| Emerald River | |
|---|---|
| Address | Casino Drive, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. |
| No. of rooms | 6,100 (original plans) |
| Signature attractions | Emerald River Golf Course |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Coordinates | 35°07′32″N 114°35′59″W / 35.125531°N 114.599788°W |
Emerald River is an unfinished resort project in Laughlin, Nevada. It was proposed by developer John Midby in 1988, and would have included four hotel-casino properties, as well as other features such as a shopping mall. The total project would cost $800 million, and would cover 394 acres (159 ha).
Emerald River was to be built in phases over a 10-year period, but financial problems put a halt to construction in 1990, before completion of the first phase. Two towers, rising 7 and 14 stories, have been left unfinished since then. An 18-hole golf course was the only feature to reach completion, operating from 1990 to 2005.
Las Vegas developer Nick Azouz purchased the property during the 2000s, and planned to finish the project as a golf course community, accompanied by a hotel-casino. However, financial problems also prevented these plans from materializing.