Atlantis Casino Earned Eight Gold Regional Awards
The resort property secured top recognition in the 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada community vote.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Casino
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Community members throughout the region have selected the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa for eight Gold awards in this year's Best of Sierra Nevada honors. The South Reno property also saw its steakhouse and gaming offerings recognized in national rankings.
Why it matters
These awards reflect local sentiment toward a major employer and destination in the Truckee Meadows. The resort maintains its market position through these annual community-driven benchmarks.
The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa secured eight Gold awards in the 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada. The facility also holds a AAA Four Diamond designation and national rankings including No. 7 among casinos outside of Las Vegas.
The players
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
A Reno-based resort property owned by Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. that earned eight Gold awards.
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
The corporate entity that owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
The details
Voters across the Sierra Nevada region awarded the honors to the resort, which is owned and operated by Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. In addition to the eight Gold awards, the Atlantis Steakhouse was ranked the No. 10 Best Casino Restaurant in the country by USA TODAY. The property continues to operate under its existing AAA Four Diamond status while competing in these regional and national categories.
Timeline
Summer 2026: The Atlantis was named No. 7 Best Casino Outside Las Vegas by USA TODAY.
October 1, 2026: The resort officially received eight Gold awards for the 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada.
The Truckee Meadows View
The resort's performance in the 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada reinforces its standing within the local tourism market. These results mirror the facility's placement in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
Residents who participated in the regional voting have seen the final results of their ballots for this year's awards. The property remains open for guests looking to visit the venues recognized in the latest rankings.
The takeaway
These awards highlight the current local favorites for dining and gaming in the Truckee Meadows. Keep an eye on future regional business surveys to see which Reno establishments earn top spots in next year's rankings.
Further reading
For more on the local gaming industry and recent developments in the valley, visit the Casino section.
More information
To review the resort's offerings and recent news, visit the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa information portal.
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