#Railroad Pass

The Nevada Independent

Impending demise of Fiesta Henderson opens opportunities for smaller casino operators

Henderson casino owner Joe DeSimone reached out to Red Rock Resorts last year to see if the company was interested in selling the closed Fiesta Henderson. "They weren't receptive," recalled DeSimone, who operates Railroad Pass on U.S. 95 and The Pass Casino on Water Street. "I think they just kind of just wrote it off." Tim Brooks, who operates the…

Travel ・ 25 July 2022

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Bally’s player wins $111,000 on pai gow

Bally's still has some magic left. Although the Strip casino will soon be rebranded as Horseshoe Las Vegas, one player will retain positive memories of the Bally's name - in addition to a very good chunk of change. A player won $111962 playing Face Up Pai Gow Poker at Bally's on Saturday, according to a Caesars Entertainment news release. Five aces…

Pai Gow ・ 26 June 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Three years later, no action in D.C. to raise jackpot tax threshold

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 Congressional representatives and the…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2022

London Post

Guide to the History of Land-Based Casinos: The First Gambling Establishments

Land-based casinos refer to the physical premises where people go to gamble. Also called brick-and-mortar, these establishments provide real-world gambling venues. Some brick-and-mortar casinos mix online and land-based gambling activities, while others combine gaming and services like bars, hotel rooms, and restaurants. Initially, gamblers didn't…

History ・ 11 October 2021

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Review Journal

Legalized gambling in Nevada marks 90 years

Don't expect any parades or fancy cakes Friday, even though it is the 90th anniversary of one of Nevada's most significant historic events. It was March 19, 1931, when state leaders approved legalized gambling, forever changing the economic course of Nevada and Las Vegas. While the news wasn't a big deal at the time - illegal casinos had operated…

Law ・ 10 September 2021

San Antonio Express-News

Railroad Pass, at 90, marks role as Nevada's oldest casino

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) - Railroad Pass casino sits on the outskirts of Henderson, not far from Boulder City, the only incorporated Nevada town where gambling is illegal. It's a small, unassuming property - nothing like the swanky, upscale resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. But it's proved resilient, carving its place in history and holding on…

Travel ・ 12 August 2021

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Las Vegas Advisor: Miracle Mile Shops in Vegas now charges fees for parking

Add the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood to the list of garages now charging for parking in Las Vegas. This one is significant, because it was one of the few Strip garages to remain fee-free before the pandemic, due to it being connected to the mall. The first hour is free, then it's $12 for two to four hours and $15 for over four hours. Paid…

Travel ・ 08 August 2021

Pahrump Valley Times

Railroad Pass casino turns 90 on Sunday

Railroad Pass casinosits on the outskirts of Henderson, not far from Boulder City, the only incorporated Nevada town where gambling is illegal. It's a small, unassuming property - nothing like the swanky, upscale resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. But it's proved resilient, carving its place in history and holding on tight. The state's oldest…

Travel ・ 01 August 2021

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Two casino properties receive licensing approval from Nevada Gaming Commission

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved licenses for a newly renamed Henderson casino and fast-growing Bally's Corp., and approved Caesars Entertainment Inc.'s multibillion-dollar deal to acquire Nevada's largest sportsbook operator. The Pass at Water Street, formerly known as the Eldorado Casino in Henderson, won licensing…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 May 2021

Review Journal

Henderson’s Eldorado Casino renamed the Pass, gets opening date

The former site of the Eldorado Casino in Henderson is set to reopen under a new name next month. The casino on historic Water Street is getting a refresh before its grand opening, set for 7 p.m. April 1. The property has been redubbed the Pass Casino by DeSimone Gaming, which purchased the property from Boyd Gaming Corp. in December. Along with a…

Jobs ・ 09 May 2021

Eater Vegas

Boyd Gaming sells Henderson’s historic Eldorado Casino on Water Street

HENDERSON - The historic Eldorado Casino on Water Street now has new owners. Boyd Gaming Corp. sold the 58-year-old casino to DeSimone Gaming for an undisclosed amount of money. Eldorado was one of three casinos owned by Boyd Gaming that remained closed after the state ordered all nonessential businesses to temporariy shutter to slow the spread of…

Covid ・ 11 March 2021

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Las Vegas Advisor: Some small casino shows take the stage

Who says you can't see a show in Vegas? The mandated capacity restrictions that have closed most of the big shows are still in place, but that hasn't stopped some of the smaller productions from taking the stage. The following is a list of casino shows that are performing now: Extravaganza (Bally's); "Delirious Comedy Club" (Downtown Grand);…

Politics ・ 04 February 2021

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Las Vegas room rates drop for the holidays

The holiday season is normally prime time for finding a low room rate in Las Vegas, but is that the case in this crazy COVID-19 environment? It sure is. In fact, bargain room rates might be the only constant in a holiday season that figures to be anything but normal. Last week the researchers at the Las Vegas Advisor canvassed every casino in town,…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021