Las Vegas History Series - Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
Caesars Palace

Las Vegas History Series - Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino

The Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino In August 2016 Caesars Palace will celebrate its 50th Anniversary.  As the parties start and Caesars Palace prepares for its Golden Anniversary we look back a...
Las Vegas History Series - Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino
Gambling Memorabilia

Las Vegas History Series - Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino

The Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino The Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino opened to the public on June 21, 1996.  The Monte Carlo was originally known as the "Grand Victoria" and its architecture and int...
Las Vegas History Series - Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
Adventuredome

Las Vegas History Series - Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Circus Circus Hotel and Casino opened on October 18, 1968, initially owned by Jay Sarno and Stanley Mallin.  At the time of its opening Circus Circus included only ...
Las Vegas History Series - Fremont Hotel
Downtown Las Vegas

Las Vegas History Series - Fremont Hotel

The Fremont Hotel Last week, on May 18th 2016, the Fremont Hotel celebrated its 60th Anniversary.    Designed by architect Wayne McAllister when the Fremont Hotel opened its doors in 1956 it was th...
Las Vegas History Series - The Pioneer Club Casino
Gambling Memorabilia

Las Vegas History Series - The Pioneer Club Casino

The Pioneer Club Casino We here at Spinettis listen to our customers; this week's entry is from one of our customer who came in and said "you should write about the Pioneer Club."  Well, sir your w...
Las Vegas History Series - The Stratosphere
Gambling Memorabilia

Las Vegas History Series - The Stratosphere

Stratosphere Hotel & Casino Saturday April 30, 2016 marked the 20 year anniversary for the most unique hotel and casino on the Las Vegas strip, the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino.      The St...
Las Vegas History Series - Aladdin Hotel & Casino
Aladdin

Las Vegas History Series - Aladdin Hotel & Casino

Aladdin Hotel & Casino The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966, with flower petals pouring from the ceiling and onto guests as they entered the hall.  The opening entertainment included comedian...
Las Vegas History Series - Pussycat A Go Go Casino
Las Vegas History

Las Vegas History Series - Pussycat A Go Go Casino

Pussycat A Go Go Casino Thirty-one years before Las Vegas' preeminent Rock & Roll Casino the  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opened its doors there was Pussycat A Go Go. Opened in 1964 Pussycat...
The Opening Day of the Mirage Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas History

The Opening Day of the Mirage Hotel & Casino

The Opening Day of the Mirage Hotel & Casino The cool Las Vegas morning of November 22, 1989 was witness to hundreds of people, Las Vegas locals and tourist alike, standing on Las Vegas...