Aquarius (hotel)

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Aquarius
Image:Flamingo Logo.gif
Facts and statistics
Address	1900 South Casino Drive Laughlin, Nevada 89029
Opening date	1990
Previous names	Flamingo Hilton
Casino type	Land-Based
Owner	American Casino & Entertainment Properties
No. of rooms	1,907
Total gaming space	57,000 ft²
Years renovated	none
Website	Aquarius

Aquarius is the largest hotel and casino located in Laughlin, Nevada, United States. Owned by American Casino & Entertainment Properties, it has 1,907 rooms and suites in two, 18-story towers that overlook the Colorado River. The hotel casino's 57,000 square feet (5,300 m²) has more than 1,500 slot machines and nearly 60 table games, as well as a race and sports book. In addition to the casino, the property offers a business center, fitness center, pool, tennis courts, and tour boat; the Celebration takes visitors on a tour of the Colorado River area of Laughlin.

[edit] History

The hotel opened in 1990 as the Flamingo Hilton.

On November 29, 2005 Harrah's Entertainment announced plans to sell the Flamingo Laughlin location to American Real Estate Partners. The $170 million sale closed on May 19, 2006 and included the sale of the 7.7 acre site (Traymore site) in Atlantic City to AREP Boardwalk Properties LLC. Plans called for the property to be renamed the Aquarius within 6 months of the sale. The Flamingo Laughlin became the Aquarius in October 2006.

[edit] References, external links

• Aquarius web site

Laughlin casinos
Aquarius • Avi Resort & Casino • Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino • Edgewater Hotel and Casino • Golden Nugget Laughlin • Harrah's Laughlin • Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall • River Palms Casino • Ramada Express Hotel and Casino • Regency Casino • Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Previous casinos Crystal Palace