The Palms was also a pioneer and early success story the Vegas nightclub scene, and among other innovations, brought the Playboy brand back to Vegas after decades of absence and was the first casino resort in the city to add a recording studio, fitting its celebrity image. Even among the continuous excess and over the top creativity of La Vegas it pioneered several unique signature wrinkles, including elaborate fantasy theme suites, such as one with a basketball court and full professional locker room (the Hardcourt Suite), one with two bowling alleys and other one-of-a-kind amenities such as a private whiskey room (the Kingpin). The Palms was developed by George Maloof, then owner of the NBA Sacramento Kings, and it opened to great fanfare as a celebrity favorite with a deep Los Angeles and California connection, attracting A-List pro-athletes and Hollywood stars.
What’s next? Well, the latest salvo in the ongoing “What’s New in Vegas?” saga is the rebirth of a golden oldie, the new Palms Casino Resort, opening this month.
