Las Vegas History Series - Westward Ho Motel & Casino

Las Vegas History Series - Westward Ho Motel & Casino

Gambling Memorabilia
When the Westward Ho opened in 1963 it was the only casino motel resort in Las Vegas. During its existence the Westward Ho was also advertised as b...
Las Vegas Series - New York New York

Las Vegas Series - New York New York

Gambling Memorabilia
Construction of the New York New York Hotel & Casino began in March of 1995, construction of the hotel was completed two years later and the ca...
Las Vegas History Series - Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas History Series - Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino

Barbary Coast
On March 2, 1979, Michael Gaughan, son of legendary casino owner Jackie Gaughan, opened the Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino on the famous "Four Co...
Goodbye 2016; A Look Back at the Year

Goodbye 2016; A Look Back at the Year

Donald Trump
Tonight we will say "goodbye" to 2016 and welcome the New Year with fireworks over the Las Vegas Strip and champagne or other libations in hand.  B...
Las Vegas History Series - Bellagio Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas History Series - Bellagio Hotel & Casino

Bellagio
The Bellagio Hotel & Casino - or as this writer often calls it "Terry Benedict's place," Terry Benedict is the fictional owner of the Bellagio ...
Haunted Las Vegas

Haunted Las Vegas

Bally's
Sometimes what happens in Vegas stays even into the afterlife. The end of October brings thoughts of Halloween and tales of ghosts and haunted hous...
Las Vegas History Series - Stardust Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas History Series - Stardust Hotel & Casino

Casino Chips
The resort was conceived and built by Tony Cornero, who died in 1955 before construction was completed. When the hotel opened, it had the largest ...
Las Vegas History Series - Slots-A-Fun & O'Sheas Casinos

Las Vegas History Series - Slots-A-Fun & O'Sheas Casinos

Casino Chips
When most people think of modern Las Vegas the first thing that will come to their mind is the glitz and glamour of the mega-casinos, such as the B...
Subject: Las Vegas History Series - Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino

Subject: Las Vegas History Series - Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino

Casino Chips
The uniquely Japanese inspired Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino opened in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip in November of 1979. The architectural d...
Las Vegas History Series - Klondike Casino Resort

Las Vegas History Series - Klondike Casino Resort

Casino Chips
The Klondike Hotel and Casino, formally the Kona Kai Motel and then the Klondike Inn, was a modest sized 150 room motel with almost 8,000 square fe...