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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider

Las Vegas beckons with its dazzling lights and electrifying energy, but the iconic come-ons can come with a hefty price tag. Venturing beyond the Las Vegas Strip, however, brings a world of benefits for both the budget-minded visitor and peace-seeking traveler. While money has little meaning in a city where $5000 can disappear with the draw of an…
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Friends with Benefits: Lindsay Palumbo at Circa Resort & casino -Las Vegas Magazine

In celebration of Women's History Month and this magazine's first themed issue, we introduce you to Lindsay Palumbo. When it comes to our theme, we're celebrating cocktails galore, and Palumbo is a flair bartender-a bartender who makes cocktails in an entertaining way. When it comes to celebrating all things women this month, Palumbo is one of only…
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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas

Circa Sports opens its seventh Nevada sportsbook outlet Monday at Silverton Casino Lodge, a doorway to the rapidly growing southwest Las Vegas market. Circa CEO Derek Stevens, Silverton President Rob Kunkle and Circa associates Mike Palm, vice president of operations of Circa Resort & Casino and Jeff Benson, director of operation of Circa Sports…
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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas
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Where Old Vegas is still alive today

The CNN Original Series "Vegas: The Story of Sin City" showcases the heart and history of one of America's most beloved and notorious cities in four immersive episodes. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Leave it to Las Vegas to upstage Travis and Taylor, Usher and the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Sure, last month's game was…
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Culinary reaches deals with 3 Las Vegas casinos

An exterior view of the Golden Gate hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The casino opened as Hotel Nevada with 10 rooms on Jan. 18, 1906. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 | 8:40 p.m. Three more Las Vegas properties have come to an agreement with the Culinary Workers Union on a new five-year contract for hospitality workers, the union…
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Devoted Lions fan, casino owner gives away charter plane tickets to Sunday's game

A former Detroit resident and current Las Vegas casino owner has given away two charter plane tickets to see the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday in Santa Clara, California. Patrons at the Las Vegas Circa Resort & Casino each got one entry to the giveaway for wearing NFL gear Saturday night, casino…
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Nostalgia, memories bring locals and tourists back to the oldest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Getting the opportunity to stay in the first hotel rooms ever used in Las Vegas. They date back 118 years to 1906. In a city often known for tearing down its history, one beacon stands alone downtown - The Golden Gate. It's the old feel that brings people back. "It is very near and dear to my heart," said Jen Beardsley from…
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Nostalgia, memories bring locals and tourists back to the oldest Vegas casino
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Golden Gate Hotel & Casino celebrates 118th birthday with proclamation

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, the original hotel of Las Vegas, was honored with a proclamation ceremony as it celebrated its 118th anniversary on Thursday, January 18, 2024. (KSNV) Las Vegas (KSNV) - The oldest hotel in downtown Las Vegas, The Golden Gate, is celebrating its 118th birthday on January 18. The Golden Gate has been around for much of…
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Golden Gate celebrates 118 years in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The oldest hotel in downtown Las Vegas is celebrating another year in Sin City. The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino marked its 118th birthday on Saturday. The property received a big congratulations from Cira Las Vegas and the D Casino Hotel which are all owned by Derek Stevens. The fan-favorite casino witnessed the birth of Las Vegas…
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Counting down to the Big Game in Las Vegas

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The countdown is on, and as of January 11th, Las Vegas is officially 30 days away from the Big Game on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This event marks a historic moment for the city, which has grown into a true sports destination over the last decade. Derek Stevens, a Las Vegas casino operator and CEO of Circa Resort & Casino and…
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Golden Gate Las Vegas to close for 5-day shutdown

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino celebrates 115th birthday in downtown Las Vegas (KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The oldest casino in Downtown Las Vegas will undergo an upcoming temporary shutdown. The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino will be closed for five days from December 18 - 22. Property owner Derek Stevens made the Friday announcement on X: According to…
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Las Vegas Casino Scammer Receives Suspended Sentence

Trying to scam Las Vegas casinos out of millions of dollars could lead to some time in the slammer for a man who scored some big cash. Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of more than $100000 in September and was handed a suspended sentence for up to 96 months on Monday. If he violates terms of his probation, Martinez…
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Judge sentences Las Vegas casino thief who conned employees to help steal more than $1M

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man prosecutors said worked with a larger criminal organization to trick at least two casino employees into handing over large amounts of money could serve one year in jail if he does not violate his probation. On Monday, Clark County District Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells sentenced Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, to one year at the…
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Judge sentences Las Vegas casino thief who conned employees to help steal more than $1M
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Man Pleads Guilty To Seven-Figure Las Vegas Casino Scam

Instead of a cushy Las Vegas suite, one scammer will soon be spending some time in a prison cell. Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, was accused of a scam that netted more than $1 million from the Circa Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. On Monday, he pleaded guilty to one count of theft of more than $100000, bringing to a close one of the more…
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Las Vegas casino thief pleads guilty to posing as hotel owner, stealing more than $1M

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man who convinced a Las Vegas casino cage worker that he was a hotel co-owner and that she needed to give him more than $1 million in bogus payments could spend several years in prison. Erik Gutierrez Martinez, 24, pleaded guilty Monday to one charge of theft of more than $100000. Gutierrez Martinez initially faced two felony…
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Las Vegas casino thief pleads guilty to posing as hotel owner, stealing more than $1M
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The D wins 'Best Las Vegas Casino' award for fifth year in a row

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - For the fifth year in a row, the D Las Vegas has been named the "Best Las Vegas Casino" in the 2023 USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. This news comes after the D has seen major renovations to its second floor, including various gaming tables, bars, and the newly opened Bacon Nation. The restaurant features 14 variations…
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Circa Resort & Casino gets pink makeover for the Barbie movie

From now until July 23, 2023, the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has been transformed into a pink "Dream Hotel" to celebrate the release of the Barbie movie. The Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, releases in theaters on July 21, 2023, and the adult-only Circa Resort & Casino is celebrating in style. "Barbie…
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Floor, cage casino employees stay vigilant as thieves try to scam

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Nevada Gaming Control Board is asking those working at a casino to stay vigilant to avoid falling victim to a local scam. The board issued a warning about scammers targeting casino cage employees. The largest scheme got away with over a million dollars. Las Vegas casinos attract millions of people every year while attracting…
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'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Take Over Las Vegas

The stars of the wildly popular AMC drama "Breaking Bad" , Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, couldn't think of a better place to spend their Friday evening, and where better to break bad than Sin City! The famous duo hit Circa Las Vegas for their close friend's wedding, but their celebration took place at none other than the resort's rooftop cocktail…
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Indy Gaming: Expanded multi-state online gaming may not benefit Nevada

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz The inclusion of Michigan into the…
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Visit Stadium Swim Circa Hotel in Las Vegas

It emerges like a pixelated oasis in the Nevada desert, one that could easily be a mirage. A towering 143-foot screen, showing any game your heart desires, and at its feet six-count'em, six!-heated rectangular pools. They're spaced in pairs, gently tiered upward, all the better to allow year-round swimsuit-clad revelers unobstructed views of the…
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A’s get ‘full support’ from Las Vegas casinos

If the Oakland Athletics relocate to Las Vegas, north Strip and downtown resort operators would strongly support the team building a $1 billion ballpark in their area. Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella confirmed that he and hotel owners from the north Strip and downtown Las Vegas met with A's brass Wednesday. They discussed the…
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Golden Gate casino celebrates 117 years of Las Vegas history

Las Vegas may have a reputation for tearing down its vintage buildings, but there's one piece of history still standing: Golden Gate. The historic property at the corner of Fremont and Main streets is celebrating its 117th anniversary Friday, and as the city's first hotel it boasts a front row seat to some of the area's most identifiable…
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Golden Gate casino celebrates 117 years of Las Vegas history
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Sparks welcomes first new casino in 20 years

RENO - It's been more than 20 years since a new casino has opened in Northern Nevada. That changed Tuesday with the grand opening of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, an event attended by Gov. Steve Sisolak and Garry Goett, chairman and CEO of the casino's Las Vegas-based operator, Olympia Gaming. "Our iconic casino gaming industry isn't just on…
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Tilman Fertitta takes Las Vegas

In a city long known for bigger-than-life figures such as mobster Bugsy Siegel, reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes and casino mogul Steve Wynn, Tilman Fertitta is the newest big player on the Las Vegas Strip. The billionaire Texas businessman and owner of Fertitta Entertainment, which owns more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos and other…
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Downtown Vegas adds splashy resort to revitalized mix

LAS VEGAS (CN) - Downtown Las Vegas sees 24 million visitors annually. One might think the area could rest on its laurels and be fat and happy. But that thinking wouldn't take into account Derek Stevens, whose vision and drive has resulted in the first, built-from-the-ground-up casino development downtown in 30 years. Circa Resort & Casino, the…
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Downtown Vegas adds splashy resort to revitalized mix
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Casino stocks take a hit as inflation rocks economy

Shares of casino companies have plummeted even as inflation has soared at rates not seen in four decades and fears of a recession rattle consumers and investors alike. Caesars Entertainment stock has plummeted 50% so far this quarter. Bally's has dropped 40% over the same time period, and Penn National Gaming and MGM Resorts S&P 500, which recently…
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Legends Bay Casino a perfect fit for Northern Nevada

They say patience is a virtue, so it's only fitting that the primary force behind the recent opening of Legends Bay Casino Resort - the first ground-up casino project in Reno-Sparks, Nevada in more than two decades - goes by the name of Court Cardinal. Cardinal, the Regional President at Olympia Gaming, was born and bred in Nevada and has literally…
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NBA In Las Vegas Not A Matter of ‘If’ But ‘When’

Casino owner Derek Stevens says an team ultimately will make its home in Las Vegas. Speaking at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Sevens said it is not a matter of "if" but "when" the NBA will locate a franchise in the city. Stevens owns Circa Resort and two other hotel casinos, D Las Vegas and the Golden Gate, in the city's downtown casino…
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NOW OPEN: LAS VEGAS' FIRST 24/7 BACON CONCEPT, BACON NATION, DEBUTS AT THE D LAS VEGAS

New Concept from Downtown Hospitality Group Serves Bacon Flights, Reverse BLTs, Boozy Milkshakes and More on the D's Reimagined Second Floor Casino LAS VEGAS, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Downtown Las Vegas is ready to bring home the bacon. Bacon Nation - Las Vegas' first 24/7 bacon-inspired restaurant concept - is officially open at the D Las…
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Is the Las Vegas Strip Safe? A Casino Icon Has the Answer

Sin City has been home to some high-profile violent crime, but that's not the whole story. Las Vegas needs to give off an anything-can-happen vibe while also being inherently safe. The city has a dark edge, but it also needs tourists to feel like they can gamble, party, imbibe (and maybe inhale) without being in any real danger. People come to Las…
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The Las Vegas Strip Deals With a Huge Problem

Las Vegas needs to give off an anything-can-happen vibe while also being inherently safe. The city has a dark edge, but it also needs tourists to feel like they can gamble, party, imbibe (and maybe inhale) without being in any real danger. People come to Las Vegas to live a little larger than they do in their real lives, but living on the edge…
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Gaming industry CEOs wary of future issues while celebrating Las Vegas success

Two prominent casino company CEOs said Tuesday they're happy that Southern Nevada is pacing a record industry rebound, but they remain wary of economic uncertainties that could put a dent in the future. Derek Stevens, owner of downtown Las Vegas' Circa, and Craig Billings, the newest person to hold the position of CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., kicked…
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Gaming industry CEOs wary of future issues while celebrating Las Vegas success
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Temporary Waukegan casino now expected to open in December

Gambling on New Year's Eve along with a sit-down dinner looks like a distinct possibility for people in the Waukegan area. Plans continue for a December opening of a newly built interim casino structure adjacent to the Fountain Square Shopping Center in Waukegan providing table games, slot machines, a variety of dining options and a…
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New Legends Bay Casino expects to draw customers from outside Sparks and Reno

In the week before it opened, operators of the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks had to turn potential customers away because the $120 million property wasn't open. Olympia Gaming Regional President Court Cardinal understood the confusion. The construction fencing at Legends Bay has disappeared and The Outlets at Legends, an open-air shopping, dining,…
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Safety, security remain top priorities, Las Vegas resort executives say at conference

Circa casino owner Derek Stevens, left, and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings participate in a panel discussion with gaming executives at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in the Venetian Expo Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 | 2 a.m. Despite some high-profile crimes, including a mass stabbing last week, "it's hard to find a safer location…
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Las Vegas' Circa Resort & Casino wins coveted award again

Gaming News 11 October 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Downtown Las Vegas' Circa Resort & Casino won the coveted North American Property of the Year award at Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2022 for the second consecutive year."It is an honor to receive this award from such a prestigious organization," said Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of Circa. "At Circa,…
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Global Gaming Expo returns to Las Vegas with supermarket of new casino toys, ideas

The casino industry's top movers and shakers pour into Las Vegas this week to be dazzled by the latest gaming technology and to strategize on keeping strong the industry that has nurtured the city into an economic powerhouse. The four-day Global Gaming Expo opens Monday at The Venetian Expo with a series of educational sessions, and the trade show…
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Global Gaming Expo returns to Las Vegas with supermarket of new casino toys, ideas
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Circa Resort in Las Vegas is now hosting meetings: Travel Weekly

The area features a ballroom, banquet rooms, prefunction space and a 1600-square-foot outdoor terrace. Circa's midcentury art deco and other motifs are prevalent throughout the space. "As the meetings and events industries continue to ramp up after the pandemic, we are thrilled to introduce our incredible facilities to downtown Las Vegas," said…
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Professional Luckbox? Poker Mystery Bounty Winner Hits $400K Jackpot in Vegas

Hitting one jackpot at any point in your life is amazing. Now imagine getting a second one just six months later. That's exactly what happened to poker player Robbie Schiffbauer who won a $400000 video poker jackpot at Circa Las Vegas this week. In March, the same individual also claimed the largest bounty in a €2700 European Poker Tour…
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How Circa Resort & Casino, Daktronics Spice Things Up with New LED Displays

Daktronics has continued a partnership with Circa Resort & Casino to manufacture and install six new LED displays at two locations in Nevada this summer. Four displays were installed at Circa Sports Sportsbook in Legends Bay Casino in Sparks and two displays were added to Circa Resort & Casino's new meeting and convention space in Las Vegas. "Since…
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How Circa Resort & Casino, Daktronics Spice Things Up with New LED Displays
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Circa Continues to Expand Digital Footprint with Legends Bay Casino Partnership and New Las Vegas Meetings & Conventions Facility

Daktronics LED displays installed at Legends Bay Casino and new meeting space displays added to Circa Resort & Casino BROOKINGS, S.D. - - Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has continued a partnership with Circa Resort & Casino to manufacture and install six new LED displays at two locations in Nevada this summer. Four displays…
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Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas arrests and retirement edition

Two years ago, Las Vegas, and many other casino destinations, were reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is safe to say that Las Vegas is back especially after the numbers it posted in July. Sin City was in the headlines this week for other reasons, too. We had an arrest from the notorious "Black Book" list and an impressive retirement…
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Legends Bay Casino opens in Sparks

Legends Bay Casino, the newest gambling establishment to open in Northern Nevada in more than 20 years, finally opened its doors last night on August 30 after 16 years in the making. Located a stone's throw away from the Outlets at Legends, Hampton Inn, and Residence Inn by Marriott, Legends Bay is a fresh new casino built from the ground up,…
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Legends Bay Casino opens in Sparks
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Legal changes make Colorado an enticing casino market for Nevada operators

DENVER - Nevada's major gaming companies avoided Colorado for nearly two decades after casinos were legalized in the historic mining towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. It wasn't much of a gamble. Initially, bets in the state were limited to $5 and casinos were not open 24/7. The idea behind the 1990 legalization was to boost…
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Legal changes make Colorado an enticing casino market for Nevada operators
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Northern Nevada sees first casino opening in over two decades with Legends Bay Casino debut

The first new Reno-Sparks casino in decades has now opened its doors to the public. Legends Bay Casino at The Outlets at Legends, in Sparks, held a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday evening, attended by politicians, gaming executives, and guests from northern and southern Nevada, including some of the highest elected officials in the state. Legends…
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Legends Bay Casino, first new casino in Reno-Sparks, opens doors

Trays of wine and hors d'oeuvres moved across the gaming floor of Legends Bay Casino late Tuesday, the edibles quickly making their way into the hands of various guests eager to experience the first new casino to open in Reno-Sparks in more than two decades. For Olympia Gaming CEO Gary Goett, it's a sight that he has literally waited years…
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New Casino Opening At The Legends Mall In Sparks

The brand-new Legends Bay Casino is opening up at the Legends Mall tomorrow at 8 pm after their ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. and today we got to take a sneak peek today. The land the casino was built on was purchased back in 2006 but they had to stop their plans to build once the Great Recession hit but as soon as it was over they got back to…
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Legends Bay Casino prepares for grand opening

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Outlets at Legends in Sparks is now a place where you can go to gamble. Olympia Gaming Regional President Court Cardinal and his employees spent the day putting the finishing touches on Legends Bay Casino on Monday, one day ahead of its grand opening "We have all brand new everything here," he explained. The casino offers…
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Legends Bay Casino prepares for grand opening
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Las Vegas casinos flooded by storm

With high winds and heavy rains whipping through the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday night, even the casinos couldn't escape the wrath of Mother Nature. Rain and floodwater reportedly made it inside multiple casinos, including Circa in downtown Las Vegas and Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. Videos posted to social media seemed to back up the…
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the weekend, a National Weather Service official said Friday. "We're getting right into…
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Vegas casinos
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Monsoon rains flood Las Vegas, several casinos

Intense summer thunderstorms drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday, flooding casino floors and sending water cascading through ceilings. LAS VEGAS - Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part…
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Monsoon rains flood Las Vegas, several casinos
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS >> Intense summer thunderstorms that drenched parts of Las Vegas late Thursday - causing water to cascade from casino ceilings and pool on the carpet of a stadium-sized sports betting area - were part of a broad regional monsoon pattern that may repeat through the weekend, a National Weather Service official said today. "We're getting…
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Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Las Vegas casinos
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Las Vegas Flooding Videos Show Water Raining Down Inside Casinos

Many of Las Vegas' iconic hotels and casinos were underwater on Thursday night and early Friday morning, as heavy rain caused a massive flash flood to hit the city, and the entire Las Vegas Strip was submerged. It was the second night of stormy weather for the city, which is currently being hit by monsoonal weather. Videos shared on social media…
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Videos show rain pouring into Las Vegas casinos as thunderstorm rolls through valley

No injuries reported in Thursday storm Posted: LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A severe thunderstorm rolled through the Las Vegas Valley, drenching roads and some casino floors. Videos shared with 8 News Now showed rain coming into several Las Vegas casinos, including Circa in downtown Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip. Video from inside…
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Legends Bay Casino in Northern Nevada to open its doors on August 30

It was confirmed Wednesday that the Legends Bay Casino in Northern Nevada is set to officially open its doors to the public on August 30, 2022, at 8 p.m. , as announced by Olympia Gaming, which will run the property. This will be the first new casino in the Sparks-Reno area in over 20 years. Located at The Outlets at Legends, the 80000-square-foot…
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Legends Bay Casino in Northern Nevada to open its doors on August 30
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Sigma Derby horse racing coin slot machine celebrates 10 years at the D Las Vegas

Horse racing coin slot game Sigma Derby at the D Las Vegas -the only Sigma Derby currently operational in the country- is celebrating 10 years in downtown Las Vegas, and it is commemorating the date with prizes and giveaways from June 29 through August 31. The D has created limited-edition Sigma Derby t-shirt giveaways, which happen every…
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Staying at the Circa Resort Las Vegas: Travel Weekly

Circa and El Cortez, another downtown hotel-casino that is implementing the policy this year, are the only adults-only Las Vegas resorts. In a recent interview in the Las Vegas Review Journal, Circa owner Derek Stevens said that the policy is "one of the things I may have underestimated, but it's been a huge, huge success at Circa." It's only one…
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UFC Star Max Holloway Exposes Brutal Cut In Las Vegas Following Loss

UFC superstar Max Holloway suffered a brutal cut to his eye over the weekend during his latest fight, but that didn't stop him from showing it off while partying with the King of Las Vegas. We've obtained stunning photographs of Mr. Blessed himself hanging out at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas just hours after the stunning fight. In the…
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UFC Star Max Holloway Exposes Brutal Cut In Las Vegas Following Loss
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Two downtown Las Vegas resorts happy with under-21 ban

Two downtown Las Vegas resort properties forbid people under 21 from entering. But don't expect the policies imposed by Circa and the El Cortez to gain any traction in other Las Vegas properties. Derek Stevens, Circa's owner, in June 2020 tweeted about his place's under-21 ban effective on opening day in October 2020. El Cortez this year made its…
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Two downtown Las Vegas resorts happy with under-21 ban
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Sigma Derby celebrates a decade at The D in downtown Las Vegas

Legend has it that the first slot machine Derek Stevens ever played in Las Vegas was the Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game. At the Dunes Hotel in the 1980s, Stevens - now the owner of The D Las Vegas, Circa and Golden Gate Casino - saw how much fun players were having around the machine and quickly fell in love. "We went out, got a beer, got…
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Sigma Derby celebrates a decade at The D in downtown Las Vegas
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Iconic Sigma Derby game celebrates a decade at The D in downtown Las Vegas

Legend has it that the first slot machine Derek Stevens ever played in Las Vegas was the Sigma Derby mechanical horse racing game. At the Dunes Hotel in the 1980s, Stevens - now the owner of The D Las Vegas, Circa and Golden Gate Casino - saw how much fun players were having around the machine and quickly fell in love. "We went out, got a beer, got…
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Iconic Sigma Derby game celebrates a decade at The D in downtown Las Vegas
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Gaming commission OKs Legends Bay Casino in Sparks; summer opening planned

Legends Bay Casino in Sparks is expected to open later this summer after its developers received final regulatory approval Thursday from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Olympia Gaming CEO Garry Goett told commissioners the $120 million casino is in the process of hiring some 300 employees ahead of the opening, which will mark the first all-new,…
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Gaming commission OKs Legends Bay Casino in Sparks; summer opening planned
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Legends Bay Casino wins licensing for state’s newest casino in Sparks

The state's newest casino, Legends Bay Casino, is scheduled to open in Northern Nevada in August after the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved its licensing. The casino's Las Vegas-based operator Olympia Gaming, led by Garry Goett, will construct the first from-the-ground-up casino property in the Reno-Sparks area in more than…
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Legends Bay Casino wins licensing for state’s newest casino in Sparks
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Nevada Gaming Control Board approves Legends Bay Casino in Sparks

Executives of a Las Vegas company have waited a long time to see their vision of building a new casino in Sparks fulfilled. Now, the wait is nearly over - and they say it was worth every minute. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously recommended approval of licensing Legends Bay Casino, near Sparks Marina Park Lake along…
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Nevada Gaming Control Board approves Legends Bay Casino in Sparks
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Gaming regulators give initial approval to Legends Bay Casino in Sparks

A 15-year wait to build the Legends Bay Casino in Sparks ultimately cut down on the project's cost for developer Garry Goett. The property, which is expected to open in August as the first all-new, from-the-ground-up casino development in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area in more than two decades, would have cost more than four times its current…
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Gaming regulators give initial approval to Legends Bay Casino in Sparks
The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Nevada casino regulators call cryptocurrency a ‘complex’ topic

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Volatile pricing fluctuations that can…
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Indy Gaming: Nevada casino regulators call cryptocurrency a ‘complex’ topic
Sparks Tribune

Legends Bay Casino on track to open this summer

Legends Bay Casino is on track to open this summer, bringing up the entertainment value for locals and visitors in the Sparks Marina area. This is the first casino that has been built in the RenoSparks area in over 26 years. The 80000-sq.-ft. brand new building will house gaming, dining, and entertainment opportunities with features such as table…
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Legends Bay Casino on track to open this summer
The Register Citizen

Opening nears for Reno-Sparks' first new casino in 26 years

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) - The operator of the world's largest sportsbook in Las Vegas is expanding into northern Nevada this year as part of a collaboration with what will be the first new casino built in Reno-Sparks in more than a quarter century. Circa Sports secured a deal with Legends Bay Casino owner Olympia Gaming to operate a sportsbook at the…
Sports
Opening nears for Reno-Sparks' first new casino in 26 years
Vegas Slots Online

Sweeping Changes on the Way for Three Midwest Casinos

Midwest America has become a hub for betting in recent years, spurring local and nationwide interest in the market. As a result of the increased visibility, states across the Midwest are constantly developing the latest and greatest attractions and opportunities for gamblers. Although not all Midwest states have legalized sports betting, most have…
Sports
Las Vegas Magazine

Nine great steaks in Las Vegas

1. Swinging tomahawk rib-eye (Smith & Wollensky, The Grand Canal Shoppes, 702.637.1515) An amazing steak experience is elevated by the use of black grade wagyu. In partnership with Snake River Farms, Smith & Wollensky now offers a 44-ounce cut of unparalleled quality. It's carved tableside for an extra bit of showmanship and served with crispy…
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Nine great steaks in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Magazine

Size matters at Longbar in downtown Las Vegas

Can't find a seat at the bar? You'll most likely not have that problem if you head to Longbar, which stretches the entire length of the hotel-hence its name. It was the city's longest bar before sister property Circa Resort & Casino built Mega Bar. But Longbar has lost none of its allure, offering guests plenty of seating, multiple flat-screen TVs…
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The Blast

Pro Athletes FLOOD Popular Las Vegas Hotspot, Circa Resort & Casino!

A host of professional athletes flocked to one location in downtown Las Vegas in the past few weeks, and it's pretty simple to figure out why! Circa Resort & Casino is one of the hottest locations in all of Sin City, with sports fans and beautiful people crowding its walls to get a view of the mind-blowing'Stadium Swim' po0l and taste some of the…
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Pro Athletes FLOOD Popular Las Vegas Hotspot, Circa Resort & Casino!
The Street

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Face a New Downtown Rival (With a Plan)

Las Vegas may seem like a city of endless parties, but it's actually driven by business. Sure, lots of people visit Sin City just for fun, but an awful lot of Vegas tourism comes from trade shows, business meetings, and other work gatherings. Those business reasons give people an excuse to go to Las Vegas, and they're huge drivers for Caesars…
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Face a New Downtown Rival (With a Plan)
BusinessWorld

Circa Resort & Casino aiming for events jackpot

The Circa Resort & Casino, downtown Las Vegas' first new resort in 40 years, will debut its 3250sqm meeting and convention space in September 2022. The opening of the new event space will mark a next phase in Circa's evolution since its establishment in 2020. The events space will offer organisers an upscale Las Vegas experience off the main…
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Circa Resort & Casino aiming for events jackpot
Yogonet

Circa becomes first Las Vegas casino to debut an NFT to the blockchain

Circa Resort & Casino is set to become the first Las Vegas resort to debut an NFT to the blockchain with a utility NFT art collection. The flagship kicking cowgirl neon sign, Vegas Vickie, was painted by renowned artist Jason "Borbay" Borbet. The details surrounding the NFT tiers, real-life utility functions and mint date will be announced in the…
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Circa becomes first Las Vegas casino to debut an NFT to the blockchain
Review Journal

Circa bringing high-tech expansion to downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas' Circa Resort will begin work next week on a multimillion-dollar, 35000-square-foot meetings and convention area that will be ready for business in September. Circa owner Derek Stevens said the third-floor convention area at the property would have customizable ballroom space and 15 meeting rooms that could accommodate up to 1500…
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Circa bringing high-tech expansion to downtown Las Vegas
Vegas Inc

Historic downtown Vegas casino adopts 21-and-older age limit

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The historic El Cortez has announced it will become the second downtown Las Vegas property to adopt a 21-and-older age limit for hotel guests and casino gamblers. Adam Wiesberg, general manager of the 80-year-old landmark, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday that the policy will begin April 1 for hotel stays and…
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Times Of Casino

Circa Becomes the First Las Vegas Casino to Debut an NFT to the Blockchain

Circa Resort and Casino, built around four decades ago, has become the first casino in Las Vegas to debut Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) to the crypto blockchain. It opened during the COVID-19 pandemic in October 2020 and first time as an adults-only casino resort. The NFT art collection at Circa includes a flagship cowgirl sign in neon, Vegas Vickie,…
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Circa Becomes the First Las Vegas Casino to Debut an NFT to the Blockchain
Gambling Insider

Circa Resort becomes first Vegas casino to dabble in utility NFT artwork

Circa Resort & Casino will be the first such venue in Las Vegas to feature a collection of utility non-fungible token (NFT) artwork. Vegas Vickie, a famous neon sign of a 20-ft cowgirl, originally unveiled in 1980, has been made into a portrait by Jason "Borbay" Borbet. This portrait serves as the foundation of the NFT, which can be accessed…
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Circa Resort becomes first Vegas casino to dabble in utility NFT artwork
The Nevada Independent

Experts: Nevada’s casino industry can’t ‘bury its head’ over cryptocurrency

Derek Stevens wasn't sure how his customers would respond eight years ago when he began accepting Bitcoin for select non-gaming transactions at the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate. He thought guests would use the digital currency for splashy purchases, such as hotel rooms or meals at the D's American Coney Island and Andiamo Italian Steakhouse.…
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Experts: Nevada’s casino industry can’t ‘bury its head’ over cryptocurrency
The Street

Can a New Las Vegas Casino Threaten Caesars, MGM's Strip Empires?

When people think about Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip immediately comes to mind. That makes sense because that roughly four-mile stretch of road contains an epic array of properties ranging from the Grandeur of Caesars Palace (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc Report and the Venetian to the modern chic of The Cosmopolitan and MGM Grand (MGM)…
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Can a New Las Vegas Casino Threaten Caesars, MGM's Strip Empires?
Fox 5 San Diego

California woman wins over $1 million Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Circa

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- One lucky visitor is going home with some extra cash in her pocket after winning the jackpot on the slot machines at Circa Las Vegas Sunday. Nikki from California won $1075234.28 million dollars on the Wheel of Fortune machine. Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens was on hand to help her celebrate. This comes two days after…
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California woman wins over $1 million Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Circa
8 News Now

Golden Gate celebrates 116 years in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino is celebrating another milestone as it turns 116 years old making it the oldest casino in Las Vegas. When other buildings, including casinos, are getting torn down and replaced, the Golden Gate has managed to stay standing tall. It was built and opened in 1906. According to Golden Gate's CEO Derek…
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Golden Gate celebrates 116 years in downtown Las Vegas
Gambling News

Millions Won in Las Vegas Jackpots Since Last Weekend

Whatever the opposite of a double whammy is, it happened in Las Vegas over the weekend when two gamblers ended up hitting over $1 million in jackpot winnings each. The gamblers were coming over for a quick gambling session from afar, with one Quoclong Pham, a resident of Vancouver, Washington, realizing a jackpot win only moments after he sat down…
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Millions Won in Las Vegas Jackpots Since Last Weekend
Daily Mail Online

Las Vegas casinos post their biggest month in EIGHT YEARS

Las Vegas casinos are roaring back to life, posting their best month in eight years as the vaccine rollout and pandemic fatigue spur gamblers to return to the tables and slots. In March, casinos across Nevada raked in more than $1 billion for the first time since the pandemic began, a 73 percent increase from the same month last year, according to…
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Las Vegas casinos post their biggest month in EIGHT YEARS
Paste Magazine

The Circa Resort & Casino Lets You Party in Style on Las Vegas's Fremont Street

There's more than one Las Vegas. Beyond the differences between the Strip, Fremont Street, the rest of Downtown Vegas, and the city's residential and outlying areas, Vegas is a city that tries to be all things to all people. You have the large family-friendly resorts that include activities for all ages. You have classy, upscale hotels that focus…
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The Circa Resort & Casino Lets You Party in Style on Las Vegas's Fremont Street
KTNV Las Vegas

Four jackpots of $1 million+ at Las Vegas casinos this week

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Four people have left Las Vegas at least $1 million richer over the past week. The jackpots were all hit at different casinos and three of the four came from slot machines, starting Friday afternoon with a big win at Treasure Island Las Vegas. That winner, who chose to remain anonymous, hit a $1089850 jackpot on a Buffalo Gold…
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Four jackpots of $1 million+ at Las Vegas casinos this week
Review Journal

$1M jackpot hits at Circa

A visitor from Southern California hit a huge Wheel of Fortune jackpot Sunday afternoon in downtown Las Vegas. Nikki won $1075234.28 while playing the iconic slot machine at Circa. Circa owner and CEO Derek Stevens tweeted a video of himself posing with Nikki and friends in front of the winning machine. This was the second millionaire winner on…
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$1M jackpot hits at Circa
8 News Now

Making Millionaires: California woman wins over $1M Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Circa

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- One lucky visitor is going home with some extra cash in her pocket after winning the jackpot on the slot machines at Circa Las Vegas Sunday. Nikki from California won $1075234.28 million dollars on the Wheel of Fortune machine. Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens was on hand to help her celebrate. This comes two days after…
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Making Millionaires: California woman wins over $1M Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Circa
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