Las Vegas History Series: Ambassador, La Mirage, Anthony’s and Key Largo Hotel and Casino

Las Vegas History Series: Ambassador, La Mirage, Anthony’s and Key Largo Hotel and Casino

This week in the Las Vegas History Series, we are going to take you back to a South Florida themed hotel with the Key Largo Hotel and Casino. It wa...
Las Vegas History Series: King 8 Hotel and Casino and Wild Wild West

Las Vegas History Series: King 8 Hotel and Casino and Wild Wild West

Located at 3300 West Tropicana, this area just West of the Las Vegas Strip has had gaming since 1974. It is one of the smallest casinos no doubt, b...
Casinos and Casino Chips in Sparks, Nevada

Casinos and Casino Chips in Sparks, Nevada

With a population of more than 90,000 people, the town of Sparks, Nevada has a lot of casino gaming. There are currently more than 10 casinos in th...
Las Vegas History Series: The Carver House Hotel and Casino & The Cove

Las Vegas History Series: The Carver House Hotel and Casino & The Cove

With this being Black History Month, I decided it would be great to do some research and pay tribute to some of the African American Casino history...
2018 WSOP Decks Are Now On Sale

2018 WSOP Decks Are Now On Sale

We are excited to announce that the 2018 World Series of Poker used tournament decks are now for sale. We just got them in. Every year, poker fans ...
Las Vegas History Series: El Inca Casino

Las Vegas History Series: El Inca Casino

From 1977 to 1979 at the address of 4600 Paradise Rd sat the El Inca Casino. The off-strip casino was one of three casinos to actually open in 1977...
Casinos and Casino Chips from Wendover, Nevada

Casinos and Casino Chips from Wendover, Nevada

In the past, we have told you about casinos and chips from other cities in Nevada besides Las Vegas. This week we are going to explore some of the ...
Las Vegas History Series: Jockey Club Hotel and Casino

Las Vegas History Series: Jockey Club Hotel and Casino

To this very day, it is located at 3700 Las Vegas Blvd S. The Jockey Club opened in 1974. Today, people can either own a timeshare there or stay th...
Las Vegas History Series: Castaways Hotel and Casino

Las Vegas History Series: Castaways Hotel and Casino

From 1963 to 1987, Castaways Hotel and Casino operated on the Las Vegas Strip. Today, the land is occupied by the Mirage which is an MGM property. ...
$20 Casino Chips: An Overview

$20 Casino Chips: An Overview

When it comes to $20 casino chips, there are two reasons why $20 chips have been used on casino tables.  The first reason is an easy one. You will ...