Johnny Carson headlines in the Congo Room.ġ969: Duke Ellington performs in the Casbar lounge.ġ972: The Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon broadcasts from the Sahara. They perform at the Las Vegas Convention Center and stay at the hotel. A 44,000-square-foot convention facility is built at a cost of $3.5 million.ġ964: Stan Irwin, the Sahara entertainment director, brings the Beatles to Las Vegas. The Sahara adds a $5 million, 24-story skyscraper with 400 rooms, bringing its total to more than 800. George Burns also appears in the Casbar.ġ961: Del Webb acquires the Sahara through a stock transaction involving 1.5 million shares in the Del Webb Corp. Comedian Don Rickles makes the first of many appearances in the Casbar lounge. A convention hall on the north side of the Sahara is added as well as a 127-foot sign. Ray Bolger, the scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz,” headlines in the Congo Room until 1957.ġ959: A 14-story tower is built, adding 200 rooms. The $5.5 million, Moroccan-themed resort is decorated with life-size camels.

Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) years of Saharaġ952: Milton Prell opens the Hotel Sahara with 240 rooms. Recent renovations at the resort casino are part of a larger revitalization of the north Strip. Get ready to catch all the games and specials at Chickie’s & Pete’s and Azilo Ultra Pool later this year.Sahara Las Vegas President Paul Hobson shows the new Magic Mike Live Theater during an interview Friday, Jan. PLUS, enjoy easy and convenient access to the William Hill sportsbook while you’re here. Pro Football Games Every Thursday, Sunday and MondayĪlso open for all NHL, NBA, and MLB games Los AngelesĪs an official Las Vegas Monorail station, SAHARA is the place to stay for easy and convenient Strip access en route to the Stadium! This football season, watch all pro football games every week at SAHARA Las Vegas! Get exclusive hotel deals that are guaranteed to be the best value on the Las Vegas Strip and enjoy delicious beverage and dining specials on every game day while cheering on your favorite team, all season long. 2024 Big Game Tailgate Party at AZILO Ultra Pool.

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