Total gaming space 28,500 sq ft (2,650 m) | Address 4178 Koval Lane Casino type Land-based | |
Opening date 1967; 50 years ago (1967) Notable restaurants Ellis Island Restaurant | ||
The Ellis Island Casino & Brewery is located near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The casino offers 350 gaming devices, as well as a restaurant and a brewery.
Ellis Island caters to locals, especially casino workers, and is known for its karaoke bar and low-price steak specials.
History
The Village Pub was opened in 1967 by Frank Ellis, who eventually passed it on to his son, Gary.
The name was changed to Ellis Island in 1985. On September 19, 1997, Ellis Island opened a large portion of a $12 million renovation and expansion, which doubled its slot machine count to 410 and introduced table games by adding six blackjack tables.
Ellis agreed in 2004 to manage and take joint ownership of the nearby Tuscany Suites and Casino, which had struggled to attract customers in its first year. The agreement fell apart when Tuscany officials allegedly backed out.
Later that year, Ellis signed on to the planned 36-story Aqua Blue condo-hotel project to replace the adjacent hotel. Ellis Island would manage the Aqua Blue casino, and would itself be renovated to match the new tower. However, the project was cancelled in June 2005, due in part to rising construction costs.