O'Sheas Closing?
November 26th, 2011 at 5:29:05 PM
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Planning a family trip to Paradise, Nevada for the week before Christmas. I thought it would be a lot of fun to use some of those Harrah's comp dollars to play some beer pong with the family at O'Sheas and now I see this terrible news. Anyone know when they plan on closing the great O'Sheas? Is it already closed?
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November 26th, 2011 at 6:06:04 PM
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We went to see Dirk Arthur at O'Shea's last summer because there were
some cheapo tix available and that was cheaper than gambling.
Anyways...
a) It was a little sad to see Dirk had to perform in such a dingy theatre.
The armrest on my crappy plastic chair broke, and I mentioned it to
one of the stage hands, and he said not to worry, it happens all the time.
b) We still enjoyed the show.
c) I give credit to Dirk for being so upbeat and putting on a good show.
His attitude was very positive and he gave the impression that he
was still having a great time putting on a show, even though it was
probably his 2000th performance.
some cheapo tix available and that was cheaper than gambling.
Anyways...
a) It was a little sad to see Dirk had to perform in such a dingy theatre.
The armrest on my crappy plastic chair broke, and I mentioned it to
one of the stage hands, and he said not to worry, it happens all the time.
b) We still enjoyed the show.
c) I give credit to Dirk for being so upbeat and putting on a good show.
His attitude was very positive and he gave the impression that he
was still having a great time putting on a show, even though it was
probably his 2000th performance.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 26th, 2011 at 7:37:28 PM
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I haven't called myself, but a few posts around the web has employees saying Feb 2012. I assumed they would have been doing all the stuff down that alley before they closed any casino making them money. I'll be there in 2 weeks, hoping it is still open then. I was hoping it was going to be open next March as well, but that doesn't look likely now.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:20:22 PM
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No firm closing date yet. There will be several weeks notice, I'm sure. I expect the actual casinos to be the last things to be tampered with during the construction.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:16:26 AM
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You won't see me shedding any tears over losing O'Shaes. 100% of their blackjack was 6-5. The only merit it had, to me at least, was they often hosted bizarre new casino games, like the recent ones based on backgammon and football. No wonder they are going the way of the dodo bird.
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November 27th, 2011 at 7:40:35 AM
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It will probably be forgotten but not gone. After it gets absorbed into the Imperial Palace is where it gets interesting.
Apparently the IP name is leased and runs out soon so we could have a whole new name for the refurbished IP.
Hi btw.
Apparently the IP name is leased and runs out soon so we could have a whole new name for the refurbished IP.
Hi btw.
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November 27th, 2011 at 7:45:47 AM
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Welcome back! The reports of your death were greatly exaggerated!!
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November 27th, 2011 at 7:47:58 AM
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ty. I feel half dead the amount of hours I have been putting in at work. But it has got me on a Pit Boss training plan so it has been worth it..
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November 27th, 2011 at 8:06:23 AM
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Quote: CroupierApparently the IP name is leased and runs out soon so we could have a whole new name for the refurbished IP.
Hi btw.
Welcome back! Where have you been hiding?
The IP will be rebranded as Horseshoe.
I've never really played at O'Shea's, but I'll miss slumming there. We'll have to make do with the Casino Royale ;)
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November 27th, 2011 at 8:19:00 AM
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As Gomer Pyle would say, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!"Quote: CroupierHi btw.
You went almost five months between posts. I thought maybe I had said/done something to offend you at WoVCon. Welcome back.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:19:51 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:20:16 AM
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Nah, It takes a lot to offend me. Just been busting my butt at work.
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November 27th, 2011 at 8:31:58 AM
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I'll miss the $5 Craps table that's practically on the sidewalk, draught Guinness, and cheap food court. Won't miss anything else, really, and certainly not the frat boy crowd that are either on their way to or back from Drai's.
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November 27th, 2011 at 10:08:47 AM
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Quote: WizardYou won't see me shedding any tears over losing O'Shaes. 100% of their blackjack was 6-5. The only merit it had, to me at least, was they often hosted bizarre new casino games, like the recent ones based on backgammon and football. No wonder they are going the way of the dodo bird.
I would not play much BJ there either, but it is nice to have a low end place on the strip. Not all of us can afford to play at the Wynn, Ceasars, and Bellagio the whole trip. They do offer other games as well as Beer Pong!
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November 27th, 2011 at 3:39:09 PM
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Quote: bigfoot66I would not play much BJ there either, but it is nice to have a low end place on the strip. Not all of us can afford to play at the Wynn, Ceasars, and Bellagio the whole trip. They do offer other games as well as Beer Pong!
While I abhor 6:5 BJ, I actually agree with you on this one. O'Shea's is a nice place where the frat guys can hang out and the lowest of low life can feel at home. Now that crowd will spill over into Flamingo and Casino Royale... then make their way into other nicer properties.
The place is an eyesore and needs to be demolished, but every time you lose a place like that you take a part of Vegas with it.
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November 27th, 2011 at 6:40:29 PM
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Quote: NareedI've never really played at O'Shea's, but I'll miss slumming there. We'll have to make do with the Casino Royale ;)
They have stated all along that they will bring back the O'Shea's brand. But the physical building is in the path of the development, as it is simply the front of the garage. The Imperial Palace (now Horseshoe) will simply have it's casino cut up into three smaller casinos (Margaritaville, O'Sheas, and Horseshoe).
I suspect that they will end up breaking up the casinos in Flamingo and Harrah's eventually. It provides the illusion of more choice, and allows target marketing.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:45:40 PM
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For what it's worth, O'Shea's is the home of the World Series of Bear Pong.
However, when I was there for G2E , I noticed several beer pong tables at IP. They weren't there last year. So the conversion has been going on, slowly, for quite a while.
However, when I was there for G2E , I noticed several beer pong tables at IP. They weren't there last year. So the conversion has been going on, slowly, for quite a while.
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November 27th, 2011 at 6:46:44 PM
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Quote: pacomartinThey have stated all along that they will bring back the O'Shea's brand. But the physical building is in the path of the development, as it is simply the front of the garage. The Imperial Palace (now Horseshoe) will simply have it's casino cut up into three smaller casinos (Margaritaville, O'Sheas, and Horseshoe).
I suspect that they will end up breaking up the casinos in Flamingo and Harrah's eventually. It provides the illusion of more choice, and allows target marketing.
Wait, did I miss something? Is Caesars really going forward with Imperial Palace as a Horseshoe?!?!
First, I always thought BALLY'S was a better choice for a Horseshoe... mostly because it's already a smaller boutique casino with a decent area for table games and a popular poker room. It's a better hotel in a decent location.
Second, for some reason, Caesars has worked really hard to keep Horseshoe as "the gambler's casino." Yes, it's still a Caesars property, but they really give more comps and better service overall. Even with an overhaul, I find it hard to think that the site where Imperial Palace is would be good for Horseshoe. Yes, they have to rebrand it, but frankly they need to rebrand Bally's too.
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November 27th, 2011 at 7:03:09 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearFor what it's worth, O'Shea's is the home of the World Series of Bear Pong.
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November 27th, 2011 at 7:41:35 PM
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I enjoyed playing in the O'Shea's poker tournaments. They were always the cheapest and the poker dealers were always nice. Since they're going to shut it down anyway, I hope Harrahs razes the Imperial Palace, O'Shea's and the mother ship and combines the three properties into something more interesting. That would be a nice "Re-invention" of Harrahs.
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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
November 27th, 2011 at 7:45:19 PM
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There are too many kids in O'shea's. Too many of the fools are playing that stupid beer pong and the place is gross with puke.
November 28th, 2011 at 9:35:14 AM
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Quote: KeyserThere are too many kids in O'shea's. Too many of the fools are playing that stupid beer pong and the place is gross with puke.
For some of us this is a positive, not a negative ;)
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November 28th, 2011 at 11:37:58 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerI enjoyed playing in the O'Shea's poker tournaments. They were always the cheapest and the poker dealers were always nice. Since they're going to shut it down anyway, I hope Harrahs razes the Imperial Palace, O'Shea's and the mother ship and combines the three properties into something more interesting. That would be a nice "Re-invention" of Harrahs.
Says I
Well that was the Corporations intention when they purchased the IP in 2005. As they were watching the debacle called City Center, they realized that they were better off keeping the low overhead properties and milking the "middle roller". The Linq project is designed to keep interest in the area, without destroying it's fundamental nature.
November 28th, 2011 at 8:15:49 PM
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Quote: KeyserThere are too many kids in O'shea's. Too many of the fools are playing that stupid beer pong and the place is gross with puke.
That's what is meant to by "slumming" :P
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March 7th, 2012 at 1:41:16 PM
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O'Sheas announced on Facebook that they are having the annual St Pats Day Block Party on the 17th and then closing. Nothing there for the table game player, but always good for watching frat boys drink way too much.
March 7th, 2012 at 10:51:27 PM
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Glad I got in some craps at O'Shea's on my last trip, since it's my last chance. I looked like a serious high-roller there betting green chips, wooo!
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April 24th, 2012 at 8:21:59 PM
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O'Sheas is closing permanently at noon, April 30th. On April 28th at noon the property will start the celebration remembering its history. There is some pretty good drink specials and they will be giving away a bunch of memorabilia. For example, a 40 dollar buy-in at blackjack will get you a T shirt. You can also sign a wall that will be placed within The LINQ commemorating O'Sheas. Lord willing, I'll be there.
Never played at O'Sheas but I remember stopping in for a drink during a walking journey up the strip. We sat down and watched people play beer pong. We noticed this 20 something year old with fake boobs, braless and her nipples must have been poking a half inch out of her top. Ah 'twas a glorious day indeed me lads. RIP O'Sheas.
Never played at O'Sheas but I remember stopping in for a drink during a walking journey up the strip. We sat down and watched people play beer pong. We noticed this 20 something year old with fake boobs, braless and her nipples must have been poking a half inch out of her top. Ah 'twas a glorious day indeed me lads. RIP O'Sheas.
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April 24th, 2012 at 8:27:21 PM
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Adios, beer pong.
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April 24th, 2012 at 8:38:44 PM
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April 24th, 2012 at 10:39:47 PM
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For OSheas, Beer Pong was worth over one million dollars a year.Quote: bigfoot66For some of us this is a positive, not a negative ;)
April 24th, 2012 at 11:08:18 PM
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Never go into a joint you can smell from the street.
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April 24th, 2012 at 11:11:00 PM
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...but I already married her.
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April 30th, 2012 at 7:28:27 AM
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Isn't today the Last Day for O'sheas?
I suppose they'll start guting the place first thing tomorrow morning (unless they start today one second after closing).
I suppose they'll start guting the place first thing tomorrow morning (unless they start today one second after closing).
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April 30th, 2012 at 9:23:17 AM
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LV advisor citing Fox5 news says the parking garage will be imploded Tuesday @2:30 am.
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April 30th, 2012 at 9:40:46 AM
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O'Shea's has a parking garage?Quote: Wavy70LV advisor citing Fox5 news says the parking garage will be imploded Tuesday @2:30 am.
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
April 30th, 2012 at 10:16:06 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerO'Shea's has a parking garage?
I don't know if it does or not, but I wouldn't go looking for it early Tuesday morning...
April 30th, 2012 at 10:56:39 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerO'Shea's has a parking garage?
For the life of me I can't recall ever using it. But if you see a big cloud of dust tonight cover your nose.
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April 30th, 2012 at 11:00:24 AM
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I know that there is a bridge structure that connects the Flamingo with the O'Shea's building. I wonder what's going to happen to that.
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
April 30th, 2012 at 3:06:52 PM
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At least O'Sheas will be memorialized as the place where Nick Pappagiorgio won his first car.
April 30th, 2012 at 4:19:41 PM
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Mr. Pappagiorgio!
April 30th, 2012 at 4:33:54 PM
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2 days till the focus group. 5 days until Finn hits the trifecta on the Derby !
April 30th, 2012 at 6:32:44 PM
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Quote: Wavy70LV advisor citing Fox5 news says the parking garage will be imploded Tuesday @2:30 am.
If true, that's pretty crazy, since it is shared by the Flamingo.
The parking structure at O'sheas had to be one of the worst in Las Vegas. Cars were required to negotiate a narrow, one way track that required turning around through a tight, tire and bumper scarred passageway beween two concrete walls. It was bad, even when folks were the most sober during the day.
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May 4th, 2012 at 11:55:36 AM
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Well it was true. Check out a video on YouTube here.
Apparently, an "O'Shea's casino within a casino" concept (like Margaritaville and Flamingo) will be built into the, "Tobenamed" casino that will front Linq.
I don't remember seeing these folks in there. Strange how that always happens to me.
Apparently, an "O'Shea's casino within a casino" concept (like Margaritaville and Flamingo) will be built into the, "Tobenamed" casino that will front Linq.
I don't remember seeing these folks in there. Strange how that always happens to me.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
May 4th, 2012 at 2:13:57 PM
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That was pretty cool. I would think that must have woke some folks up.
May 4th, 2012 at 3:31:46 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaWell it was true. Check out a video on YouTube here.
Apparently, an "O'Shea's casino within a casino" concept (like Margaritaville and Flamingo) will be built into the, "Tobenamed" casino that will front Linq.
I don't remember seeing these folks in there. Strange how that always happens to me.
The little nugget (using Chelsea Handler's term for a little person) is outside of that place all the time. However, I'm pretty sure Holly Madison doesn't just go there and suck lollipop's for funsies.
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February 25th, 2014 at 12:18:53 PM
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Hey, O'Sheas is back open! This thread category should probably be moved out of "Defunct Casinos."
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February 25th, 2014 at 12:47:18 PM
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Yep, yep. Nice little place if you're looking for drunk rowdiness. Also only the second place I have found comped Lagunitas IPA on the Strip (Mandalay Bay is the other).
Unlike the old O'Shea's, the new O'Shea's is under the Quad's gaming license instead of Flamingo's.
Unlike the old O'Shea's, the new O'Shea's is under the Quad's gaming license instead of Flamingo's.
February 25th, 2014 at 1:00:19 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
February 25th, 2014 at 1:22:41 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesEither way, it's still a Caesars dump.
It looks ~nice now, but yeah, give it about 3 years, and you're right. The old O'Shea's looked like it had been through hell and back. And that godawful smell of Subway. At least that's gone now too.
