The History of the Stateline and Casino Corridor

November 26, 2022
    History

Lake Tahoe’s casinos date back to the 1920’s when Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin built the “Greatest Casino in America”. But, Lucky’s casino was built on the California Side at the Tallac Resort in South Lake Tahoe which was a popular hangout for the nouveau rich from San Francisco, Sacramento and Virginia City. […]

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You can still see the concrete foundation today.

Fast forward to 1926, and gaming on the Nevada side. The Ta-Neva-Ho (present day Cal Neva) opened as Crystal Bay’s first casino, followed by the Tahoe Biltmore and others on the North Shore. In South Lake Tahoe, William F. Harrah purchased George’s Gateway Club in January 1955 for $500,000, and the Harrah’s Lake Club opened in June 20, 1955 which is now Harveys.  And in 1958, Harrah acquired an interest in the Stateline Country Club and Nevada Club across the street (Harrah’s current location) and opened Harrah’s Stateline Club.

To learn more about South Lake Tahoe’s gaming history, visit Harrah’s or Harvey’s casinos.

Lake Tahoe’s casinos date back to the 1920’s when Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin built the “Greatest Casino in America”.