Over time, the property, together with others that Gaughan owned, became Coast Casinos Inc.
Michael Gaughan built the casino, and it was opened to the public on March 2, 1979. The property was Empey’s Desert Villa site from 1952. It is located on the Las Vegas Strip and was formerly Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon and Barbary Coast. The Cromwell Las Vegas is a luxury boutique hotel plus casino owned by Caesars Entertainment Corporation.
