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Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos is an American chain of luxury hotels and casinos. It currently operates five casino resorts in Nevada, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Mississippi.

The original location was the Golden Nugget Las Vegas which opened in 1946.^[1] The company runs as a subsidiary of Fertitta Entertainment.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas offers more than 2,400 guest rooms and suites, a high-energy casino, nightly entertainment, world-class restaurants and more. When you play slots and table games with your Golden Nugget 24K Select card, you will earn Tier Credits, Select Rewards ('Comps') and Slot Points (on Slots and Video Poker only). Just by being a member of Golden Nugget 24K Select, you are eligible for immediate offers and exclusive benefits while visiting the casino.

History[edit]

Original Golden Nugget[edit]

The Golden Nugget Las Vegas opened in 1946 in Downtown Las Vegas.^[1] Over time, notable members of the ownership group featured Jackie Gaughan and Steve Wynn.^[2] Wynn later became the majority stakeholder in 1973, making him the youngest casino owner in Las Vegas.^[3] Under Wynn, the casino brand expanded greatly. Once gaining the controlling sharehold, Wynn created Golden Nugget Companies Inc. The first hotel tower opened in 1977, which lead for the property to get awarded a four diamond rating from Mobil Travel Guide.

In 1980, the company opened the Golden Nugget Atlantic City (not to be confused with the current Golden Nugget Atlantic City) in New Jersey. The Las Vegas casino also expanded, with a second and third tower opened in 1984 and 1989, respectively, which included a showroom. The company's interest in Atlantic City did not last very long due to frustration with state gaming regulators, and in 1987, the property was sold to Bally's Entertainment, and eventually became Bally's Grand Hotel and Casino. In 1989, the company acquired the Nevada Club casino in Laughlin, Nevada, and re-branded it as the Golden Nugget Laughlin.

Mirage Resorts (1989-1999)[edit]

The company expanded into the Las Vegas Strip in 1989, with the opening of The Mirage.^[4] Following the completion, the company changed its name to Mirage Resorts.^[5] Financing the $630 million project largely with high-yield bonds issued by Michael Milken. The resort's high cost and emphasis on luxury meant that it was considered high risk at the time, though the project ended up being enormously lucrative. The hotel, with its erupting volcano and South Seas theme, ignited a $12 billion building boom on the Strip.^[4] Its construction is also considered noteworthy in that Wynn had set a new standard for Vegas resorts, and when it opened The Mirage was the first casino to use security cameras full-time on all table games.^[6] Known for its entertainment, the hotel became the exclusive venue for the Siegfried & Roy show in 1990, and in 1993 the hotel hosted the Cirque du Soleil show Nouvelle Expérience. Afterwards Wynn decided to invite Cirque to create Mystère for the soon-to-be-built Treasure Island resort next door.^[7] The company would later open other notable projects such as the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino and the Bellagio.

Acquisition by MGM Resorts[edit]

The company was acquired in 2000 by MGM Grand Inc., which then changed its name to MGM Mirage, for $6.4 billion, including $2 billion in assumed debt, after an initial all-cash offer of $17 per share and a final offer of $21 per share. The company was majority owned by Wynn. Although the Golden Nugget was profitable, it was not part of the master expansion plan of the corporation which was focused on consolidating a long stretch of the Strip, so MGM looked to sell the Golden Nugget.

Poster Financial Group[edit]

Timothy Poster and Thomas Breitling, two young (mid-30s) entrepreneurs, formed Poster Financial Group as a private investment firm. When the company was founded, its initial investors included travelscape.com, an internet travel site. Tennis star Andre Agassi, a Las Vegas native, was also an investor.

Poster and Breitling had no casino ownership experience before acquiring the Golden Nugget. They faced some difficulty in obtaining the necessary casino licenses because of their friendship with Rick Rizzolo, a strip club owner being investigated by the FBI and because of Poster's uncle who was denied a gaming license because of his alleged association with known illegal bookmakers. The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended that they be licensed for only one year. The board however, issued them four-year licenses, with an option to apply for permanent licenses in January 2005.

The Poster Financial Group's ownership encountered some difficulties. The television series received ratings below expectations and was canceled after one season. In addition, the strategy of attracting higher level casino players created significant volatility in the first year of operations.

Acquisition of the Golden Nugget casinos[edit]

In January 2004 the company acquired the Golden Nugget Las Vegas and the Golden Nugget Laughlin for approximately $215 million. When Poster and Breitling assumed control of the Golden Nugget, they began to upgrade the gambling operation, by installing new 'cashless' slot machines and increasing the maximum bet at table games to $15,000. Their story became the basis for The Casino, a television series on Fox, which premiered on June 14, 2004.

On November 10, 2004 Barrick Gaming Corporation, which owns casino/hotels in downtown Las Vegas including The Plaza, The Vegas Club, The Western, and The Gold Spike, announced that it would acquire the Golden Nugget Laughlin for $31 million plus working capital. As part of the purchase agreement, Poster Financial granted Barrick a two-year limited use of the Golden Nugget brand name, after which Barrick will be required to change the name of the property.

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Acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment[edit]

On February 4, 2005, Houston based Landry's Restaurants, Inc., now a subsidiary of Fertitta Entertainment, agreed to purchase the Golden Nugget Las Vegas for $140 million in cash plus the assumption of $155 million of Senior Secured Notes due in 2011 and certain working capital liabilities.

On May 31, 2005 the agreement for Barrick Gaming to acquire the Golden Nugget Laughlin expired without a final deal being reached. As a result, Landry's acquired the property as part of its agreement to purchase the Golden Nugget Las Vegas. Apparently there will be no increase in the purchase price as a result of this change since the money from the sale would have been used to reduce the debt on the Las Vegas property. This means that Landry's would simply assume more debt. On September 27, 2005 Landry's completed the acquisition of Poster Financial for approximately $318 million.

Properties[edit]

• Golden Nugget Biloxi
• Golden Nugget Danville (Future)

References[edit]

1. ^ ^ab'Glitter Gulch's Golden Nugget turns 50'. Reno Gazette-Journal. AP. September 2, 1996 – via Newspapers.com.
2. ^Gaughan changeover leaves workers a little melancholy, Las Vegas Sun, March 25, 2004, accessed May 16, 2012.
3. ^'Nightline'. ABC News.
4. ^ ^ab'Biography: Stephen A. Wynn'. PBS. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
5. ^'Steve Wynn, Mirage Resorts/Wynn Resorts'. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
6. ^Arnold M. Knightly (February 25, 2007), Blink and you'll miss him, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Page 1E.
7. ^Norm Clarke (June 17, 2003). '`Mystere' worker recalls uncertain times during show's birth'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 28, 2008.

External links[edit]

• Landry's Restaurants press release on acquisition of Golden Nugget Las Vegas (Acrobat Reader format)

129 East Fremont Street,NV 89107Las Vegas

Featuring an outdoor pool, poolside bar and lounge area, this Las Vegas casino and resort provides plush bathrobes in each elegant room.

Offering a separate vanity area off the marble private bathroom, each room provides a pillow-top mattress. A 40-inch flat-screen cable TV, white linens and rich wood and leather furnishings are also featured. Select suites feature two marble private bathrooms or two flat-screen cable TV’s.

Guests can relax in lounge chairs on the poolside terrace or sauna at Las Vegas Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Slots and tables are featured in the on-site casino. Massage services are featured in the Spa. Dry cleaning services and concierge services are offered.

Nine restaurants and two Starbucks are onsite. Featuring premium steaks and elegant decor, Vic & Anthony’s Restaurant is onsite. Featuring aquarium side dining and fresh seafood, Chart House Restaurant is also featured at the Golden Nugget.

Las Vegas Strip is 4.8 km away. Hoover Dam is 48.3 km away from Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Rooms: 10

Facilities of Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Activities

• Water sports facilities (on site)

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar

• Breakfast in the room
• Snack bar

• Special diet meals (on request)
• Vending machine (drinks)
• Vending machine (snacks)

Pool and Spa

• Sauna
• Spa

• Massage

• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Waterslide

Transportation

• Car rental

Front Desk Services

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• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-in/out
• Tour desk

• Ticket service
• Baggage storage

• ATM on site

Common Areas

• Chapel/Shrine

• Sun deck

Entertainment & Family Services

• Casino
• Entertainment staff

• Nightclub/DJ

Cleaning Services

• Laundry
• Dry cleaning

• Ironing service

• Shoeshine

Business Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Business center

• Fax/Photocopying

Shops

• Hair/Beauty salon
• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• VIP room facilities

• Honeymoon suite
• Elevator

• Heating
• Air conditioning

Safety & security

• Safe

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests
• First aid kits available

• Access to healthcare professionals
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

• Contactless check-in/out
• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

• Mobile app for room service
• Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

• Breakfast to-go containers
• Delivered food covered securely

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Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

These are general hotel policies for Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

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Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and Extra Beds

Up to three children under 16 years are charged USD 25 per night when using existing beds.

One child under 2 years is charged USD 30 per night in a crib.

One child under 16 years is charged USD 30 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 7.

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The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Discover
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

Guests must be 21 to access the Hideout Pool. Guests under the age of 21 can access the property's other pool.
The ID of the guest checking in must match the credit card holder. If not, a credit card authorization must be filled out before arrival.
The required deposit is charged at the time of booking
Registered guest must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.
The resort fee includes the following amenities:
- In-room WiFi access for up to 2 devices
- Fitness center access
- 2 bottles of water (daily)
- Printed boarding passes
- Valet and self parking
- Daily newspaper