Fate of the Gold Spike

The Siegel Group continues apace with its makeover of what used to be Las Vegas%26#39; dodgiest casino, the Gold Spike. It will be joined with a nearby motel. A detailed set of plans is on file, complete with color swatches. The exterior will get a complete face lift, there will be cabañas by the pool, and a new neon sign is in the works. Enjoy it while you can: Word is that Siegel will run the Spike 2.0 for about five years, then demolish it in favor of something new.

Details at:

lasvegasadvisor.com/blogs/dmckee/index.cfm/2…

Fate of the Gold Spike

When I was there in late August the renovations of the first floor were halfway completed.

Fate of the Gold Spike

Given that Siegel%26#39;s Westgate Resorts is said to be the world%26#39;s largest timeshare company, I could guess what that ';something new'; might be. Probably biding time until the t/s market is more favorable.

Thanks for the update, Chi.

HTR

I will miss the old place

Chi- did you see the photos of the new Cabana Suites at the El Cortez?( formerly the Ogden House Motel..)

Yes I think I did.

Much as I enjoy the lower-class joints, the Gold Spike was never for me. They had only machines, no table games, and when I was there, there seemed to be extremely open antagonism between various groups of patrons.

I was not the target of any hostility, but there was so much hostility in the air that I was uncomfortable. In that kind of situation, I want to fade away ASAP, because innocent bystanders can often become victims. So I faded!

Maybe I need to check it out again.

Loomis also had a weird vibe there.

Went to the Gold Spike last night for a friends Bday, the table games were finally open! We had a great time. The casino floor renovation looks really good. Loved the flat screen tvs. Overall thought it was a really fun place to hang out. Great deals on drinks and gaming!

So what were the limits on the table games? I am excited to see how the place has evolved since the last time we were in there.

Here%26#39;s an aricle that%26#39;s just 4 days old, well describes the overhaul.

lasvegassun.com/news/…