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The Sahara marquee on the day of closing. (6:30 a.m. May 16)
Sun columnist John Katsilometes moved into the Sahara for the iconic Vegas casino’s final four days. Over those 96 hours, Johnny Kats posted nearly a message an hour on Twitter. Limited to 140 characters per message, here are a few highlights of those posts:
The promissory note from Sam Nazarian closes the show. #sahara
2:20 p.m. May 16
Was just told by Sahara Chief of Security Lois Wright to leave. And I will.
Shortly. #sahara
2:10 p.m. May 16
Unbelievable, Don Claus, bell captain and a 47-year employee, was just asked
by a beery guest to send two carts to the 27th floor. #sahara
12:55 p.m. May 16
Gotta love former Runnin’ Rebel Tony Smith, still smiling and helping run
the front desk. “Til the end!” he says.
12:45 p.m. May 16
A good way to catch the attention of security is to try to enter the
elevators at the Tangiers Towers. I did not try this, mind you. #sahara
12:25 p.m. May 16
A stranger, singing on the Casbar Lounge stage, which had been reopened from last night. (10:15 p.m. May 15)
Look for a character called Eddie The Hat to be the last person to leave the
Sahara. He’s been playing poker at the hotel since ‘53. #sahara
11:40 a.m. May 16
Just talked to SBE Entertainment chief Sam Nazarian. “It is an emotional
day, but you try not to be overcome by emotion.” #sahara
10:30 a.m. May 16
The casino floor at Sahara, in its final throes. But not throws - crap
tables are closed.
9:30 a.m. May 16
Souvenir shoppers, the blackjack tables at the Sahara are running out of $1
chips. #sahara
6:45 a.m. May 16
Can someone airlift ketchup to NASCAR Cafe? They are out! #sahara
7:42 p.m. May 15
All that’s left at NASCAR Cafe is burgers. Or, are burgers. I forgot to eat
today, which runs in concert with forgetting to sleep. #sahara
7:30 p.m. May 15
The final order at Island Bar, and it's candid! Candid! #sahara (1:45 a.m. May 15)
“Paying our respects,” is the catch phrase at Sahara, where I have returned
after a visit to Firefly with @triciamccrone @DorimarBonilla
12:15 a.m. May 15
Bulletin: House of Lords just ran out of prime rib. But the Sprite flows
freely! #sahara #SheckyKats
7 p.m. May 14
The Sahara poker room. Good poker faces in here. #sahara
7:15 p.m. May 13
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