Living in Reno, NV
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September 25th, 2012 at 1:29:09 PM
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Does anyone here actually live in Reno. I may have an employment opportunity there, and I wanted to know how the locals like living there. Pros and cons?
September 25th, 2012 at 2:18:48 PM
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I'm in Reno 3 days outta the week...what do you wanna know?
Personally, I'd rather live in Carson City (more "home" feeling)
All Reno casinos treat locals like DIRT, what I recommend is getting a POBox outta state and use that as your casino address...your offers will be 10x better.
If you need any specifics you can PM me...
Personally, I'd rather live in Carson City (more "home" feeling)
All Reno casinos treat locals like DIRT, what I recommend is getting a POBox outta state and use that as your casino address...your offers will be 10x better.
If you need any specifics you can PM me...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
September 26th, 2012 at 8:44:50 AM
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I was thinking more like non-casino living. Don't get me wrong, playing BJ is a big reason why I'm even considering, but I was wondering about crime, restaurants, snow (I don't like snow), and stuff. My job will be related to a college there.
September 26th, 2012 at 11:02:40 AM
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UNR? Or Truckee Meadows
The snow on the valley floor is not bad at all; maybe every five years it will last more than 24 hours...
Crime isn't bad...restaurants are plentiful, and the weather doesn't get bad at all normally...
Truthfully, if I could find work, I'd move to reno/cc area...
The snow on the valley floor is not bad at all; maybe every five years it will last more than 24 hours...
Crime isn't bad...restaurants are plentiful, and the weather doesn't get bad at all normally...
Truthfully, if I could find work, I'd move to reno/cc area...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
September 26th, 2012 at 11:31:48 AM
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Outside of the Casinos, and casino related tourism, what other areas provide employment? Ranching? Banking? Tech? State Government?
With the Reno casinos in decline, I would be worried about the long term prospects there, unless you are in a government related position. Even Higher Education may get hit hard as families move away to look for work.
With the Reno casinos in decline, I would be worried about the long term prospects there, unless you are in a government related position. Even Higher Education may get hit hard as families move away to look for work.
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September 26th, 2012 at 12:04:36 PM
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UNR. They pay considerably less than the market in my field. So I'm guessing the state budget is a mess with the decline in casino revenues?
September 26th, 2012 at 1:14:34 PM
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We lived in Sparks. Worked at Lawlor Center at UNR. Went to church at a UU fellowship in Reno. Was a regular at several of the casinos. Especially like the ones in Sparks - Western Village and John Ascuaga's Nugget. Western Village (affiliated with the Peppermill) would treat us good. Lots of shopping and entertainment. At the time we lived there (moved back to family in 2005) cost of living wasn't terrible. Campus, being sort of in the foothills of the mountains, was sort of strange.
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:09:58 PM
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I will just say that I was not impressed by the town when I spent some time there. Everything appeared to have been designed in 1982 and not really updated since.
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September 26th, 2012 at 2:15:00 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66I will just say that I was not impressed by the town when I spent some time there. Everything appeared to have been designed in 1982 and not really updated since.
Sounds like W Virginia. Reno was a swell place
in the 70's, but its heyday is long gone. All the
Calif casinos stole their business, and 90%
of it was from Calif. My mother lived in Sacramento
for decades and they'd go to Reno twice a month.
Why bother when there's a casino in the next county
now.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 26th, 2012 at 2:35:13 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhy bother when there's a casino in the next county now.
Because those local casino's offer NOTHING in the way of comps, as well as have NO decent video poker, and NO crap's.
However, there are a COUPLE Indian casino's in California that are very nice (Harrah's Rincon: Because it's assosciated with Harrah's; Barona: Because it actually DOES give decent comps AND has good video poker AND a pretty close version to REAL craps)
But then again, if I lived close enough to go to Barona...I'd ALSO only be a couple hours away from VEGAS...lol, so what's the point?
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
September 26th, 2012 at 2:36:56 PM
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Because Vegas is a 4 hour drive from just about anywhere between Los Angeles and San Diego. The CA Casinos are as close as an hour or as far as 2 hours. That is a significant difference in time and gas.
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September 26th, 2012 at 3:08:28 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66Because Vegas is a 4 hour drive from just about anywhere between Los Angeles and San Diego. The CA Casinos are as close as an hour or as far as 2 hours. That is a significant difference in time and gas.
I suppose...but it's also VEGAS, as opposed to an indian casino (Even if you wanted to go from Gas Lamp to Barona, to Rincon and BACK, it's going to take you a few hours...)
Hell, like I said, I drive 3 hours to get to Reno, weekly.
And if you're anywhere in the Valley, just hit the 15 to Barstow...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
September 26th, 2012 at 4:07:29 PM
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Quote: TIMSPEEDI suppose...but it's also VEGAS, as opposed to an indian casino ..
But usually thats what you want, a casual local
casino. Go play, go home. Sleep in your own bed.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 26th, 2012 at 4:39:43 PM
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If there was light rail direct or a bullet train (no stops) between Vegas and Reno, it might be good for both cities. Might help kill all surrounding competition, or at least make them give better offers.
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September 26th, 2012 at 5:55:26 PM
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not sure I agree. What tourist is gonna be in Vegas and think to himself Why don't I go to Reno, a place with all the same gambling opportunities but less dining and nightlife!
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September 26th, 2012 at 6:20:15 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66not sure I agree. What tourist is gonna be in Vegas and think to himself Why don't I go to Reno, a place with all the same gambling opportunities but less dining and nightlife!
Well, I would go to Reno, and I lived in Vegas for over 14 years. Hey, there's skiing. More like real skiing than Charleston.
The gambling might improve in Reno with a hard link to Vegas, so it might help both cities. And Reno would be a hub to attact nearby people who then can easily get to Vegas. A few nice cabin/restarant cars, some light entertainment on the way (band on the train)
Or it could all be a big BUST like you said, heh. Just thinking outloud./
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September 26th, 2012 at 8:52:51 PM
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That's okay. Local Indian casinos do not have to be better than Vegas and they don't have to be equal to Vegas ... they just have to offer slot machines, blackjack and flashing lights. Thunder Valley bleeds Reno dry. Its geography over quality any day. You don't need a room comp if its only an hour away, you won't have a room at all. Meanwhile the Indian Casinos are using their profits to build spas and hotels anyway.Quote: TIMSPEEDBecause those local casino's offer NOTHING in the way of comps, as well as have NO decent video poker, and NO crap's.
The Bear is retired but I believe his blog The Bear Growls contained some comments about Crime and Reno.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:42:02 PM
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I watched the cops like show about Reno. Some pretty crazy people and police in Reno. I think it is on Netflix, Reno 911.
September 26th, 2012 at 10:46:28 PM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffI watched the cops like show about Reno. Some pretty crazy people and police in Reno. I think it is on Netflix, Reno 911.
none of which was filmed in Reno, nor really ABOUT Reno...was more of just improv comedy...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
