Aileen M.
Yelp
Upon purchasing the Sands Regency hotel-casino in 2017, Owner Jacobs Entertainment has rebranded the property as J Resort. With several phases of renovations planned, its first phase (now complete) includes a remodeled casino floor (there is a high-limit area, a non-smoking area, a beautiful lobby area for hotel guests), a new casual restaurant called Hanna's table, a high-end restaurant called J Pauls' Italian Steakhouse, a snack and beverage area called Hanna's Express, a lounge area called Afterglow Lounge, a new year-round accessible pool area, and renovated hotel rooms.
There were still remnants of the Sands Regency on the casino floor in March 2023 with its casino chips, rewards card, and roulette table. When we visited in May, they were still renovating the main casino floor's ceiling but there were no more signs of Sands Regency casino chips, rewards card, and gaming tables. With our recent visit in June, the J Resort looks and feels great (clean, sleek, and modern). While I'm sad at losing another legendary casino in Reno, I am excited about the new owners' vision for downtown Reno. I always liked the small casino: the gaming tables always had a friendly feel and The Copa Restaurant had a classic Las Vegas feel with good food.
So far, we have been enjoying the renovations at J Resort - both on the casino floor and at their buffet/restaurant.