By Richard N. Velotta, courtesy of the Las Vegas Sun/McClatchy-Tribune Regional News
The Nevada Gaming Commission conducted its monthly meeting today in Las Vegas.
The issue: A transfer of interest in a gaming license held by Silver Nugget Holdings was considered for Lucky Silver Gaming LLC.
The vote: 5-0
What it means: The transfer was approved. Lucky Silver operates the Silver Nugget, the Opera House and the Lucky Club in North Las Vegas and partners with Fifth Street Gaming, which also will manage the Downtown Grand.
Gaming commissioners inquired about the Downtown Grand, and Fifth Street Gaming CEO Seth Schorr said renovations on the property are ahead of schedule.
He said he expects the property -- the former Lady Luck casino -- to open in the fall and reservations will be available online June 15. The property is being converted to a 650-room boutique hotel and will be the first Las Vegas property and the largest hotel to be affiliated with Choice Hotels' "Ascend" collection.
Ascend is Choice's high-end affiliation, which includes the Comfort Inn and Clarion brands.
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