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How to Plan a Unique Las Vegas Wedding

Posted on by Dee White

Las Vegas is world-renowned for being one of the quickest and quirkiest places for couples to say “I do”. If you’re looking for a unique wedding venue in Sin City, look no further than Silverton Casino!

Sheila Kercher, executive director of marketing at Silverton Casino, recently spoke with Blue Nile, the world’s leading online retailer of diamond engagement rings, to share her thoughts on why it’s one of the best wedding venues in the city.

Kercher says that while Las Vegas boasts venues to suit any couple, Silverton Casino offers a truly memorable experience. “Where else can you say you got married while scuba diving in a giant aquarium in the middle of the desert? The answer is Silverton Casino!’’, says Kercher.

Silverton AquariumKercher’s tips for finding the perfect venue for your Las Vegas wedding include holding the wedding outdoors and keeping the party going. She says “The beautiful desert sky at sunset is absolutely stunning. The best part is the party never has to end here. The city and the bars are open all night long!”

Silverton Casino offers an array of dining experiences for your guests, including a steakhouse, buffet, or Mexican cantina. Our saltwater 117,000-gallon aquarium is one of the most breathtaking places to hold your ceremony, and it’s located only minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. Learn more about Silverton Casino’s wedding options on our venue page.

 

Executive Chef Ashley Archer Shares How to Whip Up a Fall Favorite

Posted on by Dee White

Fall is on our minds, even if it isn’t reflected on the thermostat quite yet this year. So we asked Executive Chef, Ashley Archer, for a tasty way to make it feel a little bit more like autumn. What better way to do that, than through your taste buds? Chef did not disappoint, providing us with an amazing Butternut Squash Risotto recipe that pairs perfectly with your favorite protein! Give it a try below and be sure to share it with us on Facebook or Instagram by tagging @silvertoncasino.

 

Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients:

½ cup roasted butternut squash (medium diced)

1 cup Arborio Rice

1 clove of garlic (smashed)

1 sprig of fresh thyme

4 cups of warm chicken stock

¼ cup small diced yellow onion

¼ cup unsalted butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

 

Cooking Instructions:

  1. In a small stockpot add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rice, onions, garlic clove, and sprig of fresh thyme. Continue to stir until the rice is well coated and the onions start to turn translucent.
  2. Slowly add the chicken stock and stir the rice with a wooden spoon. You must continue to agitate the rice during the cooking process so the starches are released from the grain. You will want to add small amounts of chicken stock and never totally submerge the grain.
  3. After about 10-15 minutes add the roasted butternut squash to the risotto and continue to stir.
  4. Once the rice is tender and to your liking finish by adding butter and season with salt and pepper.

The result should be a smooth and creamy texture and then you are ready to serve. This dish is great for the fall and cooler months while pairing great with sautéed or grilled shrimp, chicken, or braised short ribs.

If you plan on skipping the kitchen tonight, Chef Ashley suggests that you pay a visit to Herbs & Rye.  He raves that they have a “Great environment, awesome food, and their bartenders are some of the best in the country”.

We’re looking forward to seeing the masterpieces that you whip up and can’t wait for you to share with us before you clean your plate!

Butternut Squash Risotto Silverton Casino

How to Attend a Virtual Event: One Drunk Puppy

Posted on by Dee White

The current state of the world has brought about unique opportunities that are changing the way that we connect. One of those side effects has been the rise of virtual events that allow us to come together, separately. So we’re breaking down what you need to know to navigate through a virtual event and answer all your questions in regard to our annual One Drunk Puppy’s new platform.

How can I participate?
Follow these three simple steps to be sipping wine and saving puppies in no time.

  • Purchase your Tasting Kit here  – This event is currently sold out
  • Pick up your Tasting Kit Wednesday, September 16 – Friday, September 18, 4 pm – 8 pm or Saturday, September 19, 9 am – 6 pm
  • On September 19 at 6 pm, tune in to facebook.com/silvertoncasino to join the live event, feel free to comment, ask questions and get involved

 

What can I find in my Tasting Kit?
The One Drunk Puppy Tasting Kits are ready to go with everything that you will need for the event – and a little extra.

  • Silverton Casino Insulated Tote
  • Single Serving Wine Bottles
  • Silicone Wine Glass
  • Drawing Ticket
  • LV Weekly Giving Guide

 

How does the Wine Wall work?
When you go to purchase your Tasting Kit you have the option to purchase a Wine Wall ticket for $20 more. The Wine Wall ticket allows you draw number when you go to pick up your kit and pull the mystery wine that corresponds with the number from the wine wall. All of the proceeds from the
Wine Wall will go towards The Animal Foundation.

 

What can I expect during the event?
You will be guided through the individual wines from your Tasting Kit by a knowledgeable sommelier. Get up close and personal with animals that are currently available for adoption at The Animal Foundation, in addition to a drawing featuring a variety of prizes from coveted items to experiences.

 

I’m a Winner, How do I claim my prize?
Congratulations! Grab your ID and head to the Player’s Club to claim your prize after Monday, September 21, 2020.

 

So be sure to wash your paws, fetch your Tasting Kit before you sit, stay and enjoy One Drunk Puppy from the comfort of your couch!

Las Vegas Knows How to Make a Splash

Posted on by Dee White

Las Vegas may not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re looking for places to take a cool dip or make a big splash this summer. But look beyond the cacti for the many oases that are sprinkled throughout the valley, refreshing and ready for you to dive-in.

Wet ‘N’ Wild
Looking for a way to beat the heat, take a dip under the stars, and enjoy some of your favorite blockbusters –all at the same time? Head over to Wet ‘N’ Wild and catch one of their Dive-In Movies with new favorites and cult classics always being added to the list and shown throughout the month from 8 PM-10 PM.

Lake Las Vegas
Head east for a day trip to Lake Las Vegas, and don’t forget to bring along your appetite for adventure! Walkthrough the Italian inspired village to Lake Las Vegas Water Sports where you can rent paddleboards, kayaks, or amp up the adventure even more with a flyboard experience or a round on the inflatable Aqua Park!

Lake Mead
Grab your flip flops, pack a towel, and prepare for a perfect day at the lake. With options to swim, boat, hike, cycle, camp, and fish at Lake Mead, America’s first and largest national recreation area, you’ll never be short on adventure.

Did you know that Silverton Casino actually has a houseboat docked at Lake Mead that qualifying Diamond Members can take advantage of? High rollers can take on the high seas – or in this case, manmade lakes with striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters.

Whether you’re looking to dive-in and chill, enjoy an adventurous day on the water, or simply go for a cruise this desert has you covered in any direction you may be heading. – Or if you’re looking for a smaller body of water, Sway Pool is always open for hotel guests looking to soak up the sun.

It’s Time to Make a Clean Getaway

Posted on by Dee White

If your stimulus check is the last jackpot you hit and you’re ready to trade in your crunchy potato chips for some chips with a lot more value, then we think it’s time for you to make a clean getaway this summer.

You’ve been doing your part to flatten the curve, but not without catching your own feverish case of cabin fever. We’re excited to have our doors open once again, which happens to coincide with the perfect remedy to clear your case right up.

Book your hotel stay today, with amazing deals including two nights for 20% off, and three nights for 30% off! Book now by calling 1.866.722.4608. You’ll be able to enjoy Sway Pool open exclusively to hotel guests, for safety and sunshine this summer!

Be sure to visit the mermaids, stingrays, and sharks at the Aquarium. They’re happy to be able to wave hello and blow kisses to children and children at heart once again.

Dig in with bottomless pasta at Sundance Grill, Thursday through Sunday. Do you know what makes it even better? You don’t have to mask up to go to the grocery store to grab the ingredients, slave away in a hot kitchen, and then wash the dishes. Also, did we mention, it’s bottomless? So no need to place another order with Postmates when hunger strikes.

Craving something celebratory for you and your taste buds? WuHu Noodle is celebrating its 5th anniversary with some delicious indulgences you won’t want to miss including salt and pepper crab legs, wok-fried snow crab legs with scallions and ginger, HK pan-fried noodles with lobster or crab meat, crab chow mein or fried rice, lobster chow mein, and tofu and egg white lobster soup! Which will you choose?

So pack your bags and get ready to be at least six feet away from all of your worries when you make a clean getaway to Silverton Casino.

 

Breaking Down the Buffalo Family

Posted on by Dee White

While many machines come and go like passing trends, for over a decade Aristocrat’s Buffalo slots have proven to be tried and true throughout the years. And it’s easy to understand why, with roughly 1,024 ways to win, these exciting, fast-paced games have us completely captivated as soon as we hear the call, “Buffalllooo!”

2008

Buffalo– Introduced in the United States in 2008 as a pioneer of video reels.
Buffalo Deluxe – Following shortly after, adding three watering options that alter free spins and multipliers

2013

Buffalo Stampede- The screen tower is doubled from the original game, and true to its name, stampeding buffalo make their way through the lofty screen.
Buffalo Grand – The first Buffalo machine to feature progressive jackpots, and add a gentle curve to that towering screen.
Buffalo Moon – Similar to Buffalo Grand, but setting the scene at night, oh, and adding up to 30X multipliers.
Buffalo Gold – Golden Buffalo has been added on the reels of the elongated screen.

2018

Buffalo Max – The new machine steps on the scene including increased free spins, additional wild cards, and higher multipliers.
Buffalo Diamond – A celebration of the popular slot series’ domination of the popularity charts for an entire decade. Buffalo Diamond features a novel 4-5-6-5-4 symbol layout for its five reels that roughly approximates the shape of a diamond.

Bonus Buffalo: Buffalo Thundering Sevens, a throwback to the three-reel electromechanical slot days.

 

Feeling inspired? Try your luck and find your favorite Buffalo Machine inside Buffalo Xing, with all of your favorite Buffalo machines corralled together, located directly beside the Sports Book.

Reopening After COVID-19 For Off Strip Casino

Posted on by Dee White

As of: May 18, 2020 – 11:00 am (PST)
Additional updates will be made available on this page.

 

Silverton Casino Hotel is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, however, we are focused on new and stringent protocols that will be rolled out upon reopening as recommended by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the CDC. The guidelines include multiple new initiatives developed to help to keep guests and team members as safe as possible.  We will have Silverton Sanitizers wearing bright orange-colored collared shirts that will be prominent throughout the property.  Here’s what to expect when we reopen (date to be determined by the Governor of the state of Nevada.)

  • Temperature checks for all guests and team members prior to entry. Any guest or team member with a temperature above CDC guidelines will not be allowed entry.
  • Team members will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings that meet CDC guidelines, and guests are highly encouraged to wear a mask while visiting. Masks will be provided to guests, as needed.
  • All slot and video reel machines will be reconfigured to help ensure social distancing on the casino floor.
  • Table Games will have three seats maximum and four players maximum at dice and roulette tables. Guests will be encouraged to wear a mask while playing at the tables.
  • Every other bartop machine will be out of service at all casino bars and lounges.
  • New Plexiglas barriers will be installed at guest service areas.
  • Signage will be posted throughout the hotel and casino to encourage social distancing and health and safety guidelines.
  • The Silverton Sanitizers team members will be focused on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces throughout the property, with special emphasis on high-touch surfaces and common areas.
  • Hand-sanitizing stations will be available on the casino floor, at the entrances, and throughout the resort.
  • An overall 50 percent reduction in guest capacity throughout the resort.
  • We will honor all TITO and other amounts owed to patrons during the closure period at the prorated number of days based on the March 17th closure date; for example, the standard expiration period is 180 days, and a TITO ticket was issued on March 16, 2020, the patron will still have 180 days to redeem the ticket, from the opening date.

Sundance Grill, Mi Casa Grill Cantina, and Starbucks will be open with social distancing requirements in place.  All other restaurants will be closed until further notice.  At reopening, two of the four floors of the hotel will be available for guests. Sway Pool will be open to hotel guests only at half capacity, no bar service, every other cabana available, and socially distanced seating. Veil Pavilion will remain closed until further notice.

Entrances to Silverton Casino will be limited to: 1) main entrance valet 2) parking garage vestibule
All other entrances to the casino will be closed.

Parking will be limited to the parking garage or the parking lot adjacent to The Berkley, Las Vegas.  The parking area behind the hotel will no longer be available to the public.  Valet services will not be available until further notice.

 

Addressing Your Frequently Asked Questions During Our Temporary Closure

Posted on by Dee White

With so much up in the air in light of the measures that are being taken to flatten the curve of the coronavirus, COVID-19, we wanted to address a few frequently asked questions that we have received from our valued friends and family during our temporary closure.

Will you be opening on May 1, 2020?
We are currently planning on the reopening after the mandate has been lifted, but are aware that in the current climate this date could be pushed and will adapt if and when that happens.

How can I cancel my reservation for April? 
All reservations for April have been automatically canceled and refunds are being issued.

Am I still able to book my future stay?
Yes! Simply head to www.silvertoncasino.com to book your next stay with us.

What’s the first date you are accepting room reservations?
May 1, 2020, is the first date we are accepting room reservations. This may change in the event that the temporary closure mandate is extended to a later date.

What changes can we expect on our next visit?
We’ve taken this time to improve your stay and make it even more enjoyable. We’ve completely resurfaced Sway Pool, just in time to soak up the sun this summer. We’ve also updated the flooring surrounding our aquarium to make your next visit to see our mermaids even more magical.

Will my offers from the end of March still be valid?
Yes. The offers from the last two weeks of March will be available for you to use starting the first week we are open. You will receive a rewards mailer in the mail to remind you what those offers were.

Will you honor the last 4 days of Pirates and Pearls Pull tabs?
The Pirates and Pearls Pull Tabs promotion will be transferred into a kiosk swipe n’ win that will be available once we open. Your rewards mailer will contain the dates when you can redeem your prizes.

What happens to my tier status?
The earning period for tier status will be extended to Dec 31, 2020. There will not be a tier downgrade on July 1, 2020. You will be able to keep your tier status until the end of the year. If you earn the required points to maintain your current status or earn up to the next tier you will be able to keep that tier status until June 30, 2021

We’d love to hear from you if you have any additional questions that we can address until our doors are once again open to welcome everyone back. Simply reach out to us atinfo@silvertoncasino.com so we may touch base in a timely manner.

We look forward to opening our doors again soon. Until then, stay safe.

Meet Chef Jaimee Pepe of Twin Creeks Steakhouse

Posted on by Dee White

Being in the kitchen with mom and grandma brought the love of cooking to life for Chef Jaimee Pepe.

Originally from New Jersey, Pepe took to Las Vegas to pursue culinary education before heading to New York City to work as a sous chef at the Standard Hotel for four years. Pepe then returned to Las Vegas and became the executive sous chef at Giada’s on the Las Vegas Strip, helping to open Giada De Laurentiis’ chic restaurant in The Cromwell Hotel with Caesars Entertainment, before becoming the first female executive room chef at Twin Creeks Steakhouse at Silverton Casino.

Pepe goes on to say she, “Wouldn’t trade the hectic in your face environment for the world” during her time in New York.

“Out here, you’re more on a personal level with everybody, which is really cool. Vegas is a small town. Once you’re in it, you know everybody,” she continues.

The small town, everybody knows everybody, is exactly the feeling that is captured at Twin Creeks Steakhouse, which makes it the locals’ favorite that it is today.

Hear more about Chef Jaimee Pepe and the behind the scenes details that separate Twin Creeks Steakhouse from other Las Vegas steakhouses In this special bonus episode of Las Vegas Weekly’s Second Helping podcast.

 

Vegas Family Vacation

Posted on by Dee White

For those that aren’t privy to the many different options the Las Vegas valley has to offer, putting the words “Vegas” and “Family” together can sound like a complete oxymoron. Forget what you’ve heard about Vegas and take back your family vacation. Enjoy a little something for everyone, yes including you, on your next family vacation to Las Vegas.

There’s no denying both children and children at heart can enjoy spending time with the Silverton Mermaids. Whether you’re capturing a show as they perform tricks and interact with the crowd, or opt for a personal encounter and enjoy Meals with a Mermaid, where you can help them look for treasure, enjoy a delicious meal, and make unforgettable memories. It may even inspire the children to sign up for Mermaid School. Talk about a dream job!

There’s no excuse not to carve out a date night just for the two of you during your trip. Make your reservations now for Twin Creeks Steakhouse and thank us later. Enjoy unrivaled happy hour specials, steak, and seafood prepared to perfection, as well as a plant-based menu. Be sure not to skip out on dessert.

Head to the great outdoors, without ever stepping outside. Get lost inside Bass Pro Shops, complete with a waterfall and tanks bubbling with fish, and even a few ducks, shoot your shot at the archery range or shooting gallery, or simply take in everything they have to offer for your next adventure.

Pack a water bottle and your comfiest shoes and head just a few miles west to enjoy the beauty that is Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Enjoy hikes for all levels or simply pack a picnic, take in the breathtaking desert scenery, and maybe catch sight of a burro or two. You’d never believe this wonder is hidden just beyond the flashy lights of the Las Vegas Strip.

There’s just so much that the valley has to offer for the entire family, all while being exclusively “Vegas”. What are you most excited to do on your next Vegas vacation?