I had been thinking about writing some thoughts and musings on Las Vegas for a while now, but nothing had really kicked it off for me... until today. It appears that MGM Mirage has decided to close down the smallest casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Slots-A-Fun, and to add it on to the Circus Circus property.
This saddens me in more ways that I can describe. Slots-A-Fun had so much character. It was the only casino left on the strip that still disbursed coins when you cashed out (a great sound that can't be duplicated with speakers no matter how hard you try). The carpet was classic... do a Google search if you haven't seen it or don't remember it. They had $1.99 (recently raised from 99 cents) hot dogs, cheap drinks, really low limit tables ($1 blackjack, $2 Craps, 50 cent Roulette). It definitely was a one-of-a-kind place.
By contrast there is nothing fun or welcoming about Circus Circus. It is so bad that MGM Mirage won't even include their players card there. So as of July 1st Slots-A-Fun will being being re-branded and incorporated into the Circus Circus property. It's a sad day for Vegas fans and people who wanted a cheap fun place to gamble. I'm glad I got to see it one last time in May and that my last great memory will be my girlfriend hitting a small jackpot on the Deal or No Deal slot machine. Slots-A-Fun will always hold a fond place in my heart. More of my time will now be spent at Fremont Street, especially since I have no need to walk north of Encore anymore.
RIP dear friend.
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