From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Playing games at Las Vegas Mint, visitors to Del Webb's Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas are taught free the winning fundamentals of craps, roulette, and "21" in the Mint's unique gaming school. The 25 minute, full- color film presentation is designed to encourage participation by providing sufficient knowledge of the games. Here, students participate in "craps" after learning the fundamentals on film. "JUL 9 1969" stamp on back of photo.
From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- The repair room in which the slot machines in the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas are repaired on a 24 hour basis. This is another stop on the famous, "Behind the Scenes" tour offered free of charge by the Mint Hotel.
From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Millions of coins pass through this man's hands every day and are counted automatically by a huge machine, which is one of the unusual sights a person sees while taking the free "Behind the Scenes" tour offered by the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.
From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- This security's "Eye in the sky" shows an unusual view from atop the Mint Hotel casino floor as seen through one-way glass used for security purposes by the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. Stamped on the back of the photograph is," Las Vegas News Bureau".
From The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- A woman received a diploma along with other students. Diplomas are provided to students upon completion of the Mint Hotel's free course in the "Winning Fundamentals of Craps, Roulette, and '21' ". The 25-minute, full-color film presentation is designed to encourage participation by providing sufficient knowledge of the games. Stamped on the back of the photograph, "JUL 9 1969."
From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino on famed Fremont Street, Downtown Las vegas. Famous world wide for its free public tours "BEHIND THE SCENES," scenic outside glass elevator and romantic Top O' The Mint steakhouse and dance lounge. Luxurious rooms honeycomb The Mint skyscraper - tallest building in Nevada and "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas"."
From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card, "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE 'Behind The Scenes' public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the 'Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas.'"
From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE "Behind The Scenes" public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas." (Copyright 1962)."
The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE "Behind The Scenes" public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas." (copyright 1961)."