Reno, Nevada

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Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 180,480, making it the third largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas and Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles north-east of Lake Tahoe in the high desert. Reno shares its eastern border with the city of Sparks. Reno, known as The Biggest Little City in the World, is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.

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County seat - Washoe County, Nevada - 2000 - Las Vegas - Henderson - Nevada - Carson City - Lake Tahoe - Sparks - Casino - Harrah's Entertainment

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Reno is the corporate headquarters for International Gaming Technology, which manufactures most of the nation's slot machines.

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