While a locals casino, the resort was designed with an upscale element. Green Valley Ranch opened on December 18, 2001, with 201 rooms and a 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m 2) casino. In addition to a hotel-casino, the company also planned to build a mixed-use project to accompany it.Ĭonstruction began in 2000, after American Nevada partnered with Station Casinos, which would co-own and operate the property. The resort was initially proposed by American Nevada Corporation, which received city approval to build it in 1996. It is owned and operated by Station Casinos, and includes a 143,891 sq ft (13,367.9 m 2) casino. Green Valley Ranch is a hotel and casino located within the eponymous community in Henderson, Nevada.