On this date May 27, 1994 “Boomtown”, now known as the Silverton Las Vegas, opened near I-15 and Blue Diamond Road. Boomtown (Silverton) is a 300-room hotel and casino in near the southern end of the Las Vegas Valley. Located on an 80-acre site, the hotel’s market is California tourists and locals. The 64,701-square-foot casino is set on a rustic lodge and water motif.
On December 2, 1997 it was renamed as the Silverton. In 2004, a $150-million renovation included the opening of a 145,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop. The property has been renovated in 2004, 2008 (parking Garage) and 2009. TheSilverton is currently owned and operated by Ed Roski.