Category Archives: Americas

Peppermill Hotel Casino, Reno

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

The Peppermill Hotel Casino in Nevada is know as much for it’s ambitious and seemingly constant expansion projects as much anything else.  The first casino was developed at site in 1981 but for the previous ten years the business had … Continue reading →

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

It’s only six years since gambling legislation was enacted in Singapore and only two years since the first casinos were actually opened.  Singapore’s conservative nature ensured that only two casinos would be built to begin with.  Resorts World Sentosa & … Continue reading →

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Harold’s Club, Reno – Part Three

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

The 1962 sale of Harold’s Club and the 1964 expansion was the beginning of the end for the  casino although of course no-one yet knew that.  The Smith family were still in charge of day to day operations and for … Continue reading →

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Harold’s Club, Reno – Part Two

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

Reno now had a new casino with a new style of operation.  Customers were treated well and were more inclined to return and Pappy Smith, the father of the owners Harold and Raymond, was the de facto front man, entertaining … Continue reading →

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Harold’s Club, Reno – Part One

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

Reno, in Nevada, long ago gave up trying to match Las Vegas in the super-casino stakes.  In recent years many of the hotels and casinos that were built following gaming legalisation in Nevada in 1931 have bee demolished.  Unlike Vegas, … Continue reading →

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Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

It’s no secret that for most of its short gaming history, Atlantic City has played second fiddle to Las Vegas when it comes to casino fame and glamour.  Gambling was only legalised here in 1976. and this can come as … Continue reading →

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The Bellagio, Las Vegas

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

This Las Vegas hotel resort is so famous that it’s easy to forget that there’s actually a small town in Northern Italy, on the shores of Lake Como, on which the giant resort is based.  Really the only similarity seems … Continue reading →

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Treasure Chest Riverboat Casino, Louisiana

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

Before we get down to the business of talking about the specifics of the Treasure Chest, a brief word about the history of the riverboat casino in general.  Contrary to popular belief, riverboat gaming was only legalised as recently as … Continue reading →

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Resorts Atlantic City, New Jersey

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin

Elsewhere on this site we’ve already written about Atlantic City and its somewhat chequered history when compared with its illustrious Nevada competitor but the fact remains that is does have some fantastic casinos situated along the world famous Boardwalk and … Continue reading →

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The Sahara, Las Vegas

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

With the closure of The Sahara on May 16th, 2011, it seems an appropriate time to check out the fascinating history of this colourful casino.  It’s closing because, says owner SBE Holdings, it is no longer “economically viable”.  That may … Continue reading →

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