Sahara Hotel & Casino (Legacy)
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brwhiz
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The Sahara Hotel & Casino was one of the original grand casinos of the Las Vegas Strip. Competition from newer, larger, more attractive properties on the Strip placed the Sahara in a precarious position.
The doors were closed in 2011.
Waymark Code: WMB913
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2011
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The Sahara added the NASCAR Cafe, an auto racing themed amusement area including Speed - The Ride, a roller-coaster thrill ride.
The entertainment provided by the Sahara was often good, but the quality reflects the increasingly second-rate status of this venerable casino.
The casino and hotel closed its doors 16 May, 2011. Currently SLS Holdings is planning to reopen the property as the SLS Las Vegas in the Fall, 2014.