The Aquarius Casino Resort (formerly Flamingo Hilton Laughlin and Flamingo Laughlin) is a hotel and casino located on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Golden Entertainment and is the largest hotel in Laughlin.

The Edgewater has 57,457 square feet (5,337.9 m 2) of gaming space with 755 slot machines, 20 table games, and a race and sports book (Laughlin's largest). 10 11 The casino has a players' club program that is shared with the Colorado Belle and the Aquarius, TRUE Rewards. Harrah's Laughlin is the second largest hotel and casino located in Laughlin, Nevada, United States. It has 1,561 rooms, including 115 suites, as well as a 55,000 sq ft (5,100 m2) casino. There are several restaurants, a poker room, keno, and a race and sports book. The casino at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is spacious and airy. Table games are spread out around the center of the casino with slot machines surrounding the gaming area. The Race & Sports Book is among the largest on the strip and features convenient fast food for game-day watching.

Facilities[edit]

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The Aquarius has two 18-floor towers with 1,907 rooms and suites that overlook the Colorado River. The casino, with an area of 57,070 square feet (5,302 m²), has 1,240 slot machines, 33 table games, and a race and sports book.^[1][2] The property includes a business center, fitness center, pool and tennis courts. The Aquarius also has a tour boat, the Celebration, which takes visitors on a tour of the Colorado River area of Laughlin.

History[edit]

Flamingo Hilton Laughlin (1990–2000)[edit]

On August 1, 1990, the property opened as the Flamingo Hilton Laughlin.

Flamingo Laughlin (2000–2006)[edit]

In October 2000, the hotel's name was changed to the Flamingo Laughlin.

On November 29, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment announced plans to sell the resort to American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP). The $170-million sale closed on May 19, 2006. ACEP was allowed to continue using the Flamingo name for up to six months after the sale.

Aquarius Casino Resort (2006–present)[edit]

The Flamingo Laughlin became the Aquarius Casino Resort on November 24, 2006.

In 2008, ACEP completed $54 million in renovations at the Aquarius.^[3]

In October 2017, Golden Entertainment purchased ACEP, adding the Aquarius and three other casinos to its portfolio.^[4]

Entertainment[edit]

The Aquarius features entertainment appearing regularly in Splash Cabaret for free, and occasional stage shows and musical reviews in the Aquarius Pavilion.^[5]

References[edit]

1. ^Nonrestricted Square Footage Report (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. March 6, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
2. ^Nonrestricted Count Report(Excel) (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. June 30, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
3. ^American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC 2012 Form 10-K Annual Report
4. ^'Golden closes on $850M deal for Stratosphere, 3 other casinos'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. 23 October 2017.
5. ^'Splash'. The Aquarius Casino and Resort.

External links[edit]

• Official website
• Media related to Aquarius Casino Resort at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 35°09′49″N114°34′21″W / 35.1635141°N 114.5725188°W

The Edgewater Hotel and Casino is a casino hotel on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada, owned and operated by Golden Entertainment.

Facilities[edit]

The hotel has 1,053 rooms divided between two towers: a large 26-story tower, Sedona, and a smaller 6-story tower, Santa Fe. The property has a casino with 57,457 sq ft (5,337.9 m²) of gaming space. There is also a pool and spa, as well as several restaurants.

History[edit]

The Edgewater opened in 1981.^[1] It initially ran into licensing difficulties when the Nevada Gaming Control Board raised concerns about alleged connections between some partners in the ownership group and members of the Detroit crime family; the rest of the group was forced to buy out their shares.^[1][2]

Circus Circus Enterprises bought the Edgewater in 1983 for $17 million.^[3][4]

Circus Circus was later renamed as Mandalay Resort Group, and was then acquired in 2005 by MGM Mirage. In June 2007, MGM Mirage sold the Edgewater and the Colorado Belle to a partnership of Anthony Marnell III and Sher Gaming for a total of $200 million.^[5][6]

On February 3, 2010, a speeding vehicle crashed into the Edgewater Casino's south entrance, destroying six banks of slot machines and killing two casino patrons and injuring eight. Investigators said that the crash was caused by the driver having a 'medical episode'.^[7]

In January 2019, Golden Entertainment, the owner of the neighboring Aquarius Casino Resort, bought the Edgewater and the Colorado Belle from Marnell and Sher for a total of $190 million.^[8][9]

Amenities[edit]

Gaming[edit]

The Edgewater has 57,457 square feet (5,337.9 m²) of gaming space with 755 slot machines, 20 table games, and a race and sports book (Laughlin's largest).^[10][11] The casino has a players' club program that is shared with the Colorado Belle and the Aquarius, TRUE Rewards.

Dining[edit]

• Hickory Pit – A steakhouse which serves charbroiled steaks and chops, hickory pit ribs and chicken, pasta and seafood.
• Coco's Bakery – This cafe is open 24 hours
• Grand Buffet – Laughlin's largest buffet features over 150 items
• Fast Food – Capriotti's, Dunkin' Donuts and Wild Style

Spa[edit]

The Edgewater features an outdoor swimming pool and spa; as well as a fitness area. Guests also have access to the Laughlin Riverwalk, jet ski rentals, and river cruises. The Edgewater Salon caters to both men and women with hair and nail services.

Nightlife and Meetings[edit]

The Edgewater has a night club, the Edge Lounge, previously known as the Inferno. The Edgewater has over 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) of space for banquets, meetings, and conventions. A wedding chapel is also located on the property.

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abRosenberg, Martin (November 25, 1981). 'Far West S&L makes big loan to casino group'. Statesman Journal. Salem, OR – via Newspapers.com. (Part 2 of article)
2. ^McFarren, Jack (October 23, 1981). 'Edgewater wins gaming license'. Reno Gazette-Journal – via Newspapers.com.
3. ^'Circus Circus purchases hotel, plans expansion'. Los Angeles Times. February 13, 1983 – via Newspapers.com.
4. ^'Circus Circus resort purchase plan approved'. Reno Gazette-Journal. January 13, 1983 – via Newspapers.com.
5. ^Stutz, Howard (October 17, 2006). 'MGM Mirage selling two Laughlin casinos'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Casino City Times. Retrieved May 6, 2007.
6. ^Foard, Morgan. 'Sale Details'. Archived from the original on October 29, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
7. ^'KVBC-TV Story and Video of the crash'. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
8. ^Velotta, Richard N. (December 5, 2018). 'Golden Entertainment closer to operating 2 Laughlin casinos'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
9. ^'Golden Entertainment completes acquisition of two Laughlin, Nevada casino resorts' (Press release). Golden Entertainment. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019 – via BusinessWire.
10. ^Nonrestricted Square Footage Report (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. March 6, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
11. ^Nonrestricted Count Report (Report). Nevada Gaming Control Board. June 30, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

External links[edit]

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Coordinates: 35°09′38″N114°34′23″W / 35.16049°N 114.57305°W

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