Remembering Senator Harry Reid: December 2nd, 1939 – December 28th, 2021

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I knew Harry Reid. He was one of my mentors in a way. We re-met in 1966 when I was the featured sports columnist for the Las Vegas Sun. Harry loved going to the fights, be it a major championship bout at the Las Vegas Convention Center, or the fights promoted by Bill Miller at […]

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Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino Sold to Joe DeSimone

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Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino, has been purchased by a Henderson-based commercial real estate developer, Joe DeSimone. DeSimone purchased the 83 year-old property, after nearly several months of negotiating with its previous owner MGM Resorts International, which owned the property since 2005, through his Henderson company, First Federal Realty.   “I’m a businessman in Henderson […]

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Christmas Dinner for U.S. Veterans; Gold Strike & Railroad Pass

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Two resorts joined forces to cook and serve a full Christmas dinner for veterans a couple of weeks ago. Chefs from Gold Strike Jean and Railroad Pass served more than 175 people from the U.S. Veterans Initiative, and their families, Thursday, Dec. 20, at the East Las Vegas Community Center. The sister properties whipped up […]

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Bill Medley, Esteban, Kefauver Committee & Toys For Tot

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Bill Medley and his daughter, McKenna Medley, will team up once again to present the best of “The Righteous Brothers,” this weekend at the South Point Hotel/Casino. The two performers open Friday, Nov.9, and run through Sunday, with show times set for 7:30 p.m. When Bobby Hatfield passed away in November, 2003, it was feared […]

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Toys for Tots, Neon Museum and Richard Petty Driving Exp.

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The Railroad Pass Hotel/Casino, the oldest existing licensed casino in the country, has many traditions accumulated over the years, and one of the most rewarding ones, is the Annual United States Marine Corp’s Toys For Tots drive. The Fifth Annual drive will take place this Saturday, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the west entrance to […]

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