Four Queens facts for kids
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| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 |
| Address | 202 East Fremont Street |
| Opening date | June 2, 1966 |
| Theme | Victorian Carnival |
| No. of rooms | 690 |
| Total gaming space | 27,269 sq ft (2,533.4 m2) |
| Signature attractions | Queen's Machine |
| Notable restaurants | Hugo's Cellar Magnolia's |
| Casino type | Land-Based |
| Owner | TLC Casino Enterprises |
| Renovated in | 1976, 1981, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 |
| Website | The Four Queens |
The Four Queens Hotel and Casino is a well-known hotel and casino located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. It sits right on the famous Fremont Street Experience. This place has 690 hotel rooms and a large casino that is about 27,269 square feet. It is owned and run by a company called TLC Casino Enterprises. They bought the property in 2003.
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History of the Four Queens
Construction for the Four Queens started on November 16, 1964. The whole project cost about $5.5 million. The plan was to build a tall, 18-story hotel. The Four Queens officially opened its doors on June 2, 1966.
The casino got its name from its builder, Ben Goffstein. He named it after his four daughters: Faith, Hope, Benita, and Michele. When it first opened, it was smaller. It only had 120 rooms and a casino that was about 20,000 square feet. Later, the 18-story hotel building was finally added.
Changes and Growth
From 1972 to 2003, a company called Elsinore Corporation owned the hotel and casino. In 1976, the casino got bigger. It expanded to about 33,000 square feet. They also updated the look to make it feel more welcoming. A second 18-story hotel building was finished in 1981.
In 1995, Elsinore Corporation faced some financial challenges. An investment company took over most of the ownership.
Modern Era and Upgrades
Today, the Four Queens takes up an entire city block. This block is bordered by Fremont Street, Casino Center, Third Street, and Carson Avenue. The Four Queens also helped to improve the downtown area. They were a partner in creating the exciting Fremont Street Experience.
Terry Caudill bought the Four Queens in 2003. After buying it, he made many improvements. He upgraded all 1,040 of the casino's slot machines. In December 2003, the Four Queens was the first casino in Las Vegas to offer a special version of blackjack called Blackjack Switch. This game is now very popular in Las Vegas.
By March 2007, a big renovation project was almost finished. This project cost about $20 million and lasted several years. As part of these updates, all 690 hotel rooms were renovated. A new restaurant, the Chicago Brewing Company, was also added. The project also included a large nightclub called the Canyon Club. It opened in April 2007. As of 2017, the casino area is about 27,269 square feet.
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The Four Queens sign at night.
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The Four Queens building during the day.
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Inside the casino floor.
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A view of the casino floor.
