Carousel Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, District Made Ladies Tee

Venue History

The Carousel Casino was a beloved Fremont Street fixture in downtown Las Vegas, operating from 1964 to 1974. Carousel quickly became known for bold promotions, affordable dining, and a playful atmosphere. Ownership changed hands several times over the years: initially part of the Spinning Wheel Corporation, it was branded as “Marty’s Carousel” under Marty Kaizen, then passed briefly through the McLaney Group as “McLaney Carousel” before finding its final identity simply as the Carousel Casino. The property became famous for its quirky promotions—guests received five free nickels on slot machines, and every 75 days, the casino would raffle off a full acre of Las Vegas land, no attendance required. Dining was wallet-friendly, with fried chicken, fish and chips, and roast beef dinners priced under a dollar, plus classic breakfast plates featuring ham or sausage and hash browns for just 65 cents. Standing on Fremont & 1st, the Carousel was a visual fixture alongside landmarks like The Mint and Pioneer Club, its neon marquee and namesake imagery drawing locals and tourists alike. As downtown architecture evolved, the casino was eventually absorbed into the broader shifts that would give way to later projects—and by 1974, the Carousel was permanently closed. The location housed various casinos after Carousel, including Gambler’s Hall of Fame, Sundance West, Sassy Sally’s, and finally Mermaids Casino which closed in 2016. Today, the site is part of Circa Resort & Casino, which opened in 2020.