Two weeks after the grand opening, the Flamingo closed down. It re-opened March 1, 1947, as The Fabulous Flamingo. Siegel forced Wilkerson out in April, and by May, the resort reported a profit.
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| Aquarius Casino Resort | |
|---|---|
The property as seen from the Colorado River in 2018 | |
| Location | Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. |
| Address | 1900 South Casino Drive |
| Opening date | August 1, 1990; 29 years ago |
| Theme | Ocean |
| No. of rooms | 1,907 |
| Total gaming space | 57,070 sq ft (5,302 m2) |
| Owner | Golden Entertainment |
| Previous names | Flamingo Hilton Laughlin (1990–2000) Flamingo Laughlin (2000–2006) |
| Renovated in | 2000, 2008, 2010 |
| Website | aquariuscasinoresort.com |
The Aquarius Casino Resort (formerly Flamingo Hilton Laughlin and Flamingo Laughlin) is a hotel and casino located on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Golden Entertainment and is the largest hotel in Laughlin.
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Facilities[edit]
The Aquarius has two 18-floor towers with 1,907 rooms and suites that overlook the Colorado River. The casino, with an area of 57,070 square feet (5,302 m2), has 1,240 slot machines, 33 table games, and a race and sports book.[1][2] The property includes a business center, fitness center, pool and tennis courts. The Aquarius also has a tour boat, the Celebration, which takes visitors on a tour of the Colorado River area of Laughlin.
History[edit]
Flamingo Hilton Laughlin (1990–2000)[edit]
On August 1, 1990, the property opened as the Flamingo Hilton Laughlin.
Flamingo Laughlin (2000–2006)[edit]
In October 2000, the hotel's name was changed to the Flamingo Laughlin.
On November 29, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment announced plans to sell the resort to American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP). The $170-million sale closed on May 19, 2006. ACEP was allowed to continue using the Flamingo name for up to six months after the sale.
Flamingo Casino Layout
Aquarius Casino Resort (2006–present)[edit]
The Flamingo Laughlin became the Aquarius Casino Resort on November 24, 2006.
In 2008, ACEP completed $54 million in renovations at the Aquarius.[3]
In October 2017, Golden Entertainment purchased ACEP, adding the Aquarius and three other casinos to its portfolio.[4]
Entertainment[edit]
The Aquarius features entertainment appearing regularly in Splash Cabaret for free, and occasional stage shows and musical reviews in the Aquarius Pavilion.[5]
References[edit]
- ^Nonrestricted Square Footage Report (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. March 6, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
- ^Nonrestricted Count Report(Excel) (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. June 30, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
- ^American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC 2012 Form 10-K Annual Report
- ^'Golden closes on $850M deal for Stratosphere, 3 other casinos'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 23 October 2017.
- ^'Splash'. The Aquarius Casino and Resort.
Flamingo Las Vegas Casino Map
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Media related to Aquarius Casino Resort at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 35°09′49″N114°34′21″W / 35.1635141°N 114.5725188°W