walkway. The District incorporates a northeast pedestrian-friendly tree-lined “Main Street” ambiance with entrances to fifty fine shops and restaurants. There are also eighty-eight residential flats and lofts located above the shops.
The newly added 14,000 square feet of meeting space brings the total space to 79,000 square feet, including 37 meeting rooms, four ballrooms and four outdoor event locations which can accommodate up to 4,500 people. Winner of the 2006 “Award of Excellence” from Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine, Green Valley Ranch’s meeting and convention space is the perfect fit for any occasion.
As the “star” of the popular Discovery Channel reality program “American Casino,” for three seasons millions of viewers had the opportunity to experience everything the AAA Four Diamond-rated Green Valley Ranch has to offer as they followed property team members and Station Casinos’ Chairman and President Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta to catch a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a luxury resort.
For more information about Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino, visit www.greenvalleyranchresort.com.
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