Flamingo to Undergo Renovation for Its 80th Anniversary |

Published on: November 24, 2025, 06:42h.

Updated on: November 24, 2025, 06:42h.

The Flamingo, one of the longstanding casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, is set for a major renovation to celebrate its 80th anniversary next year. The hotel announced plans on Monday to completely revamp its lobby area.

Flamingo Resort — The Flamingo is now part of Caesars Entertainment. (Image: Shutterstock)

Lobby Bar Rendering — A concept image of the renovated lobby bar at the Flamingo. (Image: Allard & Conversano Design)

The redesigned lobby will showcase a pod-style front desk, new bronze flamingo sculptures, a contemporary bar with tabletop gaming options and screens, along with an enhanced VIP check-in zone.

“We’re excited to unveil innovative designs that align with the recent enhancements made to the property, crafting an atmosphere that feels both modern and distinctly Flamingo,” stated Dan Walsh, the property’s Senior VP and GM. “This resort has been a symbol on the Strip, and our renovations will ensure it continues to be a vibrant and essential destination for many years ahead.”

This update is part of a larger initiative to rejuvenate the center-Strip venue, which saw new additions in 2024, including Pinky’s by Vanderpump, Gordon Ramsay Burger, and Havana 1957, followed by the Go Pool debuting in May.

Current Bugsy's Bar — Bugsy’s Bar in its current state. (Image: Caesars Entertainment)

Next year, the Flamingo will also introduce a new Salt & Straw ice cream shop along with Category 10, an entertainment venue inspired by Luke Combs.

Additionally, Bugsy’s Bar will undergo its own refurbishment on the gaming floor.

A Historical Gamble

The Flamingo was inaugurated in 1946 by mobster Bugsy Siegel, who took control after the original founder, Billy Wilkerson, was unable to repay a loan due to gambling debts.

Flamingo Postcard — This postcard showcases the Flamingo shortly after its opening in December 1946. (Image: UNLV Special Collections)

Contrary to what was depicted in the 1991 film “Bugsy,” the Flamingo was not the first casino resort on Highway 91, known today as the Las Vegas Strip. It was actually the third, following El Rancho Vegas (1941) and the Last Frontier (1942).

Siegel was assassinated in June 1947, reportedly due to the Flamingo’s overspending and initial lack of profitability to meet his mob associates’ expectations. His murder remains unresolved to this day.

Regrettably, while El Rancho Vegas and Last Frontier have long since closed, the Flamingo is no longer the oldest remaining casino resort on the Strip after its original structures were demolished by the Hilton Corporation in 1993.

This included the Oregon building, which housed Siegel’s office and a secret escape tunnel.

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