Aquarius (hotel)

Casino infobox
casino=Aquarius
theme=
address=1900 South Casino Drive
Laughlin, Nevada 89029
logo=Flamingo Logo.gif


rooms=1,907
date_opened=1990
space_gaming=57,000 ft²
attractions=
shows=
restaurants=
owner=American Casino & Entertainment Properties
casino_type=Land-Based
renovations=none
names_pre="Flamingo Hilton"
website= [http://www.aquariuscasinoresort.com/ 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.

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 convert|7.7|acre|m2|sing=on 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.

References, external links

* [http://www.aquariuscasinoresort.com/ Aquarius web site]