The Rio is in a transitional phase under new owner Dreamscape Companies, which took over operations on Oct. 2. Renovations include a refresh of the properties 2,500 suites, its 150,000-square-foot casino floor and 220,000-square-foot-meeting space and the pool deck. WANT THE LATEST ON LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT?

As the city's original casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino brought about many Las Vegas firsts , including: 1905: Land for Golden Gate (previously Hotel Nevada) is purchased, making it the first casino in Las Vegas.