{"id":37950,"date":"2023-09-22T15:43:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T22:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=37950"},"modified":"2023-09-22T15:50:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T22:50:02","slug":"circus-circus-gets-gussied-up-for-its-date-with-f1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/circus-circus-gets-gussied-up-for-its-date-with-f1\/","title":{"rendered":"Circus Circus Gets Gussied Up for Its Date With F1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Circus Circus was looking a little haggard, but every resort in Las Vegas is applying its lipstick for a date with F1 in November, this beloved (and maligned) resort included.<\/p>\n

Circus Circus shared some photos of its recently-completed exterior refresh.<\/p>\n

A little love can make a big difference.<\/p>\n

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We can’t tell if they upped the saturation in their photos, but it’s attention-getting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Circus Circus opened in 1968. It’s unclear if the casino had been repainted before now.<\/p>\n

We tease because we love!<\/p>\n

No, really, we love Circus Circus. It’s the only Strip casino that still has coin slot machines<\/a>! And we love what they’ve done with the place.<\/p>\n

Circus Circus was very excited to share all the companies involved with the roof refresh.<\/p>\n

The project was completed by Commercial Roofers, “the women-owned, largest roofing contractor in the Las Vegas valley, using products from GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer.”<\/p>\n

There’s even a name for the color used to paint Circus Circus: “Utilizing GAF’s coating products to create custom colors to match the original vivid hues such as Exuberant Pink, Commercial Roofers was able to deliver on a new roof to revitalize the circus exterior.”<\/p>\n

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How has Las Vegas never had a strip club called Exuberant Pink?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As it’s obvious you’re a paint nerd at this point, here’s more: “GAF products applied include GAF Barrier Guard, GAF Unibase Primer, GAF High-Tensile Acrylic Topcoat and finally, the GAF Kymax Coatings in exuberant pink and white to match the Circus Circus signature colors. These products ensured a long-lasting, fade-resistant, robust coating that withstand extreme heat, wind, and weather conditions—all scenarios that Circus Circus’ roof must endure in their location.”<\/p>\n

Dibs on all these band names! Barrier Guard, Unibase Primer, Acrylic Topcoat, Kymax Coatings.<\/p>\n

More fun facts that could win you a bar bet someday: “The 43,500 square-foot roof consisted of 41,300 square-feet on the tent proper and 2,200 square-feet on the flat, which presented technical challenges due to its steep 12\/12 pitch in a 90-degree angle at the top.”<\/p>\n

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Props to these folks for working on a roof when it’s 140 degrees. Or as we call it in Las Vegas, Tuesday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whatever the logistics involved, Circus Circus is looking great, and just in time for F1, as well as the opening of Fontainebleau, its fancy neighbor just across the street.<\/p>\n

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“Dude, how do we avoid going home tonight with pink boots? Nevermind.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The owner of Circus Circus, Phil Ruffin, also owns TI. He’s known for being a little fiscally conservative when it comes to capital investments (a fancy way of saying “cheap”), but it’s been reported a $30 million renovation is currently underway at the resort’s Adventuredome, in addition to the exterior overhaul project.<\/p>\n

There have also been promises of improvements to Slots-A-Fun at Circus Circus, but we have seen little evidence that’s happening.<\/p>\n

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Slots A Sadness at Circus Circus. pic.twitter.com\/4mbXyJKdsp<\/a><\/p>\n

— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) May 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n