Vegas History
Explore the legendary casinos that shaped Las Vegas
Retired Casinos of Las Vegas
Las Vegas has evolved dramatically over the decades. While newer mega-resorts dominate today, the city's legendary retired properties defined different eras of Vegas culture and gaming history. From the Rat Pack era of the Sands to the iconic implosions that shaped the modern Strip, these casinos remain part of Vegas lore.
Many of these historic properties are remembered by long-time Vegas visitors and those fascinated by casino history. Some were demolished to make way for newer resorts, others closed during economic downturns, and a few were reimagined under new ownership and names.
2020s
Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel
1995-2020
Permanently closed during COVID-19 pandemic, demolished 2023
Replaced by: Hylo Park (mixed-use development)
Poker Palace Casino
1974-2025
Sold to new owner, closed for renovation
Replaced by: Truckee Gaming renovation (reopening mid-2026)
Tropicana Las Vegas
1957-2024
Imploded for Oakland A's baseball stadium
Replaced by: Las Vegas Athletics Baseball Stadium (2028)
Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel
2000-2020
Permanently closed during COVID-19 pandemic
Replaced by: Pending demolition / future development
Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel
2001-2020
Permanently closed during COVID-19 pandemic
Replaced by: Pending demolition / future development
Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel
1988-2022
Closed by Station Casinos
Replaced by: Pending development
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel
2008-2020
Permanently closed during COVID-19 pandemic
Replaced by: Sold for redevelopment
The Mirage
1989-2024
Sold to Hard Rock International for redevelopment
Replaced by: Hard Rock Las Vegas (opening ~2027)
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas)
1995-2020
Sold and rebranded as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Replaced by: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
2010s
Riviera Hotel & Casino
1955-2015
Sold for redevelopment
Replaced by: Pending development (as of 2025)
Sahara Hotel & Casino (Original)
1952-2011
Aging property redevelopment
Replaced by: SLS Las Vegas / Sahara Las Vegas (new)
Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel
1980-2012
Rebranded as The D Las Vegas
Replaced by: The D Las Vegas
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino
1976-2013
Casino closed, converted to bar/entertainment venue
Replaced by: Gold Spike (bar/nightlife venue, no gaming)
Las Vegas Club Hotel & Casino
1930-2015
Purchased and demolished for Circa Resort construction
Replaced by: Circa Resort & Casino
Mermaids Casino
1999-2016
Demolished for Circa Resort development
Replaced by: Circa Resort & Casino
Clarion Hotel & Casino
1970-2014
Casino too small to be profitable, demolished 2015
Replaced by: Site vacant (Majestic Las Vegas planned)
Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino
2016-2018
Financial failure and bankruptcy
Replaced by: Ahern Hotel (non-gaming)
The Western Hotel & Casino
1970-2012
Decreased demand for bingo, closed by Tamares Group
Replaced by: Partially demolished 2013, site purchased by Downtown Project
2000s
Stardust Resort & Casino
1958-2006
Demolished for redevelopment
Replaced by: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Desert Inn Resort & Casino
1950-2000
Property acquisition for new resort development
Replaced by: Wynn Las Vegas
Frontier Hotel & Casino
1942-2007
Imploded November 13, 2007
Replaced by: Resorts World Las Vegas
Lady Luck Casino Hotel
1964-2006
Property closure and demolition
Replaced by: Downtown Grand Las Vegas
Nevada Palace Casino
1979-2008
Demolished for Eastside Cannery construction
Replaced by: Eastside Cannery (also now closed)
Boardwalk Hotel & Casino
1966-2006
Demolished for CityCenter development
Replaced by: CityCenter / Aria Resort & Casino
Showboat Hotel & Casino
1954-2004
Closed and demolished (operated briefly as Castaways)
Replaced by: Vacant lot
Westward Ho Hotel & Casino
1963-2005
Demolished for future development
Replaced by: Resorts World Las Vegas area
Bourbon Street Hotel & Casino
1985-2005
Demolished
Replaced by: Parking lot / future development
Klondike Hotel & Casino
1963-2006
Closed and demolished
Replaced by: Harley-Davidson Las Vegas dealership
Maxim Hotel & Casino
1977-2001
Financial difficulties, demolished
Replaced by: Westin Las Vegas
Key Largo Casino
1973-2005
Closed for redevelopment that never occurred
Replaced by: Site demolished 2013, undeveloped
Queen of Hearts Hotel & Casino
1963-2007
Property sold, demolished for Las Vegas City Hall
Replaced by: Las Vegas City Hall
South Coast Hotel & Casino
2005-2006
Renamed to South Point by new owner Michael Gaughan
Replaced by: South Point Hotel Casino & Spa (still operating)
Vacation Village Hotel & Casino
1990-2002
Bankruptcy and foreclosure
Replaced by: Town Square Las Vegas (shopping center)
Aladdin Resort & Casino (Second)
2000-2007
Rebranded as Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Replaced by: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
1990s
The Sands Hotel & Casino
1952-1996
Imploded for redevelopment
Replaced by: The Venetian / The Palazzo
Dunes Hotel & Casino
1955-1996
Imploded for new resort development
Replaced by: Bellagio
Hacienda Hotel & Casino
1956-1996
Imploded on New Year's Eve for redevelopment
Replaced by: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Aladdin Hotel & Casino (Original)
1966-1997
Imploded for new resort development
Replaced by: New Aladdin (2000) / Planet Hollywood (2007)
Landmark Hotel & Casino
1969-1990
Financial difficulties, imploded 1995
Replaced by: Las Vegas Convention Center parking
Vegas World
1979-1995
Demolished for Stratosphere Tower construction
Replaced by: Stratosphere Tower (now The Strat)
Marina Hotel & Casino
1975-1990
Acquired and absorbed into MGM Grand development
Replaced by: MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Thunderbird Hotel & Casino
1948-1992
Closed and demolished (operated as Silverbird/El Rancho)
Replaced by: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Silver City Casino
1975-1999
Could not compete with mega-resorts
Replaced by: Site redeveloped
