Golden Gate Buys Fitzgeralds in Estate Sale

 RobbieNomi posted on Friday, 30th September 2011 - 12:48 pm

This is awesome! The owners of Golden Gate obviously take great care and pride in their property and I can't wait to see some of that affection go towards the tired old Fitz. Now if only Binion's can have it's rebirth sooner then later...

 vespajet posted on Friday, 30th September 2011 - 1:18 pm

Interesting that this deal had been in the works for a number of months even before My. Barden's passing. Considering what has happened over at the Golden Gate in the last several years, you know whatever they decide to do with the Fitz will be a good thing. Since they're going for that "Roaring 20s" theme at the Golden Gate, I would not be surprised if the "Vintage Vegas" theme mentioned for the second floor of the casino isn't the main theme for the property. I wonder who owns the trademarks for the Mint, as that would be the perfect name to use on the place since they intend to rebrand the property.

 MikieTaps posted on Friday, 30th September 2011 - 1:20 pm

I love downtown! way more bang for your buck

 JeffinOKC posted on Friday, 30th September 2011 - 3:28 pm

I agree that this is great news. The Stevens brothers have certainly been willing to invest in Las Vegas. I think the Fitz always looked like it could work well with some capex. Here's hoping it does.

 jinx73 posted on Friday, 30th September 2011 - 5:39 pm

I would have never believe that the best thing to come out of the Great Recession would the resurgence of Downtown. Now all we need is Binions opening their hotel and Vegas Club remodel.

 AccessVegas posted on Friday, 30th September 2011 - 6:58 pm

They won't have to do much to theme the second floor as Vintage Vegas. It already is with a plethora of ancient video poker and slots. Unquestionably, the Vue Bar area is under-publicized ($2 Heineken drafts, 8/5 Bonus poker with progressives that make it 100% payback). I'm only sad to see this because there goes one of favorite places to hide, play VP, and drink.

 howardpark posted on Saturday, 1st October 2011 - 6:04 pm

I love Downtown but haven't had a reason to go into the Fitz in years. It has real potential. O'Lucky wishes to the new owners!

 MEMO1 posted on Monday, 3rd October 2011 - 10:09 am

Great ! of all the casinos in Fremont, Fitz is the one ( along with Vegas Club ) that I really wanted to see keeping up with their neighbors. Last month I've only stopped for a couple of hands at Fitz, is not that bad, but really needs to improve.

 edrock posted on Tuesday, 4th October 2011 - 11:14 pm

I love Downtown and this is good news for downtown!