By Ashleigh Speaker
Join the Carson Nugget in Carson City as it celebrates its 67th anniversary during the month of March with giveaways, comedy and more.
History
The Carson Nugget opened on March 1, 1954 by Richard Graves. “The Carson Nugget took right off” Graves said during a 1978 interview with the University of Nevada’s Oral History Program. “It was very surprising to me because Carson was as sleepy little town: There wasn’t much business in town.”
During the grand opening, between March 5, 6, 7 of 1954, the famous Awful Awful Sandwich was offered for 55 cents.
In 1958, the Nugget was sold to the Adams family, which later transferred the title to the Hop and Mae Adams Trust.
In 2015, Dean DiLullo with M1 Gaming became the new owner of the Carson Nugget Casino and Hotel. The casino has over 300 slots as well as table games, Keno, Bingo and a Sports Book.
The property now includes 3 dining options inside the casino. Angelina’s Italian Steakhouse, The All-American Eatery, and Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar. This property also has an 8,000-square-foot banquet and events facility on the second floor. The casino also operates The Carson Tahoe Hotel.
Carson Comedy Club is Back!
Comedy is back at the Carson Nugget starting Friday, March 12. The Carson Comedy Club is kicking off with local comedians on Friday, March 12 and March 19 at 8 p.m. The shows will be hosted by comedian Brian Lee. Limited seats available, so get there early.
Bob Zany, a Carson Comedy Club favorite and star of the Casino Boss movie, will be featured on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for sale at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget. Follow Carson Comedy Club on Facebook here to get the latest Comedy Club information!
The Famous Awful Awful Burger
The famous Awful Awful Burger was created by Dick Graves at the Carson Nugget on March 1, 1954. Dick Graves opened the Carson Nugget Casino and served the first Awful Awful Burger on opening day of the Carson Nugget. Carson Nugget is the home of the original Awful Awful Burger.
The Awful Awful consists of two all-beef patties served with four slices of cheese and served with seasoned French Fries. Graves later opened casinos in Reno and began to serve the famous burger there too.
The original Awful Awful Burger is still available on the All American Eatery menu, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and now also features the new, Super Awful Awful Burger.
Visit www.ccnugget.com and follow Carson Nugget on Facebook here for more information. The Carson Nugget is located at 507 N Carson St, Carson City.
