The Nevada Gaming Commission unanivoted to approve the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks on Thursday, capping a long – and at times, contentious – journey for the project that started more than 15 years ago.

The commission approved the Sparks Marina casino project just east of Reno a few weeks after the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended the approval of its license. Legends Bay Casino is eyeing a late summer opening.

“We have not committed to a specific date at this point because things can change at the last minute,” said Court Cardinal, regional president of Olympia Gaming. “Hopefully, it will open in August.”