What was the frontier strike?


What was the frontier strike? Las Vegas is actually home to the longest strike in US history. Culinary Union members who worked at the Frontier went on strike in September of 1991 and it lasted a whopping six years, four months, and ten days. More than 500 workers maintained a 24-7 picket line and not one striker crossed the line.


What is the Las Vegas Hilton called now?

Westgate CEO David Siegel was hoisted to the top of the hotel's sign the following day to begin removing the letters "LVH" to make way for the property's new name, Westgate Las Vegas.


What is the name of the Las Vegas hotel changing to?

Following a renovation, Caesars Entertainment rebranded the property as Horseshoe Las Vegas on December 15, 2022.


What casino did the Venetian replace?

The Venetian was built on the former site of the Sands Hotel and Casino, which was closed and demolished in 1996. Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Construction on the Venetian began in April 1997, and the resort opened on May 4, 1999.


What hotel did the Bellagio replace?

The site of the Bellagio was previously occupied by the Dunes hotel-casino, which opened in 1955. Through his company Mirage Resorts, casino owner Steve Wynn purchased the Dunes in November 1992, for $75 million. He intended to demolish it and build a new resort in its place.