Bill's Casino Lake Tahoe
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gambling, Entertainment |
| Founded | July 1, 1987 |
| Defunct | January 4, 2010 |
| Fate | Closed |
| Headquarters | Stateline , United States |
Area served | Lake Tahoe area |
| Owner | Harrah's Entertainment (affiliate) |
Bill's Lake Tahoe was a casino located in Stateline, Nevada, operated by and affiliated with the nearby Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
History
Launched on July 1, 1987, coinciding with Harrah's 50th anniversary, Bill's was named in honor of William F. Harrah. Although it did not offer hotel accommodations, the casino housed a tattoo parlor on its premises and regularly broadcast UFC pay-per-view events within its bars. In January 2007, Bill's distinguished itself as the sole smoke-free casino in the Tahoe area. After experiencing a prolonged decline in patronage, the establishment ceased operations permanently on January 4, 2010.
In March of the same year, attorney Michael Laub acquired the property along with adjacent lots for $5.22 million, initially planning to develop a sizable strip club. Subsequently, the vision evolved into establishing a retail complex that would include a pharmacy, jewelry outlet, tattoo studio, Pilates center, clothing boutique, a new casino, and a restaurant/bar.
During renovation work in August 2011, workers uncovered a safe concealed behind a hidden wall. The purchaser’s son announced on reddit that they intended to film the safe’s opening for public viewing. However, exclusive rights to document this event were granted to the Oprah Winfrey Network for its series Found. The safe was opened on September 14, 2011, in the presence of law enforcement officials but contained no material pertinent to any investigation.