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Kim Sisters Top Act In Las Vegas
Thu, Jun 04, 2009
Singers used city as launching pad for successful career
David Schwartz
David G. Schwartz an Atlantic City native and the director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is the author of Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling. His web site can be viewed at www.dieiscast.com.
Man Of The Moment
Tue, May 05, 2009
Actor and politician Rex Bell personified the rugged Silver State
Folies Bergere
Tue, Apr 07, 2009
Few shows could boast the pedigree—or the longevity—of the Folies Bergere, which recently closed at the Tropicana after a nearly 50-year run.
Harrah's Bingo
Tue, Mar 03, 2009
Harrah’s Entertainment is today the world’s largest casino company, but it has humble origins.
Media magnate
Tue, Jul 08, 2008
Hank Greenspun, seen here with his wife Barbara, was one of the more influential—and unique—men to call Las Vegas home. Born in Brooklyn in 1909, Greenspun moved to Las Vegas in 1946.
Casino as art
Mon, Jun 02, 2008
Las Vegas has some of the largest hotels in the world, but some of its most loved attractions have been tiny. The Glass Pool Inn was small, but it had a big place in the hearts of residents and visitors alike.
Ladies First
Wed, Dec 05, 2007
The Northern Club and its owner represent an important milestone in Nevada and Las Vegas history
The Reclusive Visionary
Tue, Sep 04, 2007
Howard Hughes’ short run in Las Vegas left an indelible mark on the city
Animal Acts
Tue, Jul 31, 2007
The white tigers at the Mirage were not the first four-legged attractions in Las Vegas
Race Relations
Wed, Feb 28, 2007
The Moulin Rouge was the first ‘neighborhood’ casino that welcomed all people
Trend Setter
Thu, Jul 09, 2009
Claudine Williams was a pivotal figure in bringing gaming into the mainstream
