Flamingo Las Vegas, Casino in Las Vegas
Flamingo Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Opened by Bugsy Siegel in 1946, it's one of the oldest resort-casinos still in operation on the Strip.
The Flamingo has a strong connection to popular culture, being featured in films like 'Viva Las Vegas' and 'Ocean’s Eleven'.
It offers 3,626 rooms, a 77,000 square foot casino, and a wildlife habitat.
The Flamingo was named after Bugsy Siegel's girlfriend, Virginia Hill, who loved to gamble and was nicknamed 'Flamingo' due to her long, thin legs.
Location: Nevada
Inception: December 26, 1946
Official opening: December 26, 1946
Architectural style: Art Deco
Website: caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas
Source: Wikimedia