The D (Detroit Themed Casino) and Golden Gate
Hote Las Vegas casinos will begin accepting bitcoin on January 22nd. Bitcion will be accepted at the front desk,
gift shops and dining locations. The
hotel proprietors noted that patrons began requesting the payment option. Co-Owner
Derek Stevens, CEO of the D and Golden Gate, "I'm proud that the D and
Golden Gate will be the first casino properties to accept Bitcoin,". He went on to say ‘"We're located in the
growing high-tech sector of downtown Las Vegas, and like all things downtown,
we're quickly adaptive to new technology. The timing is right for us to launch
this initiative, and I'm happy to be able to offer this to our customers."
The casions will use BitPay to process Bitcoin
payments. Bitpay is a service that
streamlines transactions using tablet and mobile interfaces. Tablets programmed
with BitPay will be installed at each cashier, allowing Bitcoin users to easily
pay for services using their mobile wallets.
Stevens opened the D in 2012, introducing a
hotel casino to match the trendy, forward-thinking style of the burgeoning
downtown Las Vegas neighborhood. To create the modern vibe, the existing
property located on the Fremont Street Experience received a complete overhaul,
incorporating chic design elements, renovating the guest rooms, adding a collection
of high-end suites and emphasizing entertainment, nightlife and restaurants
alongside the casino.
About the D Las Vegas the D Las
Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with
downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites
and a unique two-level casino feature modern and vintage floors. Cocktails,
beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the
Fremont Street Experience at D Bar. the D offers contemporary American fare at
D Grill, Detroit's legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium
steaks and authentic Italian dishes and Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian
Steakhouse.
About Golden Gate Hotel
& Casino The Golden Gate is Las Vegas' most historic
hotel and casino, opening in 1906 at One Fremont Street. Its legacy spans
the birth of Las Vegas, the Roaring 20s and the Rat Pack era. The Golden Gate
recently completed its first major expansion in 50 years, adding a
35,000-square-foot luxury tower with 16 suites, an expanded gaming floor and a
new lobby. The result is an intimate, boutique hotel/casino that is energetic
and contemporary, yet preserves its historic character.
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