Casino History
Club Primadonna (Reno, NV)
Colony Casino (Reno, NV)
Ernest "Ernie" J. Primm
Gambling History
Gambling Laws / Regulations: Reno Red Line Ordinance
Gaming History
Governing / Regulatory Bodies: Reno City Council (NV)
It Really Happened
Law Enforcement / Judicial System: Lawsuit
Nevada
Reno--Nevada
United States
Reno's Divisive Gambling Zone
1947-1970 For some businesses, the Red Line was beneficial; for others, detrimental. The Red Line designated a rectangular region of downtown Reno, Nevada in which casinos with unlimited gambling could exist. Clubs offering gambling outside…