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Episode Description
The Sahara Hotel and Casino was a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. Originally opened in 1952 as the Sahara Hotel and Casino, it underwent several ownership changes and renovations over the years before ultimately closing in 2011.
In 2014, the property was purchased by SBE Entertainment and Stockbridge Real Estate, and it underwent a $415 million renovation and rebranding as the SLS Las Vegas. The property featured 1,600 guest rooms and suites, a casino, multiple restaurants and bars, a nightclub, and a rooftop pool.
However, in 2019, the property was sold again to the Meruelo Group, who renamed it back to the Sahara Las Vegas. The property underwent additional renovations and updates, and it continues to operate as a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
