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.'"
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)."
Local news segment reports on John Baysinger, a Utah resident, winning a $2.6 million jackpot. He played $4 on a Fabulous 50s slot machine and won while at the Stardust Hotel. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515 Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 024
Elevations, sections, and plans for the interiors of the gaming room and general office for the construction of the Riviera Hotel and Casino from 1954. Drawn by H.G.H. Original medium: pencil on paper. Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
"Megabucks" promotional video with soundbites and video clips of various Megabucks winners. "Let it Ride" at the Stardust; "Cool Millions"; "Enter the Night", "Tres Lobos Restaurant", and "Tony Roma's". Loop plays a number of times. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
Jay Franklin Benjamin won a $5.7 million Megabucks slot machine jackpot at the Stardust while in town from Texas with his wife. All segments include interview with the winner, and his plans for how to use the money include purchasing a house in Las Vegas a car for his son. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515 Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 048