Under state law, a nonrestricted license is automatically deemed surrendered if tax obligations are three months behind.
The Siena had until Thursday to make good on its tax obligations. The commission earlier this month suspended the casino's gambling license for not maintaining enough bankroll to pay winnings, but the commission immediately stayed the suspension so the casino could keep operating under strict conditions.
The filing comes as the Nevada Gaming Commission planned to meet Thursday morning to consider the fate of the hotel-casino that employs about 300 people on the banks of the Truckee River in downtown Reno. Lawyers for the Siena Hotel Spa Casino confirmed the company, Wild Game LLC, filed for bankruptcy protection late Wednesday in the Northern District of California.Īttorney Matthew Kelly said the company planned to release a statement later Thursday. (AP) - A Reno casino facing suspension of its gambling license has filed for bankruptcy protection as it tries to stay open despite owing about $153,000 in delinquent casino taxes and fees.
