Gold Coast Hotel and Casino

Casino infobox
casino=Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
theme=
address=4000 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103


rooms=711
date_opened=December 21, 1986
space_gaming=87,000 square feet
attractions=
shows=
restaurants="Cortez Room"
owner=Boyd Gaming Corporation
casino_type=Land-Based
renovations=1988
2002
names_pre=
website= [http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/ 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.

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.Fact|date=July 2007

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

External links

* [http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/ Gold Coast Hotel and Casino website]