NEW NAME: Terrible's to become Silver Sevens
May 22nd, 2013 at 1:51:59 AM
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Silver Sevens will be a new name adopted for marketing purposes.
Corporate entity remains Affinity Gaming but casino will be Silver Sevens with a formal sign unveiling scheduled for July 7, 2013.
Corporate entity remains Affinity Gaming but casino will be Silver Sevens with a formal sign unveiling scheduled for July 7, 2013.
May 22nd, 2013 at 2:01:38 AM
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I never did understand why someone would want the word "terrible" associated with their place of business.
Fighting BS one post at a time!
May 22nd, 2013 at 3:20:15 AM
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Quote: Beethoven9thI never did understand why someone would want the word "terrible" associated with their place of business.
Heck, neither did I but back when Herbst Gaming owned it someone must have thought it was a good name. Originally started as a truck stop and a route for slot machines.
May 22nd, 2013 at 6:02:57 AM
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We discussed this briefly a few days ago in the Casino Chip of the Day thread, with the idea that someday there will potentially be another set of chips (with the new name of the casino) available to collectors. No new chips have yet been listed in the NGC Chip and Token Report.
May 22nd, 2013 at 6:46:07 AM
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Quote: FleaStiffHeck, neither did I but back when Herbst Gaming owned it someone must have thought it was a good name. Originally started as a truck stop and a route for slot machines.
Why did Herbst/Affinity gaming sell terribles?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
May 22nd, 2013 at 7:57:54 AM
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Quote: 100xOddsWhy did Herbst/Affinity gaming sell terribles?
Herbst Gaming lost it to the bond holders in bankruptcy. Affinity still owns it and is renaming it Silver Sevens.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:43:11 AM
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Quote: DRichHerbst Gaming lost it to the bond holders in bankruptcy. Affinity still owns it and is renaming it Silver Sevens.
"Terrible" was a well known local in Las Vegas. Outside of the valley, not so much.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:55:52 AM
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About 5 years ago I forgot about March madness. Everyplace was booked. So I had to take a blind offer on Priceline. Josie was not happy when I told her we would be staying at TERRIBLES.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:58:11 AM
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I like the name Terrible's and the legend/story/history behind it.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
May 22nd, 2013 at 10:11:31 AM
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Quote: NareedI like the name Terrible's and the legend/story/history behind it.
Terrible's still runs about 100 gas / convenience stores and most of them offer slot machines.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
May 22nd, 2013 at 10:16:08 AM
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Quote: Beethoven9thI never did understand why someone would want the word "terrible" associated with their place of business.
I think the name sticks out more than most names on the strip. For outsiders, I would think it would be easier to remember Terrible's than Aria. In fact, I can even picture the cowboy guy with the long mustache, but can't remember a thing about Aria.
Yo field, yo come, both gunna get you some!
May 22nd, 2013 at 10:19:05 AM
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Quote: Yo11I think the name sticks out more than most names on the strip. For outsiders, I would think it would be easier to remember Terrible's than Aria. In fact, I can even picture the cowboy guy with the long mustache, but can't remember a thing about Aria.
Well, that's because Aria is as bland and generic a place that there's nothing memorable about it. Even the name lacks distinction. There's no problem remembering the themed places like Caesars and Paris, nor the generic but distinct ones like Wynn and MGM Grand.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
May 22nd, 2013 at 12:05:24 PM
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Terrible's, what a Dump. Maybe they will put a few bucks in the place along with the name change, but I doubt it.
May 22nd, 2013 at 1:27:12 PM
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Quote: DRichHerbst Gaming lost it to the bond holders in bankruptcy. Affinity still owns it and is renaming it Silver Sevens.
wiki:
In March 2009 Herbst announced its plans to enter a pre-arranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy whereby it would keep its slot routes but give ownership of its casinos to its creditors thus splitting its current operations into two holding companies. Herbst would continue to manage the casinos.[10] Herbst emerged from Chapter 11 on December 31, 2010 under new ownership and changed its name to Affinity Gaming, LLC on May 20, 2011.[11]
In March 2012, Affinity sold the Terrible's Town Casino and Terrible's Lakeside Casino & RV Park in Pahrump and much of its slots route operations to Golden Gaming.[12]
(i should have checked there first..sorry)\
so i guess golden gaming renamed it
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
May 22nd, 2013 at 3:24:58 PM
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Quote: DocThe article that I linked to in the other thread said that they spent $7 million on the place before announcing the name change.
I did not see that. I am going in July, I might have to stop in and take a look around.
Thanks for the info.
For what its worth I went one time and was so dissappointed I have never been back.
May 22nd, 2013 at 3:47:59 PM
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Quote: JW17Quote: DocThe article that I linked to in the other thread said that they spent $7 million on the place before announcing the name change.
I did not see that. I am going in July, I might have to stop in and take a look around.
Thanks for the info.
For what its worth I went one time and was so dissappointed I have never been back.
Herbst Gaming was running the hotel/casinos in Primm when I stopped in for a visit to get a club card. Waiting twenty minutes when the line only had 3 people ahead of me was.... terrible (with a little "t").
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
May 22nd, 2013 at 4:32:04 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaHerbst Gaming was running the hotel/casinos in Primm when I stopped in for a visit to get a club card. Waiting twenty minutes when the line only had 3 people ahead of me was.... terrible (with a little "t").
I stayed at Buffalo Bill's a few years back when I wanted a change of pace and a cheaper place to stay on a weekend. The check-in line was long and slow, which made it even more frustrating when I finally found out that they had an automatic kiosk that would dispense your room keys if you had a reservation. OF COURSE, no one at the desk took the initiative to tell anyone standing in the long check-in line about it. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
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
May 22nd, 2013 at 4:46:21 PM
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> I am going in July, I might have to stop in and take a look around.
July 7th ... will be 7/7/13... their formal name change celebration date. Perhaps some specials will be scheduled?
>For what its worth I went one time and was so disappointed I have never been back.
My companion felt unsafe due to the low-lifes and hallway structure. Also felt the room was a dump with bathroom leaks etc.
Food was inedible. I won't go back no matter what cosmetic changes are made or even real improvements. Not worth it.
I will admit I was impressed by the "Sundries Shop" or whatever it was called. Fully stocked and no massive mark ups on things like toothbrushes and toiletries, the way most other casinos gouge you eight bucks for a toothbrush or some fancy perfume.
Poor shuttle signage. Noisy drunks tolerated at craps table. Sort of a watch your handbag type of crowd.
July 7th ... will be 7/7/13... their formal name change celebration date. Perhaps some specials will be scheduled?
>For what its worth I went one time and was so disappointed I have never been back.
My companion felt unsafe due to the low-lifes and hallway structure. Also felt the room was a dump with bathroom leaks etc.
Food was inedible. I won't go back no matter what cosmetic changes are made or even real improvements. Not worth it.
I will admit I was impressed by the "Sundries Shop" or whatever it was called. Fully stocked and no massive mark ups on things like toothbrushes and toiletries, the way most other casinos gouge you eight bucks for a toothbrush or some fancy perfume.
Poor shuttle signage. Noisy drunks tolerated at craps table. Sort of a watch your handbag type of crowd.
May 22nd, 2013 at 5:12:31 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffSort of a watch your handbag type of crowd.
LOL I felt the same way. I never stayed there, I went for breakfast and some post breakfast gaming. Food was, yes terrible, service, terrible. Went downstairs to game. Everything was sticky and smokey. Bums/lowlifes/homeless sleeping at slow machines with a half a beer about to fall out of there hand. I'm not scared of those types, but yes a watch your handbag crowd for sure.
May 22nd, 2013 at 5:15:18 PM
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Quote: Yo11I think the name sticks out more than most names on the strip. For outsiders, I would think it would be easier to remember Terrible's than Aria. In fact, I can even picture the cowboy guy with the long mustache, but can't remember a thing about Aria.
I've never been to Terrible's and remember the cowboy guy from the coupons of the place, and the name alone made me think, "Why would any casino/business call themselves Terrible's unless Charles Barkley was running a talent agency for bad actors by calling it Turrbles or whatever."
Now I can't forget the name, so I guess they are doing something right.
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May 25th, 2013 at 1:07:56 PM
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I think the new name is pretty terrible.
I heart Crystal Math.
May 25th, 2013 at 2:41:10 PM
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At least "Terrible's" had character. "Silver Sevens" is only slightly more interesting than "The Quad". Has all imagination and thought left Las Vegas? Maybe they'll think of putting up a Ferris Wheel on the roof.Quote: CrystalMathI think the new name is pretty terrible.
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
May 25th, 2013 at 4:52:15 PM
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Too close to the airport for that Ferris Wheel probably, otherwise that is good thinking: no originality therefore your Edsel risk is diminished.
May 25th, 2013 at 5:56:15 PM
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I like orphans!Quote: FleaStiffToo close to the airport for that Ferris Wheel probably, otherwise that is good thinking: no originality therefore your Edsel risk is diminished.
They should call the new place, Avanti
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
May 25th, 2013 at 9:10:48 PM
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Consumers liked the Avanti, it was the Edsel that was so revolutionary it failed. Original thinking and daring punished in the marketplace. One reason why there are multiple Ferris Wheels and multiple Party Pits and one Vegas Blogster years ago published his review of a new casino two weeks before it opened. Ideas float to the top better if "the joint down the road" already did it and is doing well as a result. Lowers the risk of being innovative.Quote: s2dbakerI like orphans! They should call the new place, Avanti
The only one in town doing everything "wrong" is The Cosmo: they were so ignorant they didn't even tell the IRS we want to start our "day" at 4:00am. They start their day when the clock passes midnight. Ofcourse, their casino is so empty they might as well. The Strutting Swells strolling up and down The Cosmo don't ever throng to the casino, just to the darn pizza joint.
May 25th, 2013 at 9:22:33 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerAt least "Terrible's" had character. "Silver Sevens" is only slightly more interesting than "The Quad". Has all imagination and thought left Las Vegas? Maybe they'll think of putting up a Ferris Wheel on the roof.
Off topic but the quad's new casino is very clean and nice albeit very bland
May 26th, 2013 at 5:04:45 AM
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Once upon a time, maybe 10 years ago, Terrible's had a great breakfast buffet.
Usually no line, made to order ommelettes (sp ?), and a very very low point redemption
to get one. I don't know exactly when, but all that changed a while ago.
Usually no line, made to order ommelettes (sp ?), and a very very low point redemption
to get one. I don't know exactly when, but all that changed a while ago.
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
May 26th, 2013 at 1:46:25 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffToo close to the airport for that Ferris Wheel probably, otherwise that is good thinking: no originality therefore your Edsel risk is diminished.
If the 1% rule applies, it looks like you're allowed to be up to 58 feet high at Terrible's/Silver Sevens.
May 26th, 2013 at 2:19:05 PM
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When I was there they could have given that food away free and even the pigs would not have eaten it.
I'm told Terribles is one of the few casinos where people would leave and actually brave a short break in air conditioning to go grab a bite to eat.
It seems most of those really good Midnight or Breakfast deals have migrated to Hendertucky.
I'm told Terribles is one of the few casinos where people would leave and actually brave a short break in air conditioning to go grab a bite to eat.
It seems most of those really good Midnight or Breakfast deals have migrated to Hendertucky.
May 26th, 2013 at 4:00:29 PM
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Only went once and like Ellis Island much better for food, gambling and beer. If staying on strip, no reason to walk this far. But I will say Tuscany does it right in between the 2.
May 26th, 2013 at 7:05:27 PM
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Quote: BozOnly went once and like Ellis Island much better for food, gambling and beer. If staying on strip, no reason to walk this far. But I will say Tuscany does it right in between the 2.
Ellis Island is much better than Terrible's for food. Ellis Island people also manage the casino in Tuscany. But if you are staying, Ellis Island has no hotel, just an agreement with the Super 8: Las Vegas Strip Area.
May 26th, 2013 at 8:19:41 PM
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Quote: pacomartinEllis Island people also manage the casino in Tuscany.
From what I understand this is not a true statement, I gamble regularly at the Tuscany when in LV, and know several of the dealers and pit workers, and I asked them this very thing, and they said no, they never have run the casino. There was a deal in the early days of the casino when the Ellis Island people were going to run the casino and that fell through. Again this is all information directly from the people who work there. The casino manager is Jimmy Angelo, he really sweats the money is old school. Since he came things have gone down hill at the Tuscany.
