Golden Gate is Shaking Things Up Again
Golden Gate is back in action again with some dramatic changes and a new casino expansion.
We took a peek behind-the-scenes at what were, until recently, walled off areas of Golden Gate’s casino floor.
The casino’s floor is expanding into the space previously occupied by Du-Par’s restaurant.
![Golden Gate expansion](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update062818_4.jpg)
Du-Par’s made an abrupt exit from Golden Gate when the restaurant’s owner got into hot water with the I.R.S. for tax evasion. There are no plans to have a restaurant at Golden Gate anytime soon.
The new floor space will accommodate an additional 50-60 slot machines, a significant number for a casino with a very small footprint.
![Golden Gate](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update062818_5.jpg)
Here’s one more look at the work-in-progress. The area will be accessible to the public in a few days, and slot machines will be brought in within a week.
Golden Gate regulars will notice another big change to the casino floor, a move of the casino cage.
It’s moved closer to the hotel’s registration desk and valet entrance. Don’t forget to check out the old-timey slot machines on display nearby.
![Golden Gate](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update062818_1.jpg)
Next up at Golden Gate, an expansion of the high limit room.
Currently, high limit is table games only, but with a move into the previous cage space, the high limit room will now include high limit slots.
![Golden Gate](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update062818_2.jpg)
Here’s a look at the current high limit room.
Our favorite part: The fringe on the walls was inspired by the fringe on the uniforms of the casino’s dancing dealers.
![Golden Gate](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update062818_3.jpg)
The high limit room revamp is set to include some intriguing elements inspired (and necessitated) by the building’s original design features.
Here’s a look at the other side of the construction wall. Golden Gate’s original arches will play a part in the design of the new high limit room. Now you know.
![Golden Gate arches](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update062818_6.jpg)
The latest changes at Golden Gate follow on the heels of another recent, multi-million dollar expansion that integrated the former La Bayou casino space.
That expansion also included a new entrance, loyalty club desk and beer distribution room. Of course, we got photos. Do you know this blog at all?
Golden Gate has managed to do a lot with a little, and we hear there are still more surprises in the works.
Update (7/11/18): Golden Gate owner Derek Stevens has shared one of the “surprises,” a new sports book. We got a look at the space.
![Golden Gate sportsbook](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sportsbook_space1.jpg)
The future sports book space sits behind a temporary wall at the south side of the recent casino expansion into the former La Bayou space.
While we’re providing updates, here’s a look at the most recent casino expansion as slot machines were being installed.
![Golden Gate](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update9.jpg)
There’s more to come.
Update (7/12/18): We said there was more to come!
Here’s a look at the expanded Golden Gate casino, complete with shiny new slot machines.
![Golden Gate expansion](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update11.jpg)
Oh, all right, just one more.
![Golden Gate casino](https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/golden_gate_update10.jpg)
See you at Golden Gate.
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