| Silver Slipper | |
|---|---|
   | |
| Location | Winchester, Nevada |
| Address | 3100 South Las Vegas Boulevard[1] |
| Opening date | September 1, 1950 |
| Closing date | November 28, 1988 |
| Theme | Old West |
| Permanent shows | Minsky's Burlesque (1965–1967) Wonderful World of Burlesque (1968–1973) Boy-lesque (1977–1988) |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | Margaret Elardi (final owner) |
| Architect | Martin Stern Jr. Homer Rissman |
| Previous names | Golden Slipper |
| Renovated in | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 36°7′50″N 115°10′0″W / 36.13056°N 115.16667°W |
The Silver Slipper was a casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada.[2] It opened on September 1, 1950. It was built just north of the Frontier hotel-casino, and they both shared the same ownership, although the Silver Slipper's gaming operations were later leased out. Businessman Howard Hughes leased the casino from 1968 until his death in 1976.
The Silver Slipper closed on November 28, 1988, amid an ownership change. It was demolished shortly thereafter to become a parking lot for the Frontier, with plans to eventually rebuild the Silver Slipper as a high-rise hotel and casino, although this did not pan out. The Frontier was demolished in 2007, for another resort project that was ultimately canceled as well. The Frontier and Silver Slipper sites remain vacant as of 2024.
The Silver Slipper was known for its neon slipper, which was preserved after the casino's closure. It stands 12 feet and features more than 900 bulbs. The slipper was installed along North Las Vegas Boulevard in 2009.
- ^ "Silver Slipper Casino, Gay 90's Buffet menu". University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Property overview". Clark County Assessor's Office. Retrieved August 7, 2024.