Here at Online Casino Conditions, we like to review brick 'n mortar land-based gambling destinations around the world. As always, one of the hotspots is Las Vegas. More specifically, the locals gaming market is seeing a surge in new resort destination properties for out-of-towners.

A casino that often gets overlooked in Vegas, but is actually a gem in the middle of the Nevada desert, is Silverton. On its way to becoming a Las Vegas destination resort, Silverton remodeled its rooms in 2004, put $25 million in renovations toward their property in 2006 alone and is planning to start a $500 million expansion in June of this year. Located in close proximity to both McCarran International Airport and Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip), Silverton offers a great alternative to the business and congestion of the Strip. Furthermore, Silverton is themed on a modern hip vibe integrated with an outdoor, lodging theme that has helped mark it as one of the better local Las Vegas Casinos.

Although not quite as prized as Green Valley Ranch or the highly touted Red Rock Resort, Silverton will certainly be by the end of 2009, which is when their $500 Million expansion is scheduled to be complete. A 25-story hotel tower with 360 rooms is planned to go up, along with a 30,000 square foot gambling expansion, an 1,800 square foot parking garage, 25,000 square foot restaurant, pool, lounge, concert amphitheatre, entertainment venue, convention center, and a $15 million spa.

Current rooms are planned for renovation once again, which management promises will be just as good as the fanciest suites on the Strip. Silverton already has five restaurants, hip lounges and one of the largest tropical fish aquariums in the world. Holding over 118,000 gallons of water and viewable from three sides, the aquarium features an interactive fish feeding and mermaid show every day. There is also a large neon lit jellyfish aquarium and several fresh water aquariums resembling real Nevada trout streams and Red Rock Canyon waterways.

With the upcoming expansion on the way, Silverton will certainly be a viable option for out of town visitors who either cannot find good space on the Strip or simply do not want to be on it. If you are tired of logging into the online casinos and want to experience the real thing in Las Vegas, you should definitely give Silverton a chance.