Laughlin is in the Chips

As reported by the Daily Bulletin: "Laughlin appears to be shedding its image as a Nevada gambling town where there's little change. Practically every hotel-casino along the Colorado River - and one major property that doesn't have "hotel & casino" in its name - is undergoing an upgrade or expansion.

"The Flamingo Laughlin Hotel & Casino will have a new name and a new look starting this fall.

"...At Harrah's Laughlin Hotel & Casino, all the rooms are being renovated (with new beds, carpeting, etc.).

"...The Golden Nugget Laughlin is nearly finished with a redo of its 300 guest rooms.

"...At the railroad-themed Ramada Express Hotel & Casino, the rooms also will be renovated. That $11 million project will start in November.

"A new entertainment venue, the River Sands Theater, opened in April at the River Palms Resort & Casino. The 300-seat theater has the Beatles tribute show 'Yesterday' through Oct. 31.

"....Laughlin's remodeling/growth spurt is primarily due to the influx of new owners at the various properties, said Meg McDaniel of the Laughlin Visitors Bureau..."

2006-09-18