Venue History
Tucked between larger neighbors on the Las Vegas Strip at 3411 Las Vegas Blvd. South, the Nob Hill Casino opened in the summer of 1978 as a modest, value-oriented gaming venue aimed at budget-minded players and nightlife seekers. Its modest size and low table limits earned it a reputation as an accessible alternative to the larger megaresorts. When it launched, the Nob Hill distinguished itself with extremely low limits: reportedly 25¢ craps, 10¢ roulette, and $1 blackjack, making it one of the friendliest options for casual gamblers in that era. Positioned between the then-Sands and the Holiday Casino, the property didn’t carry the glitz of the major resorts, but instead promised “liberal” dollar slots and a no-frills gaming floor. Behind the scenes the hotel side of the site had earlier roots. The hotel portion began life in 1964 as the Caravan Motor Hotel (later affiliated with Travelodge), but the dedicated casino brand of “Nob Hill” was the identifiable gaming entity from 1978 onward. The casino operated for about 12 years, closing its doors in late 1990 when its lease expired. On January 1, 1992, the property reopened under a new brand: the Casino Royale, following renovations and ownership changes. Although its life as Nob Hill was somewhat brief, the casino holds a notable place in Las Vegas history as an example of the “small casino, low-limit” niche on the Strip—before the rise of the large themed resorts that dominate today. For those who remember it, Nob Hill represented a moment when the Strip still had room for smaller properties that appealed to casual play and accessible nightlife. Its legacy lives on in the memories of penny-slots, early morning low-limit tables, and the era before the mega-resort consolidation.
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