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.