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{{Short description|Hotel and casino in Nevada, United States}}
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name=Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel|
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address=5255 [[Boulder Highway]]
|location=[[Sunrise Manor, Nevada]]|
logo=Eastside Cannery Hotel and Casino.svg|
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rooms=307|
date_opened={{Start date and age|August 28, 2008}}|
date_closed={{Start date and age| March 17, 2020}}|
space_gaming={{convert|63876|sqft|abbr=on}}|
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owner=[[Boyd Gaming]]|
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website={{URL|eastsidecannery.com}}
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'''Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel''' is a closed [[locals casino]] on the [[Boulder Strip]] in [[Sunrise Manor, Nevada]], owned and operated by [[Boyd Gaming]]. The Eastside Cannery includes a {{convert|63876|sqft|abbr=on}} casino and 307 rooms in a 16-story tower. It was developed by [[Cannery Casino Resorts]] at a cost of $250 million. It is a sister property to the original [[Cannery Casino and Hotel]], opened in [[North Las Vegas]] in 2003.

The Eastside Cannery replaced the Nevada Palace, a small hotel-casino that had occupied a portion of the land since 1979. Construction began on April 30, 2007, and the Eastside Cannery opened on August 28, 2008. It was the first hotel-casino to be built on [[Boulder Highway]] since [[Boulder Station]], which opened in 1994. Boyd acquired the Eastside Cannery in 2016, when it purchased Cannery Casino Resorts. The property closed on March 17, 2020, because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada]]. Due to a lack of customer demand, it remains closed as of 2025.

== History ==
Eastside Cannery was developed by [[Cannery Casino Resorts]]. A portion of the land was previously occupied by the Nevada Palace, a small hotel and casino,<ref name=Come>{{cite news |last=Stutz |first=Howard |title=Second Cannery to come |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Sep-08-Fri-2006/business/9521481.html |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=September 8, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907115146/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Sep-08-Fri-2006/business/9521481.html |archive-date=September 7, 2008}}</ref> which opened on July 3, 1979.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nevada Palace To Open |url=http://hendersonlibraries.sobeklibrary.com/HL00002885/00001/ |work=Henderson Home News |date=June 14, 1979 |access-date=November 21, 2023 |page=21 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121162800/http://hendersonlibraries.sobeklibrary.com/HL00002885/00001/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nevada Palace Opens July 3rd |url=http://hendersonlibraries.sobeklibrary.com/HL00002889/00001/ |work=Henderson Home News |date=June 28, 1979 |access-date=November 21, 2023 |page=29 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121162758/http://hendersonlibraries.sobeklibrary.com/HL00002889/00001/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Raymond |first=Flo |title=Nevada Palace Grand Opening for 'Your Majesty!' |url=http://hendersonlibraries.sobeklibrary.com/HL00002893/00001/ |work=Henderson Home News |date=July 12, 1979 |access-date=November 21, 2023 |page=19 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121162759/http://hendersonlibraries.sobeklibrary.com/HL00002893/00001/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Bill Wortman, later a co-owner of Cannery Casino Resorts,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2002/Nov-05-Tue-2002/business/19995844.html|title=Cannery relies on own good name|last=Simpson|first=Jeff|date=November 5, 2002|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030106004304/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2002/Nov-05-Tue-2002/business/19995844.html|archive-date=January 6, 2003}}</ref> bought a stake in the Nevada Palace in 1985.<ref name=TheirWay>{{cite news |last=Benston |first=Liz |title=Cannery partners did it their way |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/sep/13/cannery-partners-did-it-their-way/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=September 13, 2008}}</ref><ref name=Underway/> The original [[Cannery Casino and Hotel]] opened in [[North Las Vegas]] in 2003,<ref>{{cite news |title=Cannery's advent spells Nevada Palace's end |url=https://reviewjournal.newsbank.com/search?text=%22Cannery%27s%20advent%20spells%20Nevada%20Palace%27s%20end%22&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B0%5D=LVBPL |work=Las Vegas Business Press |date=October 2, 2006 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120183839/https://reviewjournal.newsbank.com/search?text=%22Cannery%27s%20advent%20spells%20Nevada%20Palace%27s%20end%22&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B0%5D=LVBPL |url-status=live }}</ref> and plans for an expansion of the brand had already been considered by that time.<ref name=Uncanny>{{cite news |last=Simpson |first=Jeff |title=An Uncanny competitor: Group seeks to create niche for Cannery in North Las Vegas |url=http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/Aug-03-Sat-2002/business/19257014.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 3, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020905131215/http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/Aug-03-Sat-2002/business/19257014.html |archive-date=September 5, 2002}}</ref> In 2005, [[Oaktree Capital Management]] purchased a 33-percent stake in Cannery Casino Resorts, which announced its intention to build future properties.<ref>{{cite news |last=Benston |first=Liz |title=Cannery owner looks to expand |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/aug/02/cannery-owner-looks-to-expand/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=August 2, 2005}}</ref> Oaktree's financial contribution allowed Wortman to buy out his partner in the Nevada Palace.<ref name=TheirWay/>

In September 2006, plans were confirmed for a second Cannery, which would replace the Nevada Palace.<ref name=Come/> A [[groundbreaking]] ceremony for the Eastside Cannery took place on April 30, 2007, and included the demolition of 100 rooms at the Nevada Palace. The remaining 100 rooms and the casino would stay operational during much of the construction period,<ref name=Underway>{{cite news |title=Eastside Cannery under way |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/eastside-cannery-under-way/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 1, 2007 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120152122/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/eastside-cannery-under-way/ |url-status=live }}</ref> before closing on February 29, 2008.<ref name=Goodbyes>{{cite news |title=Nevada Palace saying its last goodbyes |author=Arnold M. Knightly |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/nevada-palace-saying-its-last-goodbyes/ |newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=29 February 2008 |access-date=19 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Losing a lesser palace |author=Mike Trask |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/feb/29/losing-lesser-palace/ |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun |date=29 February 2008 |access-date=19 February 2012}}</ref> The former Nevada Palace land is now the Eastside Cannery's front parking lot along [[Boulder Highway]].<ref name=Goodbyes/>

The Eastside Cannery was designed by Klai Juba Architects, with M.J. Dean as [[general contractor]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Illia |first=Tony |title=ProLogis plans new industrial park in Las Vegas |url=http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2007/05/04/news/iq_14117764.txt |work=Las Vegas Business Press |date=May 4, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090506164420/http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2007/05/04/news/iq_14117764.txt |archive-date=May 6, 2009}}</ref> It would compete against [[Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas|Sam's Town]], [[Boulder Station]], and [[Arizona Charlie's Boulder]]. It was the first hotel-casino to be built on Boulder Highway since the completion of Boulder Station in 1994.<ref name=Underway/><ref name=Groovy/> The Eastside Cannery cost $250 million to develop,<ref name=Timely/><ref name=Promise/> a low price compared with other recent locals casinos such as the [[Red Rock Resort]] and [[M Resort]]. It was built as a slightly higher-end sister property to the original Cannery.<ref name=Low>{{cite news |last=Benston |first=Liz |title=Low cost is Eastside Cannery's major innovation |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/aug/28/low-cost-eastside-cannerys-major-innovation/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=August 28, 2008}}</ref> The 16-story tower rises 211 feet, and was [[topped off]] on December 7, 2007.<ref name=Groovy>{{cite news |last=Knightly |first=Arnold M. |title=Groovy going for Eastside Cannery |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/groovy-going-for-eastside-cannery/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=December 8, 2007 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120160910/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/groovy-going-for-eastside-cannery/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The tower exterior features an industrial design,<ref name=Low/><ref name=Packs/> consisting of bronze, glass, and steel.<ref name=Butcher>{{cite news |last=Butcher |first=Len |title=Eastside Cannery opens its doors |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/eastside-cannery-opens-its-doors/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 27, 2008 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151712/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/eastside-cannery-opens-its-doors/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Eastside Cannery Casino opens in Las Vegas |url=https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Eastside-Cannery-Casino-opens-in-Las-Vegas |website=Travel Weekly |access-date=November 21, 2023 |date=August 28, 2008}}</ref>

The Eastside Cannery opened on August 28, 2008,<ref name=Packs>{{cite news |last=Clark |first=Dave |title=Crowd packs Eastside Cannery casino on inaugural night |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/aug/29/crowds-pack-eastside-cannery-casino-its-inaugural-/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=August 29, 2008 |archive-date=January 24, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124181529/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/aug/29/crowds-pack-eastside-cannery-casino-its-inaugural-/ |url-status=live }}</ref> amid the [[Great Recession]].<ref name=Promise>{{cite news |last=Knightly |first=Arnold M. |title=Eastern Promise |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/eastern-promise/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 12, 2008 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151714/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/eastern-promise/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Low/><ref>{{cite news |last=Knightly |first=Arnold M. |title=Eastside Cannery celebrates 1-year anniversary and progress made amid recession |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/eastside-cannery-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-and-progress-made-amid-recession/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 28, 2009 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151711/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/eastside-cannery-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-and-progress-made-amid-recession/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The property employed nearly 1,100 people.<ref name=Timely>{{cite news |last=Knightly |first=Arnold M. |title=A timely premiere? |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/a-timely-premiere/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 25, 2008 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120152121/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/a-timely-premiere/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The workforce included former employees of the Nevada Palace.<ref name=Underway/><ref name=Timely/> The Eastside Cannery has 307 rooms,<ref name=Staff/> and a {{convert|63876|sqft|abbr=on}} casino.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3428|title=Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage (2017 data)|date=March 6, 2018|publisher=[[Nevada Gaming Control Board]]|access-date=November 21, 2023|page=4|archive-date=December 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225155040/http://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3428|url-status=dead}}</ref> It opened with 2,187 slot machines and 26 table games, as well as a 450-seat bingo hall and a [[sportsbook]].<ref name=Staff>{{cite news |last=Knightly |first=Arnold M. |title=Staff, property ready for Eastside Cannery's opening night |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/staff-property-ready-for-eastside-cannerys-opening-night/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 28, 2008 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120152328/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/staff-property-ready-for-eastside-cannerys-opening-night/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2010, a portion of the casino floor was dedicated to coin-operated slot machines, boosting the property's popularity among older gamblers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Benston |first=Liz |title=Coin-operated slots bring back sound of old Vegas |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2010/apr/20/many-players-eager-get-their-hands-dirty/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=April 20, 2010 |archive-date=December 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204080209/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2010/apr/20/many-players-eager-get-their-hands-dirty/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Powers |first=Ashley |title=Coin is still king at classic slot machines |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-nov-21-la-na-hometown-las-vegas-20101121-story.html |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=November 21, 2010}}</ref> The Eastside Cannery opened with several restaurants, including a buffet and a steakhouse.<ref>{{cite news |last=Knapp-Rinella |first=Heidi |title=Eastside Cannery opens with five restaurants |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/eastside-cannery-opens-with-five-restaurants/ |access-date=November 21, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 29, 2008 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120160841/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/eastside-cannery-opens-with-five-restaurants/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Eastside Cannery casino to open Thursday |author=Dave Clark |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/aug/27/eastside-cannery-casino-open-thursday/ |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun |date=27 August 2008 |access-date=19 February 2012 |archive-date=September 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080902185620/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/aug/27/eastside-cannery-casino-open-thursday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The 16th floor included a lounge and restaurant overlooking the [[Las Vegas Valley]].<ref name=Promise/><ref>{{cite news |last=Levitan |first=Corey |title=Eastside Cannery's One Six serves tapas in modern setting |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/eastside-cannerys-one-six-serves-tapas-in-modern-setting/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 21, 2009 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151711/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/eastside-cannerys-one-six-serves-tapas-in-modern-setting/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Other features included a pool, a spa,<ref name=Staff/> and {{convert|20000|sqft|abbr=on}} of meeting space.<ref name=Butcher/>

The property became part of [[Boyd Gaming]] in December 2016 through its acquisition of Cannery Casino Resorts.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Boyd Gaming Completes Acquisition Of Las Vegas Assets Of Cannery Casino Resorts|publisher=Boyd Gaming|date=December 20, 2016|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boyd-gaming-completes-acquisition-of-las-vegas-assets-of-cannery-casino-resorts-300381988.html|via=PR Newswire|access-date=December 20, 2016|archive-date=December 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221091709/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boyd-gaming-completes-acquisition-of-las-vegas-assets-of-cannery-casino-resorts-300381988.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Boyd closed several amenities at the Eastside Cannery, including the bingo hall, the sportsbook, and all but one restaurant.<ref>{{cite news |last=Velotta |first=Richard N. |title=Eastside Cannery remains open despite 2 restaurant closures |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/eastside-cannery-remains-open-despite-2-restaurant-closures/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 4, 2018 |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120151717/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/eastside-cannery-remains-open-despite-2-restaurant-closures/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Question of the Day |url=https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/question/eastside-cannery/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Advisor |date=February 11, 2019 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121175654/https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/question/eastside-cannery/ |url-status=live }}</ref> State casinos were ordered to close on March 17, 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada]]. Most casinos reopened later that year,<ref>{{cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |title=13 Nevada casinos still closed after pandemic shutdown |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/13-nevada-casinos-still-closed-after-pandemic-shutdown-2303568/ |access-date=November 30, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 15, 2021 |archive-date=November 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130162220/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/13-nevada-casinos-still-closed-after-pandemic-shutdown-2303568/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Svoboda |first=Dylan |title=Some Nevada casinos still closed, some may never reopen |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/some-nevada-casinos-still-closed-some-may-never-reopen-2379227/ |access-date=November 30, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=June 16, 2021 |archive-date=November 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130162220/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/some-nevada-casinos-still-closed-some-may-never-reopen-2379227/ |url-status=live }}</ref> although the Eastside Cannery remains closed as of 2025. Most of its customer base relocated to Sam's Town, also owned by Boyd. Reopening of the Eastside Cannery is contingent on customer demand.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ross |first=McKenna |title=Boyd Gaming to keep Eastside Cannery closed for now |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/boyd-gaming-to-keep-eastside-cannery-closed-for-now-2613352/ |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 27, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Stutz |first=Howard |title=Boyd won't demolish Eastside Cannery, but it remains closed |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-gaming-boyd-wont-demolish-east-cannery-but-it-remains-closed |access-date=November 20, 2023 |work=The Nevada Independent |date=July 27, 2022 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121144501/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-gaming-boyd-wont-demolish-east-cannery-but-it-remains-closed |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.eastsidecannery.com Official website]
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