| Harrah's Laughlin | |
|---|---|
| Location | Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. |
| Address | 2900 South Casino Drive |
| Opening date | August 29, 1988; 32 years ago |
| Theme | Mexican Riviera and Pavilion |
| No. of rooms | 1,505 |
| Total gaming space | 56,357 sq ft (5,235.7 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Beach Café Cinnabon Fresh Market Square Buffet Guy Fieri's El Burro Borracho Pin-Up Pizza Smashburger Starbucks The Range Steakhouse |
| Owner | Vici Properties |
| Operating license holder | Caesars Entertainment |
| Previous names | Harrah's Del Rio |
| Coordinates | 35°08′40″N114°34′37″W / 35.144478°N 114.577065°WCoordinates: 35°08′40″N114°34′37″W / 35.144478°N 114.577065°W |
| Website | caesars.com/harrahs-laughlin |
The River Run riot was a violent confrontation between the Hells Angels and the Mongols motorcycle clubs that occurred on April 27, 2002, in Laughlin, Nevada during the Laughlin River Run. The conflict began when members of the Hells Angels went to Harrah's Laughlin to confront members of the Mongols who had allegedly harassed vendors that sold. Mongol Anthony Barrera, 43, was stabbed to death, and two Hells Angels, Jeramie Bell, 27, and Robert Tumelty, 50, were shot to death. This was the first time that there were multiple murders in a. Casino officials were aware trouble was brewing between members of the Hell's Angels and Mongols gangs, but didn't act, and security was inadequate, resulting in injuries to his clients, Bryson. Recent raids on Hells Angels. Were indicted by a federal grand jury in Nevada on 11 charges in connection with the April 2002 shootout at the Harrah’s casino in Laughlin, Nev., that left. The 11 were the first of 42 Hells Angels to face trial on federal racketeering charges stemming from allegations they conspired to brawl with rival Mongols during the 2002 Laughlin River Run.
Hells Angels Mongols Fight Harrah's Casino Hotel
Harrah's Laughlin (formerly Harrah's Del Rio) is a casino hotel on the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. It has 1,505 rooms, including 115 suites, as well as a 56,357 sq ft (5,235.7 m2) casino. There are several restaurants, a poker room, keno and a race and sports book.[1] It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
History[edit]
It was opened on August 29, 1988 with the 15-story South Tower and the 18-story Central Tower making up the hotel. In 1992, construction of the 20-story North Tower was completed. The South Tower operates as an adult-only facility and the North and Central Towers serve as family towers of the hotel.
Harrah's Laughlin was the site of the River Run Riot, a fight between the Hells Angels and the Mongols during the annual Laughlin River Run. 3 people were killed during the fighting.
In July 2020, Eldorado Resorts acquired Caesars Entertainment, taking over operations of the property.[2] In connection with that acquisition, Vici Properties bought the real estate of Harrah's Laughlin for $435 million and leased it back to Eldorado (newly renamed as Caesars Entertainment).[3][4]
References[edit]
Hells Angels Mongols Fight Harrah's Casino Video
- ^'Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage'. Nevada Gaming Control Board. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ^Ken Ritter (July 20, 2020). 'Eldorado finishes $17.3B buyout of Caesars Entertainment'. Associated Press. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- ^'Vici Properties Inc. completes property acquisitions and lease modifications related to the Eldorado-Caesars merger' (Press release). Vici Properties. July 20, 2020 – via BusinessWire.
- ^Form 10-K: Annual Report (Report). Vici Properties. February 20, 2020. p. 56 – via EDGAR.
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External links[edit]
- Official website
- Media related to Harrah's Laughlin at Wikimedia Commons