O’Sheas Casino, Las Vegas, Triblend Tee

Venue History

O’Sheas Casino was a lively Irish-themed gambling hall that became one of the Las Vegas Strip’s most beloved low-key casinos. Opened on July 1, 1989, the original O’Sheas stood between the Flamingo Hilton and Imperial Palace, occupying a compact site along Las Vegas Boulevard. Developed by Hilton Nevada Corporation at a cost of roughly $22 million, the standalone casino had no hotel of its own and was designed to resemble a spirited Irish pub. Inside, hardwood floors, brass accents, Irish memorabilia, and pub-inspired décor created a casual atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the increasingly elaborate megaresorts surrounding it. O’Sheas eventually became known less for luxury than for inexpensive gambling, affordable drinks, approachable table minimums, and a deliberately rowdy personality. Its compact casino floor featured slots, blackjack, roulette, craps, and later a poker room. Over time, O’Sheas developed a reputation as one of the Strip’s great party casinos. Beer pong became especially associated with the property, while St. Patrick’s Day celebrations regularly transformed the casino into a packed sea of green. The venue attracted younger visitors, budget-conscious gamblers, and longtime Vegas fans who appreciated a casino where informality was part of the experience. The original O’Sheas grew to approximately 22,000 square feet, with more than 450 slot machines and dozens of table games. Despite early financial struggles, it ultimately established a loyal following and even appeared briefly in the 1997 comedy Vegas Vacation. O’Sheas closed on April 30, 2012, as Caesars Entertainment cleared the site for its massive LINQ redevelopment. The original building was demolished, ending 23 years of operation. The name, however, did not disappear. A new, smaller O’Sheas Pub opened on December 27, 2013, connected to what was then The Quad and later became The LINQ Hotel + Experience. Today, O’Sheas remains active as an Irish-inspired party pub featuring beer pong, multiple bars, and live-energy nightlife. Though the original casino is gone, O’Sheas remains remembered—and still experienced—as one of the Strip’s most unpretentious traditions: loud, friendly, inexpensive, and proudly devoted to the simple Las Vegas pleasures of drinking and having a good time.