Can’t say we’re a fan of the blinking exterior lights, as it seems Lucky Dragon decided to skimp on that feature. You decide.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t<\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.casino.org\\\/vitalvegas\\\/quick-check-lucky-dragon-las-vegas\\\/#arve-youtube-jerjrrpfsls\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\\\/embed\\\/JerjrrpFsls?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0\"}<\/script>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDespite the questionable decision about those exterior lights, we love the fountain with the spinning ball thingy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15968\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15968 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"\/vitalvegas\/dist\/images\/common\/transparent_3x2.gif\" alt=\"Lucky Dragon\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lucky_dragon_111416_11.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect pínghéng. Of course we know Mandarin. That’s not the kind of thing where you can just look up a word on the Internet, you know.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInside, one can see the casino taking shape.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15969\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15969 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"\/vitalvegas\/dist\/images\/common\/transparent_3x2.gif\" alt=\"Lucky Dragon\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lucky_dragon_111416_10.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The newest source of our taxable, hand-pay jackpots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt’s been reported Lucky Dragon recently installed a massive, 1.25-ton dragon chandelier, and it’s so gorgeous, it more than makes up for the faulty fuse outside. Who goes outside, anyway? There’s gambling inside!<\/p>\nThanks to Lucky Dragon for the chandelier photo.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15970\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15970 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"\/vitalvegas\/dist\/images\/common\/transparent_3x2.gif\" alt=\"Lucky Dragon\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lucky_dragon_chandelier1.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The chandelier has 280 hand-blown glass orbs, which might explain why the orbs look so relaxed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere are Asian appointments, and we got a peek at a distinctive piece of decorative art fashioned from bicycles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15971\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15971 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"\/vitalvegas\/dist\/images\/common\/transparent_3x2.gif\" alt=\"Lucky Dragon\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lucky_dragon_111416_9.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">About 430 million people own bicycles in China. Yes, we counted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWe get downright giddy when a new Las Vegas casino opens, so we’re anxious to get inside Lucky Dragon and see what surprises are in store. The gambling. The authentic Chinese food. The Captain Morgan, poured from the bottle. Hey, some things transcend language and culture.<\/p>\nThere’s still a lot of work to be done, but Lucky Dragon seems to be on schedule for its December 2016 opening. During our visit, furniture was being delivered, and this DIY sign was being used to identify the casino’s address.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15972\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-15972 size-full\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"\/vitalvegas\/dist\/images\/common\/transparent_3x2.gif\" alt=\"Lucky Dragon\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lucky_dragon_111416_15.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucky Dragon is located near the Bonanza gift shop and SLS Las Vegas, at 300 W. Sahara Ave. Adorable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKudos to Lucky Dragon for staying the course and giving us something new and exciting to finish off 2016. 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