Casino Gaming History and News

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
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...
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...
Gambling Memorabilia
Las Vegas History Series - The Mint Hotel & Casino
The Mint Hotel & Casino
The Mint Hotel & Casino opened in Downtown Las Vegas in 1957. The casino name was suggested by the wife of Milton Prell, who was the owner of the Sahara Hotel &...

Spinettis News
Breaking News! Spinettis Gaming is changing our Saturday Hours!
To better serve our customers we are changing our Saturday Retail Store Hours. Spinettis Gaming will now be open on Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Spinettis Retail Store hours during ...

El Rancho
Las Vegas History Series - Silver Bird & El Rancho Hotel and Casino
Silver Bird & El Rancho Hotel and Casino
In 1976 the Thunderbird was sold to the owner of the Dunes Hotel and Casino Major Riddle; he renamed it the Silver Bird and reopened it in 1977. Unde...

Las Vegas History
Thunderbird Hotel & Casino
Thunderbird Hotel & Casino
The Thunderbird Hotel & Casino opened on Labor Day 1948. It was the brainchild of Marion Hicks and attorney, and Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Cliff Jones.
...

Gambling Memorabilia
Orbit Inn
The Orbit Inn Hotel & Casino
This week we move away from the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip and focus our attention to a small, long gone Downtown Casino that is often overlooked and...

Las Vegas History
'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' Sign
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
One of the most well known Las Vegas landmarks is the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign located on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip. This 25 foot tall si...