(from The House of Caesars: Power, Glamour, and the Empire of Las Vegas) Chapter 1 in our Caesars Palace spotlight series Las Vegas was still small enough in 1966 that a man could stand in the desert at night and hear nothing but his own pulse. The lights of the Strip stopped abruptly then—ending not in sprawl but in silence. And at the edge of … Continue reading Caesars Palace – The Mirage Before the Mirage
For nearly 50 years, the Stardust Hotel and Casino defined the glitz, glamour, and intrigue of Las Vegas. From its cosmic-themed grand opening in 1958 to its dramatic demolition in 2007, the Stardust was more than a hotel—it was a symbol of a city built on dreams and reinvention. Dive into the story of this iconic landmark, its ties to the Space Age, mob history, and how its neon glow illuminated an unforgettable era of the Las Vegas Strip. ✨ Continue reading Venue Spotlight: Stardust Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
Leaders at the Rhode Island-based corporation are still working with the city to figure out where to eventually put a massive tower on the site that’s currently home to the Chicago Tribune printing plant at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street. By Mitchell Armentrout Updated Jan 17, 2024, 7:22pm CDT Bally’s will have to deal city officials a revised design for its permanent Chicago casino and entertainment complex … Continue reading Water pipes send Bally’s casino plan for hotel tower along Chicago Avenue down the drain
The Jockey Club Las Vegas, founded in the 1950s, significantly transformed the city’s landscape by merging the thrill of horseracing with high-stakes gambling. Spearheaded by businessman John “Jack” Miller, the club offered a unique entertainment package attracting local and international gamblers. Even though its glory faded with the city’s shift towards different entertainment forms, the club’s legacy as the epicenter of equine excitement in Las Vegas still resonates within the city’s history. Continue reading The Inception and Vision of the Jockey Club Las Vegas
Vegas and Paradise 