Henderson and Boulder Highway Casinos Change Hands
Ownership is shifting across several locals casinos: The Pass in downtown Henderson has been sold to the operator of Emerald Island and Rainbow Club, placing all three under one group, while Railroad Pass owner Joe DeSimone is taking over the Longhorn and Bighorn casinos, with plans to expand the Bighorn and renovate the Longhorn's 150-room hotel.
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