California Casino Fremont Street

The California Club operated from 1958 to 1973. Phil Long took over operation of the casino located at the corner of First and Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, 1958.^[1] The locals casino catered to local gamblers. It was owned and operated by Phil Long and partner George Milford and was a casino only without any hotel rooms. The California Club was sold to Steve Wynn in 1973. The California Club was combined into the Golden Nugget shortly after the purchase by Wynn.

In 1963, Corky McCorquodale introduced Texas hold'em to Las Vegas at the California Club. The game became popular and quickly spread to the Golden Nugget, Stardust and Dunes.^[2]

California Hotel & Casino. 12 East Ogden Avenue. Las Vegas, NV 89101. 702-385-1222 Don't let the game get out of hand. For Assistance call 800-522-4700. The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on Fremont Opened in 1946, the Golden Nugget is the biggest casino on Fremont Street. It has a buzzing, spacious casino that is nicely decorated and which features every slot and game you’d want. The Fremont Street Experience is totally lame and vulgar, they should remove that light show canopy and let the casinos relish in their period style, but on the street beyond the 'experience' are some good restaurants that are proving that Las Vegas can be a real city also if it wants to. The California Club operated from 1958 to 1973. Phil Long took over operation of the casino located at the corner of First and Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, 1958. The locals casino catered to local gamblers. It was owned and operated by Phil Long and partner George Milford and was a casino only without any hotel rooms. Monolith Pops Up Suddenly on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Posted on: December 5, 2020, 01:09h. Last updated on: December 6, 2020, 11:59h.

Other California Clubs[edit]

There were two approved casinos in Reno that were also called California Club.^[3]

Notes[edit]

1. ^'Phil Long New Casino Boss of Tropicana'. Las Vegas Sun. August 18, 1958. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
2. ^Sam Farha; Storms Reback (October 2007). Farha on Omaha: Expert Strategy for Beating Cash Games and Tournaments. Triumph Books. pp. 8–. ISBN978-1-61749-920-3.
3. ^Dwayne, Kling (1999). The Rise of the Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History of Reno Gaming, 1931-1981. ISBN9780874173406. Retrieved 2010-11-24.

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 36°10′23″N115°08′41″W / 36.17306°N 115.14472°W

We’re open… it’s Play Time!

DOWNTOWN ROCKS!

SlotZilla: A Must-Do Vegas Experience

Only Found in Downtown Las Vegas

Calendar

Three Stages

There’s always something exciting happening at Fremont Street Experience.

Diversions

Things To Do

There’s an non-stop supply of things to do downtown, and we’re here to get you started.

Viva Vision

Spectacle

The free Viva Vision light shows at Fremont Street Experience are a must-see in Las Vegas.

Dine Downtown

Epic Eateries

So many temptations, so little time. Check out places to dine downtown.

California Casino Fremont Street Chicago

Great Places to Stay and Play

Good Times, Great Values

We are excited and proud to welcome Circa Resort & Casino to the Downtown family! Room reservations are available now for the Hotel grand opening in December. Check out the property’s highlights below!

Four Queens Hotel & Casino

Four Queens is everything you remember about classic Vegas, with beautiful rooms, casino action and distinctive restaurants that will keep you coming back.

Circa Resort & Casino

Circa honors the timeless spirit of Las Vegas while leading the charge for a bold new era with game-changing offers. The spectacular property is the tallest structure north of the Las Vegas Strip.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas

Golden Nugget Las Vegas offers more than 2,400 guest rooms and suites, a high-energy casino, nightly entertainment, world-class restaurants and more.

Main Street Station Casino, Brewery & Hotel

Featuring a charming Victorian-era theme dozens of rare antiques and award-winning restaurants this is an experience you don’t want to miss.

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino

Opening in 1906 at One Fremont Street, Golden Gate’s legacy spans the birth of Las Vegas, the Roaring ’20s, the Rat Pack era and now the 21st century.

The California Hotel & Casino

The California is your connection to the Islands right here in Downtown Las Vegas. Known as the 9th Island, the California is where you can experience the feeling of Aloha.

The Fremont Hotel & Casino

The Fremont Hotel & Casino is located in the heart of downtown on Fremont Street. The casino’s iconic red neon has been shining bright for more than 60 years.

The D Casino & Hotel

Step into Vegas’ most electric casino. From award-winning dining to first-class entertainment and even Nevada’s longest bar, the D is the place where everything’s happening.

Binion’s Gambling Hall

California Casino Fremont Street Bingo

Binion’s is an iconic casino in downtown Las Vegas, and it’s the place that made poker famous. The welcoming ambiance keep guests coming back time after time.