\nMesquite has grown and changed a lot since my parents and I built this,” Lee said. “We want Eureka to grow and change with it. I believe Mesquite is one of the top residential communities in the Southwest and I want to be sure Eureka looks like and captivates the greatness and authenticity of this community.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nLee’s family sold Eureka to its employees in 2015, which makes it Nevada’s only 100% employee-owned casino company. Lee says the $40 million investment is only the beginning of a revitalization of the property.<\/span><\/p>\nAfter the hotel and casino updates are complete, Lee says the company will focus on expanding the destination’s footprint with mixed-use offerings, including residential units and retail shopping.<\/span><\/p>\nEureka Casino Resort CEO Andre Carrier said the goal is to update the property while retaining its charm.<\/span><\/p>\n\nThis is an investment in the guest experience,” Carrier noted. “Eureka is blessed to have many longtime guests who call us home. For them, we’ll be sure not to change the essence of the Eureka experience. These improvements will make visiting Eureka even more fun and enjoyable.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nThe mixed-use development will be built on what’s currently vacant land behind the casino building. The plan is to build apartments and condominiums, some of which will be used for employee housing.<\/span><\/p>\nLee and Carrier say the housing and retail undertaking could cost as much as $60 million. The plan is in the early stages, and local approvals for the project haven’t yet been secured.<\/span><\/p>\n