Untouched ABANDONED Casino Hotel With Massive Theatre

[@LostSonOfPluto]

Genuinely the only Urban Exploration content I actually enjoy. All the drama and entertainment comes from the story and the visuals instead of getting chased by security and playing up some ghost stories

[@Chickengirl005]

I've slacked off on watching their videos lately, but The Proper People is another great Urbex KZbin channel. With some of their really old content, it was more clickbaity with the thumbnail asking if the place is "haunted". But they moved away from that a long time ago.

[@Churi_Venatriss]

I would also highly recommend the Proper People. They also give history behind the places, and are not overly chatty. Great cinematography, too.

[@randomrazr]

josh has gone to haunted bs

[@lauraduplooy]

If you're interested in private Toronto area residences that are slated to be demolished, Ethan Minnie has a fantastic channel, as well. The only drama you'll get is Ethan speechless or giddy. He approaches his work from a preservation of history for the purpose of prosperity perspective. It's simply a wholesome young man, loving what he does, who just wants to share his explores with others.

[@wrockage]

yes, exactly, well said, thank you!!

[@Hypocrite-ical]

I'm just thrilled to see someone doing this type of exploration wearing proper respirators, gloves, and boots - too many people treat these environments casually.

[@AlexBabbage]

Same, I especially hate it when I see people doing these videos while wearing shorts and a t-shirt.

[@JanJan4Infinity]

Oh yeah for sure. Worst they go it alone, with no care that anything bad can happen. No wanderlust is worth risking your health for.

[@God-ld6ll]

but he didn't bring anything for the entities

[@mahzorimipod]

depending on how enclosed and rank the space is, you will also want an O2 concentration sensor

[@donnamanitu8673]

@@AlexBabbage and then they walk around on broken glass while wearing sneakers

[@polizzi19]

Love how your channel differs from 95% of other exploration videos. While most either give a brief synopsis of where they are at, and maybe a small bit of history, you take us on a journey from start to finish as you go through the abandoned establishments. Keep up the great work !!

[@isabellind1292]

Except not anywhere in the entire video does he inform viewers where he is. Not even in the synopsis. It's more than a little frustrating when you're having to replay the video to see if you missed something SO BASIC only to find out you've wasted your time because he didn't bother to mention something SO BASIC in the first place or anywhere after that.

[@mariah5524]

​@@isabellind1292 He intentionally obscured the name of this area so viewers wouldn't flock to it, for both their own safety and vandalism's sake. It's a huge problem with a lot of these kinds of channels

[@isabellind1292]

@@mariah5524 Nah, he names the locations of other abandoned places, not to mention, he wouldn't bother advising people not to visit or if they did not to vandalize it. He'd have no reason to since he never divulged its location. If he wants to clarify why he didn't, fine but I can only go by his past videos where he does reveal this type of information and therefore must have left that part out in this one by mistake.

[@polizzi19]

@@isabellind1292 Wow ! I'm blown away by your reply.... Because what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[@benedictwb]

@@isabellind1292 I should think he left it out in an effort to discourage people to visit it, obviously it would be easy enough to find out where he is after some googling, which is why he recommends people not to visit it, he shows the location of more well known abandoned buildings, however since this one is untouched he would probably like to preserve that as it is such a rare sight, so therefore in an effort to do that he doesn't shout about the location of the site.

[@geekychik86]

I must say, after watching most of your videos, this is one of the most striking and sticks out to me. I think it's because, unlike a lot of abandoned locations that you visit, where the destruction is mostly due to vandalism and theft, this one is due purely to the elements and mould. The level of decay that the mould has caused is truly astounding. Side note: I am so glad that you guys wear protection, such as respirator masks, when going to places like this. The risk to your health is very real and too many urban explorers don't protect themselves properly or at all.

[@power-oe7tr]

Jake, the amount of time and effort you put into these videos is beyond inspiring, these videos deserve to be on TV. I’m constantly recommending your videos to my friends and family because they’re so professional, and I can truly respect it as an art student myself. Thank you so much! love from ireland 🇮🇪

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@rsjury]

It's funny you say they deserve to be on TV. I have found that some of these channels on KZbin are far superior to any TV show these days. It used to be you could turn on History, Discovery, etc. and get great shows like this, but now they are all crappy realty shows. I have been a fan of Bright Sun Films since before they changed their name. I am so happy that these types of shows can be found on KZbin as the old ways to watch these types of shows (History and such) have disappeared from TV.

[@ACoolKidsProduction]

I could totally see Jake getting a show on cable. And I would totally watch it!

[@dinemashlenko38]

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[@Uufda651]

The juxtaposition between practically brand new and dangerous ruins is stark and really hits home why being extra careful when doing urbex is so important.

[@Valveta17]

Absolutely loving the addition of music to these types of videos. It really ups the emotional weight of exploring such grand buildings and the dramatic stories these places have to tell.

[@Jaqhnun]

I was especially struck by the murals and the sculptural details of all the palm fronds wrapping around the columns in the main entrance hall and decorating the ceiling. Likely a team of people did a lot of work to create such fun artistic details, and I can imagine how proud they must have been to see their designs realized and their hard work come to fruition when the hotel and casino were finished being built. Now they've long since moved on, and the world has moved on from this building... and their artwork is left as a sign that people once cared very much about this rotten, moldy, dark place. It's always so melancholy and poignant to see details like that in these abandoned structures; material proof of something as intangible and long-lost as people's effort and emotions.

[@mahatmarandy5977]

That is some thing that always jumps out at me too. I wonder about how many people worked on these things, I wonder about the people who performed on the stages, all of the hands that made and touched and cleaned things, and where they went to.

[@xXRedTheDragonXx]

I have family in the area near this Casino and I wanted to give a bit more info about this place, since I've also been here before it flooded: First, it closed because it was essentially mismanaged into the ground. They tried to advertise everywhere, but there were actually several casinos in the area and these were much nicer and seen as much better than others. The hotel was seen as super low-quality, and since the property was only about 45 minutes from the nearest major city, it was seen as more of a day trip than an actual destination by the locals. It's also definitely not a sad story, because the company that owned property was basically using the casino as a cash cow, did not care about their reputation, and more. The family that I had in the area said they visited once when it was open, and the whole place was very scummy, and the theming really felt like it was very low budget. The reason you don't see any vandalism here is actually for two reasons. First, the security is very good. There's regular patrols of the area, and if they know someone is inside the security company will call the police and have them wait for you to leave so they can legally trespass you. The access road to get here has been made impassable with big concrete barriers at the main entrance, and the whole property is fenced off. Second, there's also two casinos right next door that are still operating, and security there makes it nearly impossible to even get close to the abandoned property without getting the police called on you. Having been there in 2009, I can honestly say that it's just not worth getting arrested or legally trespassed from the area. It was just an abandoned hotel when I was there, but from this video it really looks like there was a ton of damage done in the floods and I'd imagine that the structure is actively dangerous and the level of mold and mildew makes this look like somewhere I would never visit again. Thanks for not mentioning exactly where this place is!!!

[@pauljoseph8338]

Thanks for your info.

[@sportsMike87]

What state is this?

[@J.C...]

We have/had a Harrahs, Jack Binions Horseshoe(now Harrahs Horseshoe), and one of these(plus 2 others, El Dorado & Margaritaville). Just like you say, this place was considered lower class than the rest. Because it was. Horseshoe is NICE inside. Harrahs was nice. They all were(we have 5 total). Except this place. It eventually sold to another company who ran it for the rest of the time until recently, when it closed during the thing that's happened for the last 3 years. And it's always been considered to be under the rest of the casinos here.

[@FigmentForever]

@@J.C... We always did Roadhouse since it was always fairly cheap for a hottub suite during weekdays only lived 3 hours east. Payouts on slots were always pretty consistent & we never left with less than we came down with. The other hotels are nice but $$$&

[@sportsMike87]

@@xXRedTheDragonXx ok that's weird

[@TextualTennis28]

That building is truly amazing! Some places look like they have been used and maintained yesterday, but some places look like salvaged Costa Concordia's interiors. Most amazing thing is that those 2 different worlds can be right next to other, divided only by doors.

[@wingerfan1]

I love your take on all of these abandoned properties. I like the fact that you cover the history of the property from beginning to end. I'm surprised another network has not approach to you about doing an actual show. It would be awesome.

[@KannikCat]

"This is the scariest/most disgusting hallway I have ever seen." (Proceeds to walk down the hallway...)

[@Karmy.]

I don't think I've ever seen such awful mold and decay

[@xxxhyundai]

I don’t understand?

[@kacob26181]

Is it just me or does it say this comment (not mine, the very original) was posted 5 days ago when the video is just hours old?

[@MelissaAndAlex]

@@kacob26181 probably early access for patrons

[@trashyspeeds266]

​@@xxxhyundai neither do i

[@ladycdesigns3472]

I remember walking through the devastation after I lost my house to a cyclone in 2006. My books were mush, walls caved in, roof gone and yet my bratz doll car was seemingly almost placed, doors closed, in perfect condition, on top of the shattered glass from my bedroom window. Driving around town afterwards, some houses had barely lost a gutter and others were rubble. 15 years later there were still houses with tarps, now abandoned after failed battles with insurance agencies Its fascinating and terrifying what nature can do

[@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208]

Was this a beloved toy from your childhood or just one of your random toys? That sounds Ssoooo freaky to have everything ( I apologize for your loss ) destroyed, yet one toy sits there UNTOUCHED.. Wow!

[@lowerclassbrats77]

Do you feel a sense of sadness when you explore abandoned buildings that were once teeming with people? I do when I've walked through abandoned buildings and can't quite articulate why I feel this way.

[@BrightSunFilms]

For sure. Like I said in this video, it’s almost unbelievable to think that people were eating at a Buffett in there. I mean it’s insane

[@Karmy.]

I do too, it's part of why I'm so fascinated by dead malls

[@brigittem2821]

I do concur that is quite depressing to observe. But at the same token it offers a window into the rise and fall of ideas that were set in motion that led to this building’s current condition.

[@keeganolsen1616]

It is just depressing to see a place that used to bring joy into people's lives tossed aside with no care. All that is left from these places ultimately are the memories they were able to create.

[@ay-dionne]

cause you're pretty much walking through a ruin, a relic of a era that passed and left that building behind.

[@jwaire]

I stayed there with my grandparents back in 2000-2001. It’s sad what has become of this area. So many casinos and hotels have closed. The brand that built this still owns another one about 30 miles away with the same tropical theme.

[@OleJanssen]

During some parts of the video, I instinctively held my breath. It is absolutely incredible to see so much natural decay in an otherwise untouched building.

[@keno77]

Jake, I really love your videos about how you are taking us back and forth in history of every site you are visiting, it's just amazing. With that said, it's also so sad to see this places, once full of life and laughter and now just rotting remberence of past era's never coming back.

[@johnbrazell2433]

When you were walking through 'the hall of doom' into the buffet, I was laughing at myself because I realized I caught myself holding my breath. It was so disgusting I did not want to breathe in the mold. One of the things that really struck me was how the blades of the ceiling fans were just hanging down like a wilted or dead flower.

[@aaronring4704]

My wife commented that it lookes like an unused Last Of Us level.

[@duaneaaron2267]

Man Jake, you’re videos keep getting better and better. That intro was amazing. We’ve come a long way from the Bright Sun Gaming days. ❤️

[@smugshrug]

thank you for wearing protective gear while exploring abandoned sites. too many folks don't and i worry for their health and safety.

[@trellabor]

I love your abandoned explores Jake, and the effort you put in to bring us back in time to see these places in their former glory. This ones differences in decay from one building to another is truly exceptional. Thanks for another great video.

[@BrianBledsoe53]

Noticed lately in the Abandoned videos that the locations are not revealed so there's an additional aspect to watching these to figure out the location. As someone who has driven in and around the country multiple times it's fun to catch some clues in the footage along with Jake's commentary.

[@giselletorres4156]

From other comments I see, Urbex youtube can attract folks looking to vandalize the area or get into some serious health and safety hazards with all the mildew and spores, it's better that it's left undisclosed. This will probably be the only urbex channel I'm watching as it seems like they're treating their content seriously and respect their surroundings.

[@CybertechFoxArt]

Man, this is wild. That restaurant looks like a building straight out of one of the Fallout games! Thank you for taking us along on your journey through here :)

[@Lodestar77W]

Spot on with the Fallout comparison, honestly the devs really captured what an abandoned building looks like pretty well

[@celerystox]

We have a sister property to this one near us, and when I saw the interior I thought "wow this looks familiar!" Obviously the same design was used for all the properties. Great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@mikebrodeur6802]

Excellent job as always Jake. Always excited to see a new release from Bright Sun Films. You are correct, the deterioration of that build was just incredible. And the fact that it was only used for a few years, that's just ridiculous.

[@jakezoet-jd1wk]

Wow, this is truly amazing. Apart from Century 3 Mall, this is one of the largest abandoned buildings in the United States. Thanks for this great video, Jake. Can’t wait to see another great video on your channel. Maybe you could do a video on Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois? It’s not dead or abandoned yet, but it would make an interesting video on the mall’s history.

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@jakezoet-jd1wk]

@@BrightSunFilms your welcome, loved your videos on Sears and Kmart. Maybe you could make a Bankrupt episode on Bed Bath and Beyond? I heard that company is struggling and closing many stores across the country.

[@Laura-zy5jp]

Nordsrom is closing up some of its stores also. They are big places.

[@bronzebard3852]

That part of the country has plenty of abandoned places and adding more as population are shifting more.

[@ShawnPickettPauley]

@@BrightSunFilms Super🦸‍♀️ surprising 😯

[@MonkeyFace544]

Jake, you do such amazing work. I’ve been watching since Season 1 and feel like I’ve seen you grow up. You just continue to get better and better. Keep up the great work!

[@RetroPC]

I have never seen anything more decayed than that buffet area. I've probably watched a thousand abandoned style videos from yourself and other creators, and nothing has come close. Great video!!

[@Marpat-Camo]

Chills...from every intro you make (and the rest of the video thereafter). Thanks for another great video, Jake!

[@TonyVRailfanning]

Jake, once again Great job on this, you managed to capture everything needed in a nice short episode. The decay is amazing to see, the layers are literally separating as time moves on. As an HVAC guy I also applaud you for using PPE as you dont want to breath in those mold spores for even 5 min.

[@MidwestMomma17]

I was astonished. How incredibly wasteful and then the flood which I didn't think even happened until you showed the pictures/video and it all made sense. Crazy! Thanks for sharing as always!!

[@quoverlord9398]

You have such a unique way of doing these videos that puts you in a league of your own. Great video as always Jake.

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thanks so much!

[@MachoManRandall]

Another fantastic documentary BSF! Loving seeing the inside of these abandoned places. Its like going into a giant time capsule. Keep up the awesome videos 👍👍

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thanks so much!

[@kathryncoffey8961]

It’s so nice to hear Matthew Jordan Leeds music in your vids. It’s practically a match made in heaven. And I’m glad you guys wore respirators while exploring. From how it looks and how you explained it, who knows what kind of respiratory infections you get from breathing too much of it in.

[@chronozaishi]

I've never been more excited then seeing a place I used to go to, recognizing it just from the fountain at the old drive. I went back a few years after the flood that closed the old GC as well. Im glad to see you exploring what's left of The Resorts.

[@heatheryyy]

Really excellent video, the music is absolutely beautiful. This is the only urban exploration content I watch, the focus on the history and life of the buildings is so fascinating!

[@bizviddotcom]

History? It doesn't even say what ( Company/ casino name )it was or where it is.

[@iamdigbick4675]

You are by far my favorite documentary maker on KZbin. This kind of stuff is so cool.

[@jamieharris-shaw1165]

Jake your work just gets better and better with every video! Hands down one of the best KZbin channels out there! I never miss a episode. Love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@TheShift1313]

Great work as always! I realized recently i wasnt seeing notifications for your channel anymore! I am glad you are still at it!

[@rmc_fan]

Something that is unnerving about very decayed abandoned buildings is that, for days, weeks, and possibly months at a time, every room in the building sits in total and complete silence. But every once in a while, a piece of metal or a bathroom vanity will fall, which loudly breaks the silence, only for the sound to not be heard by anything, and for deafening silence to fill its place immediately after, and for it to remain that way until another crash of decay breaks the silence.

[@BeachBumMedia]

I will never grow tired of these videos - I just love your story-telling, composure of your videos, and the respect and care you have for the places you visit. Truly one of my favorite explorers out there.

[@oddjuice404]

this is one of the most depressing places ive ever seen. a colorful building sat abandoned in a giant field of gray. completely untouched, no graffiti, no scrapping, no life whatsoever. astounding.

[@WKurt]

Fascinating, yet sad at the same time. You do great work!!

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thank you!

[@TheUluxian]

I used to travel through that area during the "boom" of casinos in the early 90's (had a good friend that was a pastor there), but haven't been back in the probably 25 years. Shame it all fell apart, but can't say as I'm surprised. That was always a pretty depressed area, and not exactly an "international tourist destination." Glad you guys take precautions in that environment. Stay Safe!

[@YoungWhiteMagician]

Wow, those buildings are so eery, yet breathtaking! Awesome video! Also, Happy Birthday, Jake! 🎂 🎉

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thanks!

[@m4yd1e86]

That was distinctly moist. I've never seen anything quite like that. That was interesting.

[@ismh86]

2002 being more than 20 years ago hurts

[@vipermad358]

Poor baby. 😂😂😂😂

[@haleyb4023]

A look at this place made me realize why I'm terrified of some abandoned buildings, but not others. In most, you can still hear traffic, police sirens in the distance, the scurrying of animals, maybe even passersby or unhoused people. Here, the only sound is yours. Something built to be so full of people is completely empty and completely silent. My monkey brain fills me with so much dread it's unbearable, like knowing something bad is happening in a forest when the birds stop singing.

[@fireflei]

you described it perfectly. but the idea of a place meant to be filled with so many people being empty and abandoned is also so alluring, too. it's what makes these videos so interesting to me.

[@spazplayer20]

Great video as always, long time viewer. Very happy to see you guys wearing proper safety gear. So many "exploration" channels I watch on KZbin negligently go into spaces like this or worse with no respirators of any kind. Please keep that up

[@emilyhunter666]

I want to thank you for providing so much inspiration. I write in my spare time, and started a small side idea about repurposing some of these abandoned and forgotten structures. I know it won't make any difference in the real world, but it feels nice to create a dream of what might happen if someone with billions to throw around and a goal in mind could create from these structures.

[@HilliBilliBob]

It's so sad because this genuinely looks like it would be such a cute convention center, but the amount of damage it's sustained over the years is too bad to ever make it usable again.

[@kittylynndale5264]

I remember going to this place! My mom, grandmother and I went there as part of a road trip and saw a show in the theater (it had audience participation and my grandmother was chosen). It was a Christmas show (i think 2001), but if I remember correctly they built a miniature ice rink on the stage and had had a pairs team skating on it. (It was either this casino or the Beau Rivage, but I’m pretty sure it was this one). A few weeks later they advertised for a show my mom was interested in, and so she bought tickets. We showed up for the show, and they cancelled and never bothered to tell anyone, and only offered a refund after she complained. We never actually ate there or stayed in the hotel, and something always felt “off” about the place. The staff was always standoffish if not outright rude. The other casinos in the area were definitely more welcoming.

[@markraby1665]

3:38 I like the references to "The State" despite never mentioning anything about where this place is lol

[@Thingumybob_C64]

I've watched every single video you've produced. They're all very well made and very informative. You should do one about the Gold Strike/Terrible's in Jean Nevada. I worked there from 1998 to 2010. It closed during the pandemic. From what I've seen of the casino floor as it was in 2021, it's not going to reopen.

[@Laura-zy5jp]

WOW!!!The place is huge and only in operation for three years and sits empty for over 20+ years?? Why didn’t anyone invest in it?? What a terrible waste of what looks like a large hotel that someone or other persons could have made more profitable. It’s certainly spacious. Like new . Now that it’s been sitting empty for so long it has mould issues etc What a terrible waste of a once nice structure. I’m no expert but it was so beautiful and grand. Great video and I found very informative which is why I like exploring KZbin so much. Fascinating I find it. Thank you😊💯👍😉

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thank you so much!

[@captaiawesome2260]

Since he didn’t mention the name of the casino or where it’s located at, it’s only speculation, but I think this was one of the many gimmick casinos in the middle of nowhere. Still to today, there are many large casino hotels that are far away from any city or town that exist as a type of “getaway” experience. Since there are no residents or other attractions in the nearby area, when the casino and theater fails to gain attendance, so does the hotel. I think the moral of the story that large, multi-million dollar hotels don’t really work long-term unless they are next to or in a well-populated area.

[@Nevergiveuponyourself]

I love the whole history to these videos, and the soundtrack really captures the heartbreak you see as you walk through. The hall where it looked like hell, reminded me of the game, silent hill, all crumbled, disgusting and brown like a rusty tunnel of sludge.

[@jpzellar]

This was stunning Jake. Thanks to you and your team.

[@rossvinskas]

Another video from Jake is always a good time! Thanks so much for all of your efforts on this great entertainment!

[@hannahp1108]

The tropical design of this place is so bad, it's kind of campy and I love it

[@joshuastallings701]

Thank you for this video, drove past here recently and was wondering the back story.

[@lucysapphire]

Awesome video! I knew this area had some abandoned property but no idea there was one this large.

[@nathanlong7279]

Thanks!

[@CodingAbroad]

3:09 my god that was terrifying!

[@Mad24680]

So amazing. I love watching your videos while I’m eating, doing my makeup, literally anything😂 every time they get better and better!

[@thestars386]

This one gave me that Erie feeling that I like when watching abandoned places. *Especially the dark hallways.* Thanks for the *great content.*

[@tayzonday]

This is how Pressure Washers dream of heaven 👼

[@louiearmstrong]

Pressure Rain Some stay dry and others feel the mold

[@chris_is_here_oh_no]

Remarkable video, such an amazing find and well documented!

[@xen84]

I did manage to figure out where this was after some Googling. There appear to be several other abandoned casinos nearby, as well as some still in business. The baffling part to me is how so many casinos got built around such a tiny town.

[@triscuitpower7196]

Land rush to build “riverboat” casinos is why the concentration of building in one small town. Needed to build in areas zoned for gambling. Market was people traveling from surrounding areas.

[@studioGRAY10]

I can explain this actually. This is in my home state. Back in the 90's, the state allowed casino barges for the first time and many of the first were built in this town. Later, my hometown on the other end of the state began building much larger casinos after laws about casinos changed over the years. It ended up killing the demand for the this town and led to my hometown booming in size.Funny enough, but we also had a casino owned by the same company, exact same theming, and exact same name. I used to work at it actually and its still there under a different name.

[@kove]

It's so strange how many people also love golf. My favorite location to golf River bend Links, in Mississippi.

[@liamtahaney713]

Respect your choice to keep it ambiguous, but damn im curious. The decay is one thing but the areas that look almost fine are even more creepy imo

[@alexlents4689]

I was able to find it on Google Earth after about half an hour of research. What I can tell you is it’s in Mississippi near the titular river and it doesn’t have a separate Wikipedia article. Of the 11 casinos the town it’s in once had, only 6 are still operating. At one time, it was third in the nation for highest gambling revenue, behind only Vegas and Atlantic City. But over about the past 10-15 years, it’s declined quite a bit, although I don’t really know why. The largest of all the casinos hotels, which has over 1,000 rooms and sits on a property over a mile long, has been abandoned since 2014. It’s quite an interesting story if you have the time and energy to find what place it is.

[@Verlisify]

2:20 AY NEW BACKROOMS JUST DROPPED

[@RacerX780]

The most amazing thing about this whole property to me is that the taxes are only $19k a year. Crazy.... (I'm in Jersey lol)

[@braintrust12]

an awesome addition to this channel would be tracking down any employees who used to work in the building and then having them do a commentary of the footage and share any specific memories they have from that time

[@cliffdog2004]

This is a gem. Great work in telling the story and history, as always. Thanks Jake!

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it :)

[@WipZedKay]

Always found it funny how a channel named Bright Sun Films covers a lot of abandoned projects and bankruptcies.

[@phil4977]

So that demonstrates moisture from a leaking roof coupled with moisture from the ground up. The place is a huge steam house. No wonder the decay is so bad. Without breathing apparatus you would get very sick after being in there I imagine. Great video and very interesting

[@stevend3753]

Hotel, theater and casino on huge property: $19K a year in taxes. Postage stamp in South Florida with modest house: 5K a year.

[@Twohomst]

Corporate business tax and development tax breaks are insane

[@doomsday9973]

Lol postage stamp property in downstate NY 15k +. 5k is a bargain

[@parzivalthewanderer9687]

The natural decay here is a very, VERY rare sight for something so modern and inviting for vandals. I am sitting awe struck at it. Shocks a person when you see just how much changes when people don't ruin a building. A great video for anyone to study who wants to make art, games, etc. on a modern abandoned structure.

[@manycatz3746]

11:43 That looks like an upside down Christmas Tree

[@brian5o]

If you get a chance, Jake, could you please make a video on the Colorado Belle Casino in Laughlin, Nevada? It closed at the start of the pandemic but was a pretty old and interesting casino. I learned to play Craps there.

[@a_goblue2023]

It surprising actually how difficult it is to find out information about this place. I was able to find it and the name with a bit of google maps and some news articles, but guess they don’t want people knowing it exists

[@WildWabbit3122]

Where is this place? What is the nearest town?

[@a_goblue2023]

@@WildWabbit3122 it’s southwest of Memphis

[@flanigan_a-go-go]

Its so rad you have been able to make a solid living doing this... We truely appreciate your work🙏🏼

[@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208]

""Rad"". Nice. 😁

[@JanusLoggie]

Took me a while to find this place on Google Maps. Looks like that whole area has bee abandoned! Awesome video!

[@mg77045]

How where you able to find it? I’ve been searching for a while

[@pocketaces6756]

@@mg77045 He gave plenty of clues. State legalized riverboat gambling in 1990. It started as Harrah's in 1993. Closed in 1997, sold in 1999 to a Caribbean themed casino company. Expanded hotel tower in 2000 and opened Flamingo Bay Theatre (at 12:09 ). A few Google searches will tell you right where it's at. I guess he doesn't want to outright say where it's at due to liability, as anyone can find it easily from his information. Don't even need Google Earth, but you can use it to see what it looks like now if you want.

[@kove]

You sound like a golfer. I bet you would love Riverbend links in Mississippi.

[@tativasmr]

If this building can be saved, this could literally be a 2000s nostalgia casino.

[@markhayden4386]

Many people may not realize this area was the third largest gambling destination in the entire United States at one time. Customers would come from all over central U.S. to this area, many on cross marketing offers from major casino operators with free trips. After the casinos were built, the local airport was expanded to handle the additional traffic. This area was an advantage gamblers dream with some of the best single-deck, and video poker odds in the entire country; combined with generous comps, decent weather, and southern hospitality. Ironically, I never played at this particular property because the games offered were not player friendly. It is both sad and somewhat unbelievable that a gambling destination at one point that was only behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City is now just a footnote.

[@kvks21263]

The county squandered the tax revenue from all of the casinos on nepotism and other wasteful choices instead of building the area up to support the casinos. As more and more states began ratifying gambling, nicer casinos were built in better areas so there was no reason to come to this area any more. I think there were around 11 casinos during its peak and now?…only 6, I believe

[@canoone1975]

Know this area, casino, and chain well. Actually know the family who co-founded the company, too. They did quite well during the 90s as the “first” casino in tons of new casino markets throughout middle America. Most properties declined once competitors with deeper pockets entered their markets. This property was one of their lesser properties in comparison to others along the River and on the Gulf Coast.

[@TXCraig]

I know the chain also, are we not allowed to say the name?

[@ThatVideoGuyTom]

@@TXCraig A lot of videos like this are avoiding the details of the place to prevent thieves and others from going there.

[@canoone1975]

@@TXCraig OP asked it not be named for safety reasons.

[@jessedouglas8018]

Your videos are getting seriously good.

[@BrightSunFilms]

Thank you!

[@levigato125]

This area was the third biggest casino area back in the day after Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Fedex calls the largest city near here home.

[@av_oid]

A city fit for a King?

[@kate3930]

Great job. Awesome video and very interesting location

[@marksethcullen]

Btw The owners of this casino had tried to recruit Wayne Newton to headline in the theater, but it never happened And don't even think about exploring this place. A sign on the building says " the last person that broke into this facility was apprehended, prosecuted, convicted, and sentenced to 5 years in prison" Unfortunately Jake left that out.

[@uk-martin4905]

As Jake made a point of not disclosing the location, there was no point in including the information you mention!

[@stephparker922]

Really Enjoy your videos and always anxious for the next video🎉

[@gorillan8175]

That's some gnarly decay. Great episode, love your work.

[@TransmissionEpicts]

This place is peak abandoned Vaporwave. Just needs some classical statues. And some poolrooms. Loved this exploration! Shame it all failed though.

[@summerrayne42]

When you walked up the stairs and into the hallway, I was waiting for the hallway to light up, and see the twin girls from the movie, "The Shinning" to ask you to come play with them. The clicking of your shoes on the hard flooring as you told the story gave me chills. You did such a great job on everything. Honestly, I don't know how people like you have the guts to go into a place that has been abandoned for so many years. I wouldn't be able to step foot inside the door! 😮

[@balazs7235]

My allergic to mold nose could never!🤧 Thank you for providing us with this content, Jake.

[@Cryinginthecloudssss]

I personally find natural decay beautiful. Especially in man made places. Knowing the earth and nature will take back over is beautiful to me

[@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208]

HEY FLUTTERSHY!!!!! oR Are you Flutter-Bat???

[@jaymesrat4143]

without intervention, this is all there will be left to show for the homo sapiens for our time on this planet. endless decaying buildings, all crumbling into dust, a planet populated with reminders of the species that once was and all our earth choking refuse. empty buildings filled with garbage and a planet devoid of us, and left only to heal. just christmas trees in a casino hallway. sorry, uh, what i meant to say is: great video. i’m not feeling angsty AT ALL, why do you ask?? this series has always been one of my favorites on youtube. it just soothes my soul to watch your videos. they’re always brilliantly done.

[@datadoggieein]

Imagine walking into one of the theaters and seeing a troop of actors putting on a play for no one.

[@davidgleason3379]

That is amazing how much damage there is .I can see why it's still standing because whomever took the demolition job on this property would have to first pay for mold removal and just that expense could imagine would be very expensive.

[@GregBennett]

Is the location left out on purpose? It would be nice to see either in the opening or the description what state at least this is in.

[@tammyrussell2169]

Yeah, it adds a lot of context into the “area” mentioned that already had casinos.