Harrah's to Open Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon
MARCH 1, 2007. A subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) said today it is set to open Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon located at the corner of Flamingo Boulevard and the Las Vegas Strip. The property, previously named the Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino, was recently acquired from Boyd Gaming Corporation.
The Harrah's management team from the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of operations at Bill's. With the acquisition, Harrah's now operates eight properties on the Las Vegas Strip.
"We look forward to renewing and improving relationships with guests and establishing new long-lasting associations with clientele who appreciate personalized service, outstanding quality and exceptional value combined with the charm of a warm and friendly smaller hotel," said Ed Crispell, vice president and general manager of the Imperial Palace. "There are many long-term, qualified and loyal employees who will help in making this transition easier and more efficient. These employees are our most valuable assets."
Notes about Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon:
o Named after company founder Bill Harrah, Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon is the eighth and newest addition to Harrah's family of Las Vegas properties. Bill's has 197 guest rooms, each with a 42-inch plasma screen television.
o The Steakhouse at Bill's, a new restaurant opening March 9, will provide guests with intimate dining in a comfortable, casual environment.
o The 24-hour Victorian Room features a wide variety of reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties.
o The acclaimed Drai's restaurant and nightclub is expected to remain open Sunday through Wednesday through March. Subsequently, Drai's will continue as the world-renown after-hours nightclub.
o Daily, "live" entertainment continues March 1 in Bill's Lounge, featuring a variety of lounge acts including Big Elvis Monday through Friday.
o For information about Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, please visit www.billslasvegas.com.
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