Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
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Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
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Address | 4000 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 |
Opening date | December 21, 1986 |
Casino type | Land-Based |
Owner | Boyd Gaming Corporation |
No. of rooms | 711 |
Total gaming space | 87,000 square feet |
Notable restaurants | Cortez Room |
Years renovated | 1988 2002 |
Website | Gold Coast Hotel and Casino |
The Gold Coast Hotel & Casino is a hotel and casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This locals casino is owned an operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation. It's located about 2 blocks west of the Las Vegas Strip. The hotel has 711 rooms, a 70 lane bowling center, and a bingo room. It was featured in the movie Mars Attacks where it is damaged by the Martians.
[edit] History
Built in 1986, it was the second major resort built on the west side of I-15. It also was the second Coast casino with the Barbary Coast being the first.
The property received a major upgrade in 2002 that provides additional space for parking, restaurants and gaming.
Also, current singer for the band The Killers, Brandon Flowers, used to work as a bellhop here.[citation needed]
[edit] Attractions
- Shuttle service between the Gold Coast and The Orleans. Approximately every 15 minutes.
- Race and Sports Book
- 700 seat Bingo Parlor
- 72 lane bowling alley
- 2500 slot machines
- 54 Table games
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