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Gold Strike Resorts
Company typePrivate
IndustryGaming, hospitality
Defunct1995; 29 years ago (1995)
FateAcquired by Circus Circus Enterprises
HeadquartersJean, Nevada

Gold Strike Resorts was a family of gaming companies based in Jean, Nevada.

History

In 1994, Gold Strike announced a partnership with Mirage Resorts to build a $250-million casino targeted at budget-conscious visitors, on part of the site of the demolished Dunes golf course on the Las Vegas Strip.[1] It ultimately opened in 1996, following the merger, as the Monte Carlo.[2]

It was acquired in 1995 by Circus Circus Enterprises for $450 million in cash and stock.[3] The acquisition did not include the original Gold Strike near Boulder City, because the owners wanted to pass it on to their children.[4]

List of properties

Former properties

References

  1. ^ Yoshihashi, Pauline (May 12, 1994). "Mirage, Gold Strike sign pact to build a low-roller casino on Las Vegas Strip". Wall Street Journal.  – via Factiva (subscription required)
  2. ^ Palermo, Dave. "Monte Carlo debuts". Las Vegas Review-Journal.  – via Factiva (subscription required)
  3. ^ "Circus Circus-Buy -2-: Ensign Named Vice Chmn, Oper Chief". Dow Jones News Service. June 1, 1995.  – via Factiva (subscription required)
  4. ^ Vogel, Ed (May 23, 1995). "Merger plan gets approval". Las Vegas Review-Journal.  – via Factiva (subscription required)
  5. ^ Vogel, Ed (December 18, 1992). "Pioneer Club owners will highlight Vegas Vic's appeal". Las Vegas Review-Journal.  – via Factiva (subscription required)