Flamingo Hilton Laughlin (1990–2000) The property was originally built by
Hilton Hotels, which operated it as the Flamingo Hilton Laughlin. It was a sister property to the
Flamingo Hilton Las Vegas and
Flamingo Hilton Reno. The Laughlin property was
topped out in January 1990. It opened on August 1, 1990, becoming the biggest hotel in Laughlin. It was also Hilton's largest hotel to be built from scratch. The project cost $190 million.
Flamingo Laughlin (2000–2006) In October 2000, the hotel's name was changed to the Flamingo Laughlin. On November 29, 2005,
Harrah's Entertainment announced plans to sell the resort to
American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP). The $170-million sale closed on May 19, 2006. ACEP was allowed to continue using the Flamingo name for up to six months after the sale.
Aquarius Casino Resort (2006–present) The Flamingo Laughlin became the Aquarius Casino Resort on November 24, 2006. In 2008, ACEP completed $54 million in renovations at the Aquarius. In October 2017, Golden Entertainment purchased ACEP, adding the Aquarius and three other casinos to its portfolio. In 2026,
Vici Properties acquired the real estate of the Aquarius and
leased it back to Golden Entertainment, as part of Golden's
going-private transaction. ==Entertainment==