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History of the Flamingo Las Vegas

The Flamingo Hotel and Casino has enjoyed a long and colorful history from its position on the Las Vegas Strip. Construction on the hotel originally began in 1945; however, the original owner ran into financial problems. Bugsy Siegal, a well known mobster of the time, stepped in to save the day and the hotel finally opened in 1945; named after the nickname of Siegel’s girlfriend, The Flamingo.

Today, The Flamingo Hotel and Casino offers 3, 626 hotel rooms and is styled in a Art Deco style of South Beach and Miami. A central outdoor area hosts a flamingo exhibit.

The Flamingo offers guests a world-class spa, swimming pools and tennis courts. The actual pool area comprises 15 acres and includes three pools as well as a Jacuzzi. The Flamingo offers fine dining options ranging from Chinese to Italian and includes the Tropical Breeze, Jimmy buffet’s Margaritaville, Paradise Garden Buffet, Hamada of Japan, Java Coast, Beach Club, Ventuno Ristorante and Café and the Steakhouse. The casino itself is huge, boasting 71 table games, 2,100 slot machines and an extensive race and sports book.

Guests interested in being married at The Flamingo can choose from a wide variety of wedding ceremony packages from The Garden Wedding Chapel.

Flamingo Blackjack

We have been trying to get into contact with Flamingo management to find out the blackjack details but have yet to get a hold of anyone.