Vegas Free-for-All - We need someone to go to one of these temporary trailer casinos and give us a trip report (with pictures)

Roulette Man

Apr 8, 2011
3:13am

LVA sometimes reports on casinos that open these trailers for only a day. Their sole purpose is to remain in compliance with the Nevada Gaming Board and keep their gaming license.

It would be great if we could get someone to go to one and take pictures and report on it. Do they offer door prizes? Do they have cocktails and/or food service?

Here is a report from the LVA shorts about an upcoming one.

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April 8, 2011 New Resort in the Works?: VegasInc, the newly launched business magazine from Greenspun Media, reports that Marriott has possible plans to build a 3,500-room resort across from the Las Vegas Convention Center, in the lot formerly occupied by the Beach nightclub. In the meantime, the owners of the site have sought permission to operate another "trailer station" casino on the site on April 27 in order to preserve its gaming license.

knagl

Apr 8, 2011
6:24am

Block User

Oh, neat, I'll be out there that day -- I might have to go.

RoadTrip

Apr 8, 2011
6:45am

Block User

That would be an interesting casino visit.

I've been told about a place downtown, the souvenir shop (Sassy Sally's???) that owns a casino license, actually has machines and tables "behind a wall", and opens for one day per year to maintain their gaming license. Could be fact or myth, I don't know, but I'd attend any of those "one day" temporary casinos opening to maintain their license, just to people watch, etc.

I too wonder about any giveaways or gifts. And a few small denomination chips for souvenirs if unusual enough might be worthwhile obtaining also.

salukidean

Apr 8, 2011
6:54am

Block User

They don't offer anything at this events and don't count on finding good paytables at all. When these are done, they really don't care if anyone even shows up as its not being done for profit...its only being done to keep the license active. Most these events attract no more than 5-10 players throughout the entire day and you'll be likely if they even have a bottle of water to offer those who show up. It sounds more interesting than it really is...if you ever actually go to one in person, you'll likely leave within 10-20 minutes.

salukidean

Apr 8, 2011
6:57am

Block User

Here's a link with a story (including pictures) of one Station casinos did a few years ago.

https://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/us/09casino.html

RoadTrip

Apr 8, 2011
7:09am

Block User

Thanks for the link and story.

Roulette Man

Apr 8, 2011
7:38am

Block User

I wasn't expecting the Bellagio. Hell I wasn't even expecting a double wide trailer. I'd be curious to see it though.

BobOrme

Apr 8, 2011
9:11am

Block User

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Originally posted by: RoadTrip
That would be an interesting casino visit.

I've been told about a place downtown, the souvenir shop (Sassy Sally's???) that owns a casino license, actually has machines and tables "behind a wall", and opens for one day per year to maintain their gaming license. Could be fact or myth, I don't know, but I'd attend any of those "one day" temporary casinos opening to maintain their license, just to people watch, etc.

I too wonder about any giveaways or gifts. And a few small denomination chips for souvenirs if unusual enough might be worthwhile obtaining also.

The downtown casino would be the Pioneer, the building with Vegas Vic on it. The property has an unrestricted gaming license and keeping it alive is a very valuable asset. New unrestricted gaming licenses require a minimum 300 room hotel to go along with a casino. The Pioneer license can be grandfathered to avoid the hotel requirements.

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