Farewell Bills
November 29th, 2012 at 11:48:26 AM
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Bills is closing for renovations and reopening under a new name. I am glad I didn't get a job there ( I was trying though). Since the IP became the Quad, maybe Bills will be the library?
http://www.lvrj.com/business/bill-s-gamblin-hall-to-close-feb-4-for-renovations-181392651.html
http://www.lvrj.com/business/bill-s-gamblin-hall-to-close-feb-4-for-renovations-181392651.html
November 29th, 2012 at 5:04:21 PM
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I'll miss Rapid Craps....
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
November 29th, 2012 at 5:37:38 PM
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No mention if they are going to accept Total Rewards when they re-open, but I would assume they would with this kind of investment. They may even start offering comped rooms to TR players, like they are doing with Nobu at CP.
November 29th, 2012 at 6:44:09 PM
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I know the floor manager over there. He was telling me about this. I said, "so you're on paid vacation while they work on it?"
He gave me the askance look. "Yeah right" he says. He plays craps over at the Silverton.
Those who are out there can hopefully find spots for those who are looking for work from that place.
He gave me the askance look. "Yeah right" he says. He plays craps over at the Silverton.
Those who are out there can hopefully find spots for those who are looking for work from that place.
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November 29th, 2012 at 8:39:51 PM
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Shame, I liked Bills. I was almost offered a job by a floor manager there whilst on vacation, until he found out I was English, and the difficulties of gettting a work permit.
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November 29th, 2012 at 9:20:03 PM
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This is disappointing, I didn't really enjoy gambling there but I always thought it was a nice addition to the strip.
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November 30th, 2012 at 5:35:55 AM
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First O'sheas, now Bill's. Two small casinos perfect for a flea like me. And within walking distance to Bally's where I stay. I'm really going to miss them both. Sometimes it's best to leave old and quaint instead of change, but that doesn't happen in Vegas.
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November 30th, 2012 at 9:20:58 AM
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Quote: NicksGamingStuffSince the IP became the Quad, maybe Bills will be the library?
I would vote for, "Delta House"
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November 30th, 2012 at 9:38:28 AM
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Quote: AyecarumbaI would vote for, "Delta House"
With dealers in togas
November 30th, 2012 at 9:43:45 AM
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Quote: slytherWith dealers in togas
Hehe, I think the designers at Caesars would get upset.
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December 1st, 2012 at 10:04:02 AM
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Bill's is a dump and ripe for an overhaul. That's all I'll say about that. Nothing against anyone who works there.
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December 1st, 2012 at 10:40:02 AM
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Im a guy who lives in West Virginia and only makes $40,000/yr. I love to gamble for fun, but I also gamble responsibly on a budget. I've been to Vegas 5 times. I loved going to OSheas and Bills and now both are gone, forever to be replaced by places that will definitely cost more for a flea like me. Where am I supposed to go now? Casino Royale. Vegas needs to understand, the Fleas need places to go too. All they are going to do is drive me away from the strip and to downtown.
December 1st, 2012 at 10:49:32 AM
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Quote: mwalz9All they are going to do is drive me away from the strip and to downtown.
There's nothing wrong with that.
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December 1st, 2012 at 11:03:11 AM
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There goes one of the the best strip parking spots for a year.
From their website
"Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon Will Temporarily Close
Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon will temporarily close on Feb. 4, 2013 to accommodate
a major renovation that will convert the property to a boutique lifestyle hotel and casino.
Final room reservations can now be made through Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
The renovated hotel and casino is expected to open in early 2014, under a new name,
and will include the addition of a rooftop pool as well as a dayclub/nightclub managed by Drai Management Group.
The conversion also includes the complete remodeling of the guest rooms,
casino floor and common areas, the addition of a new second floor restaurant,
and construction of the 65,000 square foot rooftop pool and dayclub/nightclub.
From all of us at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon,
we would like to thank you for your patronage and we look forward to you joining us during our final days.
It is our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to your visit when we return to the Las Vegas Strip with a fully re-imagined hotel experience."
From their website
"Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon Will Temporarily Close
Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon will temporarily close on Feb. 4, 2013 to accommodate
a major renovation that will convert the property to a boutique lifestyle hotel and casino.
Final room reservations can now be made through Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
The renovated hotel and casino is expected to open in early 2014, under a new name,
and will include the addition of a rooftop pool as well as a dayclub/nightclub managed by Drai Management Group.
The conversion also includes the complete remodeling of the guest rooms,
casino floor and common areas, the addition of a new second floor restaurant,
and construction of the 65,000 square foot rooftop pool and dayclub/nightclub.
From all of us at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon,
we would like to thank you for your patronage and we look forward to you joining us during our final days.
It is our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to your visit when we return to the Las Vegas Strip with a fully re-imagined hotel experience."
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December 1st, 2012 at 11:40:21 AM
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It's a shame. Casino Royale should have gotten the axe in my opinion.
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December 1st, 2012 at 1:11:43 PM
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I love Bills. I am not big on gambling but I love playing games and love playing poker no limit texas holdem cash game. Bills has the cheapest cash game on the strip 50 cent 1 dollar blinds. Everybody else is 1-2 or higher. I allways played my poker at Bills because I play for fun and entertainment. I have stayed there and the hotel rooms do need a big upgrade. Nice thing about staying at Bills, right in the middle of the strip, great location.
Will miss Bills.
Will miss Bills.
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December 1st, 2012 at 5:52:31 PM
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Barbary Coast (before it was Bills) was the very first place I ever placed a casino bet back in the mid 80's. I drove in from Santa Barbara with some friends and arrived around 9 in the morning. Parked at BC and came down to the elevator that dumped you right into the middle of the casino (with a small bank of the old single play VP right there). I think I put $0.25 in one machine and then went and played $3 BJ. I remember not knowing what the cut card was the first time they handed it to me. Also remember being chided for all the common rookie mistakes (trying to hand cash to the dealer, using both hands to hold the cards, etc.)
Later as I learned more I still went back there because of a great double deck pitch game. I haven't played much there at all since CET took over. Regardless I have great memories of the crappy tap beer they use to pour and the sweaty BJ they offered. This was one place that I sometimes would kick back and have some fun and not take AP too seriously when with friends since the stakes were so low. And then then there is Drais and the women who would line up to go downstairs, too much fun!
In a weird way I'll miss that place!
Later as I learned more I still went back there because of a great double deck pitch game. I haven't played much there at all since CET took over. Regardless I have great memories of the crappy tap beer they use to pour and the sweaty BJ they offered. This was one place that I sometimes would kick back and have some fun and not take AP too seriously when with friends since the stakes were so low. And then then there is Drais and the women who would line up to go downstairs, too much fun!
In a weird way I'll miss that place!
December 1st, 2012 at 5:53:33 PM
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Quote: mwalz9All they are going to do is drive me away from the strip and to downtown.
So? Downtown has better gambling than the Strip, especially for low-rollers. $3 and $5 craps with 5X is common, and the VP is much better.
The really big question is where they'll relocate the discount ticket place that was Bill's main draw?
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
December 1st, 2012 at 5:56:21 PM
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Yea...but I liked Bills because of the location AND cheap gambling. I could stay at the Flamingo for instance. Walk right out the door and into Bill's and gamble for hours with $200 tops, then walk right outside with the wife and see the Bellagio Fountains. Ive known you could gamble low limit craps and BJ in downtown and have done that too, but its the location an limits I'm going to miss. Plus, Big Elvis singing in the background while Im playing. I loved BILLS!
December 1st, 2012 at 5:59:54 PM
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You could ALWAYS count on $5 tables at Bills, Osheas, and Casino Royale. Even on a Friday or Saturday night 8pm-2am. Those places on the strip are coming few and far between.
March 16th, 2013 at 2:41:21 PM
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Quote: 7crapsThere goes one of the the best strip parking spots for a year.
From their website
"Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon Will Temporarily Close
Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon will temporarily close on Feb. 4, 2013 to accommodate
a major renovation that will convert the property to a boutique lifestyle hotel and casino.
Final room reservations can now be made through Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
The renovated hotel and casino is expected to open in early 2014, under a new name,
and will include the addition of a rooftop pool as well as a dayclub/nightclub managed by Drai Management Group.
The conversion also includes the complete remodeling of the guest rooms,
casino floor and common areas, the addition of a new second floor restaurant,
and construction of the 65,000 square foot rooftop pool and dayclub/nightclub.
From all of us at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon,
we would like to thank you for your patronage and we look forward to you joining us during our final days.
It is our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to your visit when we return to the Las Vegas Strip with a fully re-imagined hotel experience."
This article was in the USA Today and confirms earlier reports about the future of Bill's .
It sounds like there might be a Casino on the property too!
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March 16th, 2013 at 3:20:51 PM
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Quote: mwalz9I could stay at the Flamingo for instance. Walk right out the door and into Bill's and gamble for hours with $200 tops, then walk right outside with the wife and see the Bellagio Fountains.
It was right there? God, I must've been more drunk than I thought. Never even seen it lol
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March 16th, 2013 at 3:39:22 PM
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This kind of feels like genocide in a way.
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March 19th, 2013 at 2:10:21 AM
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Clearly it was their intention to level the place when they bought it. The fact that it is still a low rise hotel at all is something of a miracle.
I do wonder about the viability of trying to make it such an expensive hotel. It is still right in the middle of the cheap section of the strip.
I do wonder about the viability of trying to make it such an expensive hotel. It is still right in the middle of the cheap section of the strip.
March 19th, 2013 at 5:25:58 AM
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I can see this working, but $185 Million was alot of money. Being able to use your TR card will help getting players in the door that didnt play at Bills. I wonder how they will handle the comp room situation. Also the rooms are still on the small size based on available space, which is the same problem they have at Nobu at Caesars. You can do a great make over on an old room, but you cant change the size.
March 20th, 2013 at 3:40:41 PM
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Quote: ten2winThis article was in the USA Today and confirms earlier reports about the future of Bill's .
It sounds like there might be a Casino on the property too!
And as I pointed out in this thread, why would anyone pay $250/night to stay at SLS (the old Sahara) when they could pay $250 to stay at Gansevoort? Both of these hotels will be outrageously overpriced, but at least the Gansevoort has the best location in Las Vegas: across the street from Bellagio and Caesars. The SLS will be across the street from the beautiful Circus Circus and the luxurious Riviera.
March 20th, 2013 at 4:01:44 PM
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Is Gansevoort German for vinegar & water?
March 20th, 2013 at 4:28:01 PM
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I think it's New Yawker for Meat Packing District.Quote: megapixelsIs Gansevoort German for vinegar & water?
For what it's worth, I snapped this picture on the day before Bill's closed its door forever:
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
October 22nd, 2013 at 3:39:55 AM
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The Ganesvoort is no more. Caesars will continue the project without them. Now we can guess at what the new joint will be named.
I choose - Avgvstvs -
But going by recent history, they will probably name it - The Tetra -
I choose - Avgvstvs -
But going by recent history, they will probably name it - The Tetra -
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
October 22nd, 2013 at 4:59:56 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerThe Ganesvoort is no more. Caesars will continue the project without them. Now we can guess at what the new joint will be named.
I choose - Avgvstvs -
But going by recent history, they will probably name it - The Tetra -
Hmm, how about just bring Bills Gamblin Hall back as newer and better.
Bills was always one of my favorites on the Strip.
I loved sitting at the bar having a drink, playing video poker and listening to the Fat Elvis act.
I'm a low roller so Bills got almost all my poker action. Loved the no limit holdem 50 cent 1 buck cash game. The tables there were always fun since not a lot at stake at the poker table. Stayed there also, great spot in the middle of the strip. I miss Bills, besides downtown, they were the only other casino in Vegas that got a lot of my gambling business.
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December 20th, 2013 at 3:53:31 PM
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