Klondike Sunset Casino licensed, soon to reopen

have done there,” Commission Chairman Tony Alamo said. “We all know the property. You have really rejuvenated, almost made it new.”

The casino closed in 2014 after its owner, John Woodrum, died.

Alamo said the revenue projections for the casino are conservative and look viable.

“It’s a win-win for you personally, and of course the community benefits,” he said.

Familian said he and partner Jon Athey have been in the gaming business for 16 years, starting with gas stations. They bought the property in December 2015 and have been working nonstop to get it reopened.

The casino sits on 2.2 acres at 444 W. Sunset Road west of Boulder Highway.

Familian, owner of slot machine route operator Nevada Gaming Partners, faced questions in 2014 about his wife’s involvement in a licensed medical marijuana dispensary.

Familian told the Gaming Commission at the time that his wife, Sarah, had sold her 8 percent stake in GB Sciences Nevada LLC. The business was awarded one of 18 medical marijuana dispensary licenses by the Clark County Commission.

The sale eliminated any conflict with a regulatory request that gaming license holders stay away from the medical marijuana business. Contact Sean Whaley at swhaley@reviewjournal.com or 775-461-3820. Find @seanw801 on Twitter.