Casino

45 photos · 2008–2024

45 photographs tagged Casino, 2008–2024.

WinStar riverboat casino docked on Indiana Harbor Ship Canal in East Chicago, Indiana. — The WinStar was a riverboat casino vessel built for Ameristar Casino East Chicago, docked along the Indiana Harbor Ship Canal in East Chicago, Indiana. Indiana's 1990s riverboat gaming law required licensed casinos to operate from vessels rather than land-based buildings, prompting construction of purpose-built boats like this one along Lake Michigan's industrial harbors. The Indiana Harbor Ship Canal connects to Lake Michigan and runs past steel mills and other heavy industry that predate the casino by decades.

Magestic Star Casino Boat in Wisconsin — The Magestic Star casino boat sitting at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The boat was docked for decades in Gary, Indiana before closing in 2021 after new Indiana legislation allowed for land-based casinos.

Senor Frog's at Treasure Island Las Vegas — The Treasure Island resort in Las Vegas features Señor Frog's, a restaurant and bar situated along its lagoon. The resort, which opened in 1993 with a pirate theme, originally hosted the "Sirens of TI" show in this area. Today, the waterfront serves as a social gathering space, incorporating fountains and themed decor that reference the property's initial pirate motif. The presence of Señor Frog's contributes to the casual, entertainment-focused atmosphere characteristic of this section of the Las Vegas Strip.

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas — Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, often called “TI,” opened in 1993 on the Las Vegas Strip as a pirate-themed resort developed by Steve Wynn. The property’s signature red and cream façade overlooks a lagoon once home to nightly pirate ship battles—an attraction that became one of the Strip’s most recognizable spectacles. While the resort has evolved over time, moving away from its original family-friendly theme, the nautical elements and ship masts at its entrance remain as nostalgic reminders of its 1990s Las Vegas showmanship.

The Palazzo tower at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — The Palazzo tower at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas stands on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The high-rise hotel is part of the integrated resort complex that combines hotel, casino, retail, dining, and convention facilities. Opened in 2007, The Palazzo expanded the Venetian resort with an all-suite hotel tower.

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas tower west of the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. — Trump International Hotel Las Vegas stands just west of the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. The nongaming high-rise hotel is identifiable by its gold-glass tower and the TRUMP name at the top. It operates as a hotel-condominium property near the Fashion Show mall and the resort corridor.

Caesars Palace marquee sign with red neon lettering and a digital ad screen on the Las Vegas Strip. — Caesars Palace opened in 1966 on the Las Vegas Strip, developed by Jay Sarno with a Roman Empire theme that became a template for later themed resorts. Caesars Entertainment now owns and operates the property, along with Horseshoe Las Vegas under the same corporate banner. The marquee's digital display rotates promotional content for Caesars Entertainment properties and events, including the Horseshoe's Arcade nightclub. Gold medallion and column details on the sign reference the resort's original Roman-themed architecture.

Flamingo Las Vegas hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Flamingo Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip is a hotel and casino operated by Caesars Entertainment. Opened in 1946, it is one of the oldest resort properties on the Strip. The resort remains a longstanding part of Las Vegas tourism and gaming.

Slot machine displaying an "Out of Service" message on its screen at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas — This slot machine sits inside the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip, one of thousands of gaming devices spread across its casino floor. The MGM Grand casino covers roughly 171,500 square feet and holds slot machines alongside table games, sports betting, and a poker room. The screen reads "Out of Service" and shows a credit balance, a message tied to the machine's ticket-in, ticket-out system rather than to cash payouts. MGM Resorts International owns and operates the property, which opened in 1993 and remains one of the largest casino resorts in the world.

Slot machines at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas are offline due to a ransomware attack on MGM Resorts International, September 15, 2023. — Slot machines at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas display error messages on September 15th, 2023. This outage occurred following a public announcement of a ransomware attack that affected MGM Resorts International properties, including the Bellagio. The attack disrupted operations and impacted the gaming floor, highlighting the vulnerability of large-scale entertainment venues to cyber threats. The Bellagio, known for its luxury and elaborate design, is a prominent fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, and such disruptions underscore the reliance of modern casinos on digital infrastructure.

Printed notice on a Las Vegas slot machine explaining service outages during the 2023 MGM Resorts cyberattack. — MGM Resorts International operates several Las Vegas Strip properties, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Aria, under one shared network of casino management systems. In September 2023, the company disclosed a cyberattack that disrupted slot machines, ATMs, hotel key cards, and reservation systems across its properties for roughly ten days. MGM later attributed the breach to the hacking group Scattered Spider and estimated the incident cost the company about $100 million. During the outage, guests were directed to casino cashiers for ticket redemptions that machines could no longer process automatically.

Aristocrat Gaming slot machine displays a validation buffer error message at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. — The Bellagio is one of ten Las Vegas properties owned by MGM Resorts International. On September 11, 2023, MGM Resorts confirmed a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to shut down portions of its computer systems, including hotel reservations, digital room keys, and slot machine networks, across its properties. The outage lasted roughly ten days and was later attributed to a ransomware group known as Scattered Spider, which used social engineering tactics to gain access to MGM's network. MGM estimated the attack cost the company about $100 million in lost revenue and remediation expenses. This Aristocrat Gaming machine displayed a "Host Disable - Validation Buffer Full" error, a symptom of the network validation system being taken offline during the outage.

Rows of Quick Hit slot machines display error screens at MGM Grand in Las Vegas during a 2023 ransomware attack. — MGM Grand's casino floor sits along the Las Vegas Strip, one of the largest gaming resorts operated by MGM Resorts International. On September 15, 2023, slot machines including Quick Hit units displayed blank or error screens after a ransomware attack disclosed days earlier disrupted computer systems across MGM properties. The outage affected slot machines, digital key cards, and payment systems at MGM-operated casinos throughout Las Vegas. MGM later confirmed the attackers accessed company data and disrupted operations for over a week before service was restored.

Wynn Las Vegas hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, is a hotel and casino resort operated by Wynn Resorts. Opened in 2005, the property occupies the former site of the Desert Inn and is one of the major resort towers on Las Vegas Boulevard.

Find Your Future ad on Resorts World — Las Vegas with what has to be the largest billboard ever regarding law enforcement hiring. The 100,000 square foot digital wall covered a significant portion of the 59 story Resort World building. (Las Vegas, September 2023

The Palazzo hotel tower stands along the Las Vegas Strip, with its name inscribed near the roofline. — The Palazzo opened in 2008 as a sister property to the adjacent Venetian, both operated under the same ownership group on the Las Vegas Strip. Rising 50 stories, it ranked among the tallest buildings in Nevada at the time of its completion and contains more than 3,000 all-suite rooms. Its architecture echoes Italian Renaissance styling, a theme carried over from the Venetian next door. Together the two resorts form one of the largest hotel complexes in the world, sharing casino floors and convention space.

Observation pod and broadcast antenna atop the STRAT Tower on the Las Vegas Strip. — The STRAT Tower rises 1,149 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. It opened in 1996 as the Stratosphere Hotel, a project developed by Bob Stupak, and now operates under Golden Entertainment. The pod near the top holds observation decks and thrill rides, including the Big Shot and X-Scream. A broadcast antenna extends above the pod, adding roughly 130 feet to the tower's total height.

Resorts World Las Vegas towers with Hilton, Crockfords, and Conrad signage along the Las Vegas Strip. — Resorts World Las Vegas opened in June 2021 on the site of the former Stardust casino, marking the first ground-up resort built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade. The $4.3 billion project, developed by Genting Group, houses three hotel brands under one roof: Hilton, Crockfords Las Vegas, and Conrad Las Vegas. Crockfords takes its name from a London gaming club founded in 1828, here licensed as the property's luxury tower. The Conrad brand, part of Hilton's portfolio, caters to upscale travelers and marked its Las Vegas debut with this property.

Encore Wynn Resorts Las Vegas — Encore Las Vegas, part of Wynn Resorts, opened in December 2008 as a companion to the adjacent Wynn Las Vegas. Its bronze-colored glass façade curves elegantly above the Strip, reflecting both sunlight and skyline with the resort’s signature minimalist style. The 48-story tower features luxury suites, fine dining, and high-end retail, continuing the brand’s focus on refined design and personalized service. With its modern architecture and warm tones, Encore represents the quieter, more polished side of the Las Vegas luxury scene.

The Oneida Nation entrance at Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at night. — The Oneida Nation entrance at Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a prominent feature connecting fans to the historic stadium. The atrium serves as a year-round destination, housing amenities and offering access to premium seating and event spaces. This entrance highlights the long-standing partnership between the Oneida Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe, and the Green Bay Packers.

Las Vegas sportsbook with lounge seating, betting boards, and wall-mounted sports televisions. — The MGM Grand Race & Sports Book in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a prominent venue for sports betting. Opened in 1993, it was one of the largest sportsbooks in the world at the time of its construction. The facility features numerous large screens displaying live sporting events and betting odds, catering to a constant stream of patrons. These betting areas are designed to accommodate large crowds, with tiered seating and individual betting stations, reflecting the significant role sports wagering plays in the Las Vegas entertainment landscape.

Guests crowd the entrance to CatHouse nightclub at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. — CatHouse combined a restaurant, bar, and dance club at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, built around a bordello-inspired theme with red-and-gold decor. The venue opened as part of a broader push by Luxor to add nightlife and dining options beyond its casino floor. Guests dined at tables set within the main room while the club's bar and lounge areas operated nearby. CatHouse eventually closed as Luxor revised its entertainment and dining lineup in later years.

Illuminated fiber-optic light curtain with red neon signage at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. — The Cathouse Lounge sits just off the casino floor at the Luxor Hotel and has operated as the resort's nightclub space since an early-2000s renovation shifted parts of the interior away from strict Egyptian theming toward contemporary club design. Fiber-optic strand curtains like this one became common in Las Vegas nightlife venues during that era, used to divide open floor plans without blocking sightlines to the bar or stage. The Luxor itself opened on the Strip in 1993 as a 30-story pyramid, and MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the property since 2005.

Candlelit lounge seating area inside the Cathouse Lounge at Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. — The Cathouse operated as a nightclub and lounge inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, drawing on the name and rock-club branding of the original Cathouse on Los Angeles's Sunset Strip. Luxor opened in 1993 with its 30-story black glass pyramid, one of the largest pyramid structures in the world, and added nightlife venues like this one during a push in the early 2000s to diversify its entertainment offerings beyond the casino floor. The space has since been reworked under different nightlife concepts as Luxor's lineup of bars and clubs has changed over the years.

Flight Bar interior at Luxor Hotel casino in Las Vegas with patrons and blue neon signage. — Flight Bar sits on the casino floor of the Luxor Hotel, which opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1993. The Luxor's 30-story pyramid was, at the time of its construction, the sixth-largest pyramid in the world, with a base covering 29 acres. The resort is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, which has run the property since its 2005 merger with Mandalay Resort Group. Flight functions as one of the casino's lounge venues, positioned along the gaming floor to serve guests moving between table games and slot machines.

Excalibur Hotel and Casino's illuminated medieval-themed interior hall with ornate chandeliers and patterned carpet. — The Excalibur Hotel and Casino opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1990, built around a medieval castle theme designed by Veldon Simpson, the architect also behind Luxor and Treasure Island. At 4,032 rooms, it ranked among the largest hotels in the world at the time of its opening. The property is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. Its entrance arcade, lined with stone-finished columns and chandeliers, leads guests from the porte-cochère into the casino floor.

Gambler at Game King slot machines in a Las Vegas casino with illuminated displays and patterned ceiling. — The Game King is a multi-game video poker terminal built by International Game Technology, first introduced in 1998 and still common on casino floors across Nevada. A single Game King terminal lets players switch between dozens of video poker variants — including Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, and Bonus Poker — along with select slot and keno titles. The "multi-denomination" designation refers to the machine's ability to accept wagers ranging from pennies to several dollars per credit, set by the operator rather than fixed at manufacture. IGT, now part of Light & Wonder following a series of corporate mergers, built the Game King line to let casinos consolidate multiple game types into a single cabinet, reducing the floor space needed for separate single-game machines.

Casino gaming floor with illuminated slot machines and patrons on the Las Vegas Strip. — Slot machines like these account for the majority of gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip, far outpacing table games in most casinos. Nevada legalized commercial gambling in 1931, and modern machines use random number generators regulated by the state's Gaming Control Board to set payout odds.

Las Vegas Strip at night showing New York-New York Hotel's replica Manhattan skyline and illuminated casino signs. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened in 1997 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, its towers modeled after a dozen Manhattan skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A pedestrian bridge styled after the Brooklyn Bridge connects the property to the sidewalk along the Strip. The theater inside once housed "Zumanity," Cirque du Soleil's adult-themed production that ran from 2003 until 2020. Farther down the boulevard, the replica Eiffel Tower marks the entrance to Paris Las Vegas, which opened in 1999.

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino illuminated at night on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. — The MGM Grand opened in 1993 on the site of the former MGM Grand Hotel that had burned in 1980, rebuilt under Kirk Kerkorian with a design by Veldon Simpson. At roughly 6.85 million square feet, it held the title of the world's largest hotel at opening, with over 5,000 rooms across its towers. The resort's casino floor spans more than 170,000 square feet, and the property has operated under MGM Resorts International since the 1990s. In the foreground, the turreted rooftop belongs to the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, a medieval-themed resort that opened in 1990, also developed by Kerkorian's Circus Circus Enterprises. Las Vegas Boulevard, known as the Strip, runs between the two properties and carries the bulk of pedestrian and vehicle traffic along this stretch of casinos.

Excalibur in Las Vegas lit up at night — The Excalibur Hotel & Casino, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, is designed to resemble a medieval castle. Opened in 1990, it was one of the largest hotels in the world at the time of its construction. The resort features a casino, multiple restaurants, and entertainment venues, drawing visitors with its themed architecture and attractions. Its castle-like facade, illuminated at night, is a distinctive element of the Las Vegas landscape.

Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino with Eiffel Tower replica on the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada. — Paris Las Vegas opened in September 1999 on the site of the old Dunes golf course along the Strip. Its Eiffel Tower replica stands 541 feet tall, built at half the scale of the original Paris landmark, with an observation deck near the top open to visitors. The resort's casino floor covers roughly 85,000 square feet, and the hotel has more than 2,900 rooms styled after Parisian architecture, including nods to the Paris Opera House and the Arc de Triomphe. Bally's Las Vegas, which shares a connected pedestrian bridge and ownership history under Caesars Entertainment, sits just to the north, while Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino occupies the site of the former Aladdin to the south.

New York-New York Hotel and Casino entrance glows with neon signs and illuminated marquee on the Las Vegas Strip at night. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened on January 3, 1997, on the Las Vegas Strip at the corner of Tropicana Avenue. The resort was developed by Primm Valley Resorts and designed to echo the Manhattan skyline, with towers modeled after real New York skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty stands near the entrance, along with scaled versions of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Grand Central Terminal facade. The property's roller coaster, built by Bolliger & Mabillard, loops around the exterior of the casino and was one of the first thrill rides integrated into a Las Vegas hotel complex. MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the property since its 2005 acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group.

Luxor Hotel pyramid lit with powerful beam at apex, surrounded by palm trees and desert landscape at night in Las Vegas. — The Luxor opened in 1993 on the Las Vegas Strip, its 30-story pyramid designed by architect Veldon Simpson to evoke ancient Egypt. The beam projected from its apex measures roughly 42.3 billion candela, making it one of the strongest beams of light in the world, reportedly detectable from aircraft flying over Los Angeles on clear nights. Because the building tapers to a point, the Luxor uses angled "inclinator" elevators instead of conventional vertical ones to reach its upper floors. The resort's Egyptian theme extends throughout its grounds, including sphinx and obelisk replicas near the entrance.

Las Vegas Strip skyline featuring Encore, Stratosphere Tower, Harrah's, and Imperial Palace hotels. — The Stratosphere Tower stands 1,149 feet tall, making it the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and a fixture of the Las Vegas skyline since it opened in 1996. Encore, which opened in 2008 as a companion to the adjacent Wynn Las Vegas, adds roughly 2,034 rooms to the resort corridor along Las Vegas Boulevard. Harrah's Las Vegas dates to 1973, when it opened as Holiday Casino before being rebranded under the Harrah's name in 1980. Imperial Palace, visible at street level, operated under that name from 1979 until it was rebranded The Linq in 2014.

Toni Braxton Pepsi advertisement on the Flamingo Hotel facade in Las Vegas. — The Flamingo opened in December 1946, financed in part by mobster Bugsy Siegel, making it the third resort to open on what became the Las Vegas Strip. Little of the original building remains after decades of renovations and expansions, but the Flamingo name and its original site have stayed in continuous operation longer than any other Strip property. The hotel's exterior walls have periodically carried large-scale advertising, including this Diet Pepsi campaign featuring Toni Braxton, who signed with Pepsi as a spokesperson during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Caesars Entertainment owns and operates the Flamingo today.

Bellagio Hotel's beige facade with cylindrical tower and blue-green roof in Las Vegas. — The Bellagio Hotel, a luxury resort and casino, stands on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. Opened in 1998, it was designed to evoke the ambiance of the Lake Como region of Italy. The resort is known for its elaborate fountains, art collections, and high-end amenities, serving as a major tourist destination and entertainment venue. It remains a prominent example of themed architecture on the Las Vegas Strip.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. — Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the Miracle Mile Shops are prominent entertainment and retail complexes on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. Planet Hollywood, originally the Aladdin, opened in 1962 and was rethemed in 1999 to Planet Hollywood. The Miracle Mile Shops, a large indoor shopping mall, is integrated into the resort, offering a variety of retail and dining options. The complex is a significant part of the Las Vegas entertainment landscape, drawing millions of visitors annually for its casino, hotel accommodations, shopping, and dining.

Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino's gold pyramid and tower with palm trees in Las Vegas. — The Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, located at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened in 1999. The resort complex features a casino, hotel, and entertainment venues, designed with a tropical theme. Its architecture includes a prominent pyramid structure, reminiscent of Egyptian motifs, and a large hotel tower. The Mandalay Bay is a significant part of the Las Vegas Strip's landscape, contributing to the city's reputation as a major tourist and gambling destination.

Mandalay Bay Hotel, a gold-tiled resort tower on the Las Vegas Strip with palm trees and Egyptian sphinx statue. — Mandalay Bay opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1999, developed by Circus Circus Enterprises at a cost of roughly $950 million. The resort's gold-tinted glass exterior and tropical theme were meant to evoke Southeast Asia rather than ancient Egypt. The limestone sphinx replica visible here belongs to the neighboring Luxor hotel, which opened in 1993 and is connected to Mandalay Bay by a tram and pedestrian walkway. Mandalay Bay's hotel tower rises 43 stories and includes an 11-acre artificial beach, a feature unusual among Strip resorts at the time of its construction.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino's white castle facade with colorful cone towers in Las Vegas. — The Excalibur Hotel & Casino, located at 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a resort and casino designed to resemble a medieval castle. Opened in 1990, it was one of the early themed resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, aiming to attract families with its whimsical architecture and entertainment. The hotel features a distinctive castle facade with towers, battlements, and a moat, reflecting a popular trend in Las Vegas during the late 20th century for elaborate themed destinations. It continues to operate as a hotel and casino, offering lodging, gaming, and various entertainment options.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino replica Manhattan skyline on the Las Vegas Strip. — New York-New York Hotel & Casino opened in January 1997 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, built by Primm Valley Casino Resorts and Bally Entertainment for roughly $460 million. Its towers, ranging from 40 to 47 stories, were modeled on Manhattan landmarks including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, housing a combined 2,024 guest rooms. The Big Apple Coaster, originally called the Manhattan Express, winds through the property's rooftop skyline and reaches speeds near 67 miles per hour. MGM Resorts International has owned and operated the resort since 2005.

Statue of Liberty replica at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. — New York-New York Hotel & Casino opened on January 3, 1997, built by a partnership between MGM Grand Inc. and Primadonna Resorts at a cost of roughly $460 million. Its twelve towers echo the Manhattan skyline, with facades referencing the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, and the complex rises 47 stories as part of MGM Resorts International's Strip holdings. The Statue of Liberty replica out front stands about 150 feet from base to torch, roughly half the height of the original in New York Harbor. The Big Apple Coaster, which opened with the resort under the name Manhattan Express, features a 144-foot first drop and a 180-degree "heartline twist," a maneuver rarely found on other roller coasters.

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino's teal facade and signage on the Las Vegas Strip. — The MGM Grand opened in December 1993 on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, built on the former site of the MGM Grand Hotel that burned in a 1980 fire. At 30 stories, the hotel has more than 5,000 rooms, making it one of the largest single hotels in the United States. The property was developed by Kirk Kerkorian and originally themed around the film "The Wizard of Oz" before a late-1990s renovation shifted its design toward the current emerald-glass exterior. MGM Resorts International continues to operate the hotel and casino, which includes the Grand Garden Arena, a venue that has hosted championship boxing matches and major concerts.

Pussycat Dolls Casino gaming floor at Caesars Palace Las Vegas with neon signage and table games. — The Pussycat Dolls Casino opened inside Caesars Palace in 2008, pairing a gaming pit with the pop group's burlesque-themed nightlife brand. Blackjack and poker tables operated under the Pussycat Dolls name, adjacent to a lounge and performance space modeled on the group's Los Angeles nightclub. Caesars Entertainment developed the venue as part of a celebrity-branded nightlife push during the Strip's late-2000s renovation era. The casino closed in 2011, after roughly three years of operation.

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