Carson City brewpub approved for slots

NEVADA -- As reported by the Nevada Appeal: "A downtown Carson City restaurant and brewpub won a recommendation Wednesday for an unrestricted slot license from the state Gaming Control Board.

"The recommendation for Doppelganger's bar and grill on Carson Street will be presented later this month to the Gaming Commission, which makes the final decision on gaming applications.

"General Manager John Sieben said the license is part of an overall business plan designed to turn the former sports bar into a more upscale operation.

"...He said they want to focus more on becoming a 'more upscale eatery.' But, he said, after the restaurant shuts down at 10 p.m. Doppelganger's turns into a bar with karaoke, disc jockeys and live music on different nights.

"...At this point, Sieben said they intend to keep a slot route operator to provide the gambling so they can concentrate on other aspects of the business. Their license will permit up to 17 machines and can be increased if business warrants it..."