Additional interiors were recreated on sound
What Hotel Was the Tangiers in Casino?
The 1995 film Casino used the now-demolished Stardust Resort & Casino as the stand-in for the fictional Tangiers. Exterior shots and some interior scenes were filmed on location before the 2007 implosion.
Stardust History
"Look at payment speed and table limits, not only the headline bonus."
the Las Vegas Strip and grew into
The Stardust opened in 1958 on the Las Vegas Strip and grew into one of the largest resorts of its era. Its sign and porte-cochère appear in multiple wide shots of the movie.
- Opened July 1958
- Expanded in 1964 and 1977
- Closed and imploded 2007
Movie Filming Details
stages in Illinois to match the Stardust
Additional interiors were recreated on sound stages in Illinois to match the Stardust aesthetic. The production used authentic 1970s slot machines and table layouts sourced from closed casinos.
Current Site
Analysis panel
The lot now hosts Resorts World Las Vegas. A small plaque near the north entrance notes the former Stardust property.
Visitor Tips
Pros
Guests at Resorts World can view
Trade-offs
historical photos in the mezzanine corridor that
Guests at Resorts World can view historical photos in the mezzanine corridor that link the site’s past to the movie’s portrayal.