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Golden Gate announces major expansion20 July 2017(PRESS RELEASE) -- The iconic Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, one of Las Vegas' original hotels, will continue its storied 111-year legacy with a major expansion, which will be unveiled in late August. Merging modern design and gaming with the property’s illustrious history, the renovation will nearly double the casino in size; add a dramatic entry way on Fremont Street Experience; and extend its high-energy outdoor bar, OneBar at One Fremont Street. "Since opening in 1906 as Hotel Nevada, Golden Gate has played a key role in the growth and success of Downtown Las Vegas," says CEO Derek Stevens. "We are thrilled to continue Golden Gate's incredible narrative and evolution while also contributing to the area's ongoing revitalization." The history of Las Vegas' original casino, which opened its doors at One Fremont Street more than a century ago, spans the roaring '20s, Prohibition, Rat Pack era and now the 21st century. If its walls could talk, guests would get an earful about some of the most interesting and colorful moments in Vegas history. Golden Gate survived the Prohibition era (whiskey bottles were found hidden in the walls during the hotel's previous renovation) and was a frequent watering hole for Rat Pack members Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. It was home to one of Vegas' first electric signs and the city's first telephone. The phone number? "Ring '1,' please." This will mark Golden Gate's second major expansion in more than 50 years, the first being the addition of a five-story luxury hotel tower, new lobby and exterior in 2012, also helmed by Stevens. Golden Gate's renovation will include the following elements:
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