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Plaza hotel to light up downtown Las Vegas with weekly summer fireworks show

Las Vegas (KSNV) - A local hotel & casino is looking to brighten up the downtown Las Vegas skies this summer. On Thursday, officials with The Plaza announced their'Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks' show, which will happen every Friday at 9:15 p.m. starting Memorial Day weekend on May 24. The display will continue every Friday through…

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Las Vegas casinos move away from live keno lounges

A recent closure of one of the last live keno lounges on the Strip has shed light on casino operators' shifting business approach to the game. There are dwindling options for a live keno lounge player. On the Strip, Caesars Entertainment ended lounge operations at Harrah's in mid-November, telling guests to play at Horseshoe resort-casino. Downtown…

Land-based ・ 03 January 2024

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Rediscovering the Iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino: A Jewel in Downtown Las Vegas

Nestled in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, sitting on top of the Freemont Experience as the crown jewel, the Plaza Hotel & Casino stands as a testament to timeless glamour, excitement, and luxury. With a history spanning more than five decades, this iconic hotel and casino has continuously evolved, pushing the boundaries of the entertainment and…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

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Indy Gaming: Where will Oakland A’s play before Las Vegas ballpark is built?

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 Oakland Athletics will still be the…

Industry ・ 23 August 2023

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Historic Las Vegas Plaza hotel undergoing major facelift

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - When the Plaza opened in downtown Las Vegas more than half a century ago, it was the largest hotel and casino in the world. A lot has changed since 1971 and now the property is undergoing a major transformation on its front exterior. The changes include the Carousel Bar, Brian Christopher's Slots at the Plaza, a smoke-free gaming…

Land-based ・ 25 May 2023

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Nevada not as likely to ban indoor casino smoking as issue picks up steam in New Jersey

New Jersey casino workers' ongoing push to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City's gaming venues continues to pick up steam, with many believing this will be the year that the loophole closes, as more lawmakers show their support for the plan. However, the situation seems to be sharply different in Nevada. Only a small number of casino operators have…

Land-based ・ 11 March 2023

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Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Atlantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2023

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Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Altantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Land-based ・ 05 March 2023

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Mark Wahlberg films at downtown Las Vegas hotel-casino

Mark Wahlberg has invited the Plaza to the "Hollywood 2.0" dynamic. The A-list actor and active Las Vegan wrapped on-location shooting at the classic hotel-casino Thursday afternoon and evening. Wahlberg and his crew worked for about three hours on site. A few vintage cars were spotted near the front of the hotel, parked on Main Street near the…

Land-based ・ 20 February 2023

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Plaza Hotel & Casino hires gaming executive Sue Ascanio as general manager

The Plaza Hotel & Casino has hired Sue Ascanio as the property's general manager. "Sue is a proven leader who has experience with all aspects of managing a hotel/casino, including the design and construction of large-scale improvement projects and motivating a strong leadership team and staff," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino.…

Land-based ・ 07 January 2023

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Sue Ascanio Becomes General Manager at Plaza Hotel and Casino

The popular casino and entertainment location unveiled it hired the services of Sue Ascanio. As a gaming and entertainment industry veteran with more than three decades of experience, Ascanio is joining Plaza Hotel and Casino as its new general manager. In her new position as the casino's general manager, she will spearhead strategic processes and…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2023

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Plaza Hotel and Casino hires gaming executive Sue Ascanio as general manager

Plaza Hotel and Casino has hired Sue Ascanio as the property's general manager. "Sue is a proven leader who has experience with all aspects of managing a hotel/casino, including the design and construction of large-scale improvement projects and motivating a strong leadership team and staff," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino.…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2023

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Iconic Las Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip as well as in the emerging downtown Fremont St. area.. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2022

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Brian Christopher’s new slot machine debuts in downtown Las Vegas

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

Law ・ 02 November 2022

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Slots influencer Brian Christopher debuts his own branded machine at Plaza and Palms Las Vegas, heads to California next week

Brian Christopher, a slots influencer with over 1.1 million followers over multiple social media platforms and 300 million views worldwide on his YouTube channel, on Wednesday launched his own branded slot machine game, called Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More, at the Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas. On Thursday, he also launched the machine,…

Religion ・ 22 October 2022

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Bingo at the Plaza Hotel & Casino reopens with six daily sessions

Downtown Las Vegas' only Bingo room welcomes back players with new offers, Super Bingo in July LAS VEGAS - Home to Downtown Las Vegas' only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino again offers six daily bingo sessions starting today and will hold its popular Super Bingo tournament, July 5-7. "We have greatly missed our bingo players," said Plaza Hotel…

Bingo ・ 13 September 2022

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Plaza Hotel and Casino to host fifth annual Las Vegas Pickleball Open

Land-based ・ 24 August 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to host fifth annual Las Vegas Pickleball Open, Sept. 21-25

With more pickleball courts than any Las Vegas hotel/casino, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is again the official hotel and title sponsor of the Las Vegas Pickleball Open, set for Sept. 21-25. The tournament will again offer professional players a competitive prize package of $60000 split between grand prize, silver, and bronze medalists. Tournament…

Land-based ・ 23 August 2022

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Slots influencer Brian Christopher debuts his own branded machine at Plaza and Palms Las Vegas, moves to California next week

Brian Christopher, a slots influencer with over 1.1 million followers over multiple social media platforms and 300 million views worldwide on his YouTube channel, on Wednesday launched his own branded slot machine game, called Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More, at the Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas. On Thursday, he also launched the machine,…

Religion ・ 08 July 2022

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Brian Christopher’s new slot machine debuts downtown

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

Law ・ 07 July 2022

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YouTuber Brian Christopher’s new slot machine debuts at Plaza

In true YouTuber fashion, Brian Christopher's slot machine was played for the first time with one hand on the button and another holding a phone, livestreaming it all to thousands of viewers. The social media influencer unveiled Pop'N Pays More, a slot machine featuring his likeness and created by Las Vegas-based manufacturer Gaming Arts, at the…

Law ・ 07 July 2022

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Plaza Las Vegas to open downtown's first smoke-free, "social media friendly" gaming space with slot influencer area

The Plaza Hotel & Casino of Las Vegas on Tuesday unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that it says "will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade", including downtown's first smoke-free and "social media friendly" gaming area featuring an agreement with YouTube slot influencer Brian Christopher. The announcement event…

Land-based ・ 07 July 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino unveils four projects to transform its iconic Main Street façade

The Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, has unveiled the details of four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street façade, including its porte-cochère, into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel &…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2022

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Iconic Vegas Casino Getting Huge Makeover

The times are changing in Las Vegas. Construction cranes seem to be a permanent part of the Las Vegas skyline at this point as casinos are built or upgraded along the Strip. It's almost like a domino effect as each casino spends millions of dollars to upgrade their look, the next casino must spend money to keep up with the Joneses. The Strip is…

NFL ・ 16 June 2022

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Smoke-Free Gaming Area Coming To Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is getting its first smoke-free gaming space. Plaza hotel-casino CEO of Jonathan Jossel announced this week that four renovation projects, including the smoke-free "social media-friendly" gaming area, are being launched at the resort on Main Street. Construction is slated to begin this month and is expected to be completed by the…

Travel ・ 16 June 2022

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to transform its Main Street facade

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Plaza Hotel & Casino has announced details for four large-scale projects that will transform and reimagine its historic Main Street facade. The goal is to transition the Plaza into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming and dining. "The Plaza is proud to call 1 Main Street home," said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the…

Land-based ・ 15 June 2022

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Carousel Bar new project for Plaza Las Vegas

Carousel Bar to open in porte cochere space at Plaza The hundreds of twinkly light bulbs that sparkle over the porte cochere at the Plaza Hotel and Casino will soon mark the backdrop of a carousel-themed outdoor bar. The fanciful new Carousel Bar is one of four projects that the Plaza is undertaking to transform the front of the building facing…

Travel ・ 14 June 2022

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The Plaza Hotel & Casino announces opening of The Sand Dollar Lounge Downtown

The Plaza Hotel & Casino is excited to announce that live music and craft cocktail venue The Sand Dollar Lounge will be rocking the casino floor beginning early May 2022. The iconic local Las Vegas bar will offer free nightly entertainment from local bands and national headliners accompanied by original handcrafted cocktails, pizza, and pool.…

Land-based ・ 26 April 2022

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Small Casino And Tavern Operators Caution Nevada Regulators About Expanding Online Gaming

A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers. In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…

Industry ・ 20 August 2021

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Casino operators caution Nevada regulators about expanding online gaming

A cross-section of Nevada gaming operators has voiced opposition to expanding the state's online gaming regulations, saying any proposed changes should be explored by the governor's Gaming Policy Committee and ultimately approved by state lawmakers. In a four-page letter sent last week to the chairmen of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada…

Industry ・ 19 August 2021

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Wheel of Fortune slot still tops 25 years later

You hear it all the time across the casino, the siren's call to come play. Wheel … of … Fortune! The game's sound effects, tones and melodies peeled from the popular television game show are just one of the reasons IGT's most popular slot machine has endured for 25 years. Since June 15 and over the next several months through Dec. 1, the company is…

Movies ・ 09 August 2021

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The Sand Dollar Lounge to open at the Plaza Hotel & Casino

A longtime Las Vegas icon for live music and craft cocktails, The Sand Dollar Lounge will open a second location inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino this fall, bringing to downtown Las Vegas a venue dedicated to late-night live music and entertainment. In 1976, the Sand Dollar Blues Bar opened its doors, and almost instantly became one of Las Vegas'…

Land-based ・ 20 July 2021

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The Sand Dollar Lounge to open location in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Iconic Las Vegas bar The Sand Dollar Lounge is set to open a new location in downtown Las Vegas. According to a news release, The Sand Dollar Lounge will open a location inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino this fall. The new location will mark the bar's second location in the valley. Dubbed The Sand Dollar Downtown, the bar will be…

Land-based ・ 19 July 2021

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YouTuber Launches Live Slot Gaming Area at Plaza Casino

YouTuber and serial slot machine jackpot winner Brian Christopher has teamed up with the Plaza Hotel and Casino to launch a new, co-branded, on-site gaming area christened Brian Christopher Slots at Plaza. A ribbon-cutting event at 4:30pm on January 28 will mark the official opening of the 16-machine space at the Downtown Las Vegas…

Industry ・ 13 July 2021

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YouTube Social Media Influencer Designs Casino’s Slots Floor

10 years ago, you might have never guessed that a YouTuber playing slot machines would be a big deal. However, slots social media influencers have become quite popular. Brian Christopher is one of the more-popular influencers. He's amassed a YouTube following of over 336000 thanks to his entertaining videos. Christopher has become so big in the…

Land-based ・ 15 May 2021

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YouTube influencer Brian Christopher slot area taking off at Plaza

When slot machine YouTuber Brian Christopher told Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel that he should launch his own slot room at the Plaza, he didn't think the suggestion would be taken seriously. The social media influencer bounced the idea while recording an episode of the Plaza's podcast, "On the Corner of Main Street," with Jossel in September. Turns…

Winnings ・ 07 May 2021

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Downtown Las Vegas casinos prepare to reopen Thursday

For some downtown Las Vegas casino operators, Thursday won't come soon enough. Some locations will open just after the stroke of midnight, while at least one other won't be ready until after the sun is up. Derek Stevens, owner of the D Las Vegas and the Golden Gate, is among those who plan to throw open the doors right away and has touted the…

Land-based ・ 06 February 2021

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Circa Resort and Casino launches gaming

Circa Resort and Casino opened its doors on 28 October, the adults-only property is downtown Las Vegas' first newly built resort in four decades. The property's developer Derek Stevens sought permission from Nevada regulators for a two-tiered opening, with the casino, sportsbook, restaurants and year-round pool complex launching this October, and…

Sports ・ 19 January 2021