Planet Hollywood Casino Grand Opening in Las Vegas Tonight

The official grand opening of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino took place Friday night in Las Vegas. Occupying the site previously hosting Aladdin's, the new casino featured a performance by Barbra Streisand.

Ostensibly decorated in a retro, old-school Vegas look, Planet Hollywood's casino features a new area known as the Pleasure Pit, with blackjack dealers in the skimpiest of outfits and dancers on platforms raised above the card tables.

Pamela Anderson will be a nightly performer.

As the Aladdin, the storied property has played host to many historic Vegas moments, such as Elvis Presley’s wedding to Priscilla in 1967 and the Miss America pageants of 2006 and 2007.

A gambler spotted leaving the casino floor said, "I played for hours in the Party Pit. I'm not sure if I’m up or down, and either way, I sure got my money’s worth."

November 19, 2007
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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