The interior of the Sands Casino in 1959. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas, Nevada, Convention Center. Photographers- Don English, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Milt Palmer, 7906." Site Name: Sands Hotel Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of a group of gamblers playing a game of roulette somewhere in Nevada. Transcribed onto the borders of the image: "Roulette - Easy Come, Easy Go. Popular Indoor Sport in Nevada."
The first gaming license issued by the State of Nevada, County of Clark. It was issued to Mayme V. Stocker and J.H. Morgan for $1410.00. The license is good for three months ending June 20, 1931.
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 UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). A slot machine with a sign that reads, "The Machine That Made Las Vegas Famous".