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Vegas has been attempting to go smoke free since the early 90s. The first casino to ban cigarette smoking was at Silver City Casino in 1991.
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It was the original mega sign. Not quite a super pylon but big enough that it was a statement piece. The champaign...
Published 03/24/24
Nothing special is probably a very good way to describe the Royal Nevada. Not that it wasn’t nice or well located, it just wasn’t memorable. Think Monte Carlo Vegas and its luxury on a budget theme. Mix that with the opening of 4 new Vegas properties in 1955 and the answer to the question is yes,...
Published 03/23/24
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The office of Sam “Ace” Rothstein and the Tangiers sports book in Martin Scorsese’s Casino was filmed on the site of an unopened casino at the Jockey Club (Vintagelasvegas.com)
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This is a photo I didn’t even know existed and it blew my mind when I found it, like...
Published 03/17/24