| Aquarius Casino Resort | |
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| Address | 1900 Casino Drive Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. 89029 |
| Opening date | 1990 |
| No. of rooms | 1,907 |
| Total gaming space | 57,000 sq ft (5,300 m2) |
| Casino type | Land-Based |
| Owner | American Casino & Entertainment Properties |
| Previous names | Flamingo Hilton Laughlin |
| Years renovated | 2008 |
| Website | Aquarius |
Aquarius Casino Resort (formerly known as the Flamingo Hilton Laughlin and Flamingo Laughlin) 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-floor towers that overlook the Colorado River. The casino, with an area of 57,000 sq ft (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 includes a business center, fitness center, pool, and tennis courts. The Aquarius also has a tour boat; the Celebration takes visitors on a tour of the Colorado River area of Laughlin.
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The Hotel opened on August 1, 1990 as the Flamingo Hilton Laughlin. In 2000, Hilton broke off with Bally Entertainment Corporation, and the hotel was changed to the Flamingo Laughlin (removing "Hilton" from the name.)
On November 29, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment announced plans to sell the resort to American Real Estate Partners. The $170 million sale closed on May 19, 2006. Plans called for the property to be renamed the Aquarius within 6 months of the sale. The Flamingo Laughlin became the Aquarius Casino Resort in October 2006. On April 22, 2007, an agreement to purchase the Flamingo Laughlin was signed with Whitehall Street Real Estate Partners, a division of Goldman Sachs.
Larger acts perform regularly in the 3,300-seat Aquarius Outdoor Amphitheater, while the smaller Aquarius Pavilion hosts numerous stage shows and musical reviews. Free entertainment appears regularly in Splash Cabaret.
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