Nevada’s oldest casino set to remain open after sale

The 83-year-old Railroad Pass, located southeast of Las Vegas between Henderson and Boulder City and considered Nevada’s oldest casino, has been sold to a local real estate firm.

The new owner says there are no plans for immediate changes to the small 11,000-square-foot casino with a 120-room hotel, and it will continue to operate without interruption. Less smooth was the sale of a second casino in the area, as the long-struggling Klondike Sunset was sold after closing last month. The buyer, who owns the nearby Club Fortune casino, plans to reopen the Klondike Sunset in about a year.

Name change: The last day for the Quad appears to be Oct. 30, as reservations are not being taken beyond that date. Indications are that the Strip casino that was originally the Imperial Palace will change its name to the Linq on Nov. 1.

Pure Aloha: The annual celebration of island culture returns, as the 9th Annual Pure Aloha Fall Festival comes to the Rio parking lot Oct. 3-5. More than 20,000 guests are expected for the festival that features traditional live entertainment, evening concerts, more than 100 specialty food and retail vendors, and a large carnival with midway rides. General admission is $8 and an all-access wristband, including rides, is $50.

Bubbles: Fizz at Caesars Palace is running Bottomless Bubbles daily from 5 to 7 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m., with all-you-can-drink Champagne for $36. Arrive at the start of each session for best value.

Win Cards: Win Cards are now being sold at New York-New York (cage or players club). For $20 you get the how-to cards and $30 in special casino chips that are worth almost face value (plus a $1 tip chip). It’s a good deal that you can do only once per year.

QUESTION: Does the new SLS Las Vegas have a buffet?

ANSWER: Yes. Breakfast is $20.99 and dinner is $36.99-$39.99, but there’s no lunch.

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