Silver Slipper, Former casino and entertainment venue on Las Vegas Strip, Nevada.
Silver Slipper was a two-story casino building with gaming tables and a large convention hall that featured western design elements throughout. The structure combined gaming areas with event spaces in one building.
The casino opened in 1950 as Golden Slipper but was renamed after the Golden Nugget casino raised legal concerns about the similar name. The name change marked an early turning point in the property's history.
The Silver Slipper made history in 1970 by becoming the first casino on the Las Vegas Strip to employ female table dealers, changing industry standards.
The original building closed in November 1988 and was subsequently demolished. A new resort development was later constructed at the site.
Howard Hughes purchased the lease in 1968 for 5.3 million dollars and ran this property personally, while his other casinos were managed by his company. This hands-on approach set it apart from his typical business practices.
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