Local news segments about local Las Vegas, Nevada resident and retired Marine Jake Latulip who won the $19.6 million megabucks jackpot at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Segment show winner being interviewed and says the first thing he plans to do is buy a new Cadillac. When asked what else he will do with the money, he reportedly said "Any damn thing I want!" after playing $30 like he does every Thursday. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Fremont Hotel and Casino promotional video opens with a song "Discover the Difference Downtown at the Fremont!" while showing guests walking around the hotel/casino interior. Then a male voiceover begins to describe the various amenities the hotel/casino has to offer, while showing footage of hotel guest rooms and casino gaming floor. The voiceover describes the membership club, the new race and sportsbook, and other gaming options like keno and bingo. Dining and entertainment options are explained while footage shows guests at a buffet, snack bar, dining at the Overland cafe, and the Hualapai fine dining restaurant. Includes many different shots of the building's neon signs, as well as many interior and exterior views of the Fremont. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Promotional video that opens with camera panning along the Fremont Hotel's neon lights as it explains a brief history of how popular the downtown area is for tourists. A man in a suit welcomes the viewer to Sam Boyd's Hotel and Casino, claiming it is downtown's best value and the "Discover the Difference at the Fremont" song begins to play. Jerry Filipelli, Casino Customer Relations Director, appears and describes the many different gaming options available, and encourages guests to ask him for information on how to play, and for more information on the "Players Only" club. Voiceover explains many different gaming options while shots of the casino floor are show. Games include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, pai gow poker, craps, slots, and keno. After explaining gaming, the video describes the various cafes and restaurants available inside the casino and what the menus offer, including steak specials, buffet, and Chinese food, and Roxy's Bar with lounge acts. The video ends with instructions on how to establish credit at the casino, banking centers offered, how to sign up for the membership club, and gift shop. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Segment by unknown San Diego newstation on the expanding population, real estate, and economic upturn that Las Vegas is experiencing. Video opens with a Stardust Hotel and Casino craps game, while a voiceover describes Las Vegas as "Lost Vegas" and "Lost Wages" but that tourists and locals live together side-by-side. Reporter explains the population is rapidly growing, and many Californians and San Diegans are moving to the city, as it rebrands from "Sin City" to a reasonable, welcoming place to live. The reporter explains that many casinos were "in the red" and how it was in a economic downturn. However, many new casinos are being expanded or new ones built now that the economy is looking up. Features many shots of the Stardust Hotel interior and exterior. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Title card states video was produced for Stardust Hotel by Barrett & Associates (produced by Michael Keavin). Many different cuts of the same music song, but with different visuals of various Stardust Hotel and Casino entertainment shows. First segment is promoting "William B's Steakhouse"; second segment promotes "Tony Roma's"; third segment promotes"Ralph's Diner." Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news report on Stardust showgirl image on the outside of a Western Pacific Airlines plane. Footage shows the showgirl whose image it is posing next to the plane and a small group of people gathered inside the airport for the reveal. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Stardust Hotel hosts 1997 "Old Timers Reunion", and event for 500 Las Vegas residents who have lived here for over 30 years. Local news segment about the event with entertainers who performed in Las Vegas in the 1940s and 1950s, and reporters interview various "Old Timers" and celebrities who are attending. Video shows footage of various hotels imploding as people reminesce about Las Vegas as it was 30 years ago. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news report on new Jeopardy! themed slot machines now available at the Stardust. Interview with Juan Hernandez (Stardust) and a guest who is playing the new slot machine. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news segments on the wagering around the NCAA Championship. Reporters explain it is one of the more popular events to wager on in Las Vegas, and interview clip with Art Manteris (LV Hilton Sportsbook) describes how busy it has been leading up to March Madness. It is expected to bring in more money than any other sporting event, including the Superbowl. Reporters interview a number of guests and Joe Lupo (Stardust Sportsbook). Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Local news segment on an event for 500 Las Vegas residents who have lived here for over 30 years who are gathering for performances by entertainers who performed in Las Vegas in the 1940s and 1950s. Kay Starr arrives at Arizona Charlie's ahead of her performance, along with the Stardust Legends, showgirls and dancers who used to performance at the Stardust. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.