California Casino Fremont Street
The California Club operated from 1958 to 1973. Phil Long took over operation of the casino located at the corner of First and Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, 1958.[1] The locals casino catered to local gamblers. It was owned and operated by Phil Long and partner George Milford and was a casino only without any hotel rooms. The California Club was sold to Steve Wynn in 1973. The California Club was combined into the Golden Nugget shortly after the purchase by Wynn.
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the California Hotel, Main Street Station, and the Fremont Hotel might remain closed along the Fremont Street Experience, citing a reliance on tourism. The Fremont Hotel & Casino is located in the heart of downtown on Fremont Street. The casino’s iconic red neon has been shining bright for more than 60 years. Official Site Read More. The California Club operated from 1958 to 1973. Phil Long took over operation of the casino located at the corner of First and Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, 1958. The locals casino catered to local gamblers. It was owned and operated by Phil Long and partner George Milford and was a casino only without any hotel rooms. Out on Fremont Street Experience, you’ll find a variety of unique souvenir shops and kiosks. Or take a short walk to our sister property, the California Hotel and Casino. Up on the second floor, near the bridge connecting the Cal to Main Street Station, you’ll find some great shops that are well worth the trip. Our interactive map shows you the location of Fremont Street's casino hotels, the Fremont Street Experience, SlotZilla Zipline as well as where to park!
In 1963, Corky McCorquodale introduced Texas hold'em to Las Vegas at the California Club. The game became popular and quickly spread to the Golden Nugget, Stardust and Dunes.[2]
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Other California Clubs[edit]
There were two approved casinos in Reno that were also called California Club.[3]
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Notes[edit]
- ^'Phil Long New Casino Boss of Tropicana'. Las Vegas Sun. August 18, 1958. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- ^Sam Farha; Storms Reback (October 2007). Farha on Omaha: Expert Strategy for Beating Cash Games and Tournaments. Triumph Books. pp. 8–. ISBN978-1-61749-920-3.
- ^Dwayne, Kling (1999). The Rise of the Biggest Little City: An Encyclopedic History of Reno Gaming, 1931-1981. ISBN9780874173406. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
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Coordinates: 36°10′23″N115°08′41″W / 36.17306°N 115.14472°W
