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|name= Kamio Mitsuomi
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|lived=[[February 27]] [[1856]]–[[February 6]] [[1927]]
address=129 Fremont Street<br>Las Vegas, Nevada 89109|
|placeofbirth=[[Shinano Province]]
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|placeofdeath=[[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
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|caption= Japanese General Kamio Mitsuomi
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|serviceyears=1874&ndash;1925
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|battles=[[Boshin War]]</br>[[First Sino-Japanese War]]<br>[[World War I]]
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{{Japanese name|Kamio}}
{{nihongo|'''Kamio Mitsuomi'''|神尾光臣|Kamio Mitsuomi|extra=[[February 27]] [[1856]]&ndash;[[February 6]] [[1927]]}} was a general in the [[Imperial Japanese Army]], who commanded the [[Allies of World War I|Allied land forces]] during the [[Siege of Tsingtao]] in [[World War I]].<ref>Duffy, [http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/kamio.htm]</ref>


The '''Golden Nugget Las Vegas''' is a casino-hotel located in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]] on the [[Fremont Street Experience]]. The property is owned and operated by [[Landry's Restaurants, Inc.|Landry's Restaurants]].
==Biography==
Kamio was the younger son of Kamio Heizaburō, a [[samurai]] retainer of the [[Suwa clan]] in [[Shinano province]] (present-day [[Nagano prefecture]]). He graduated from military academy in 1874, and served as a [[sergeant]] in the Imperial [[infantry]] during the [[Satsuma Rebellion]] of 1877. He rose rapidly through the ranks, to [[sergeant-major]] and then was commissioned as a [[brevet]] [[second lieutenant]] by the end of the same year. His commission was confirmed as official by the end of the war, and in 1882 was promoted to full [[lieutenant]].


It is the largest casino in the downtown area, with a total of 1,914 deluxe guest rooms and suites. It has also maintained AAA's Four Diamond rating consecutively since 1977, a Nevada record.
Kamio served in [[Qing dynasty]] [[China]] as a [[military attaché]] from 1885&ndash;86,<ref>Seagrave, Dragon Lady: The Life and Legend of the Last Empress of China</ref> during which time he was promoted to [[Captain (land)|captain]]. On his return to Japan, he was assigned to various staff positions, and became a [[major]] in December 1891.


==History==
He returned to China again as a military attaché attached to the Japanese embassy in [[Beijing]] from 1892&ndash;1894. With the outbreak of the 1894&ndash;95 [[First Sino-Japanese War]], he was a staff officer attached to [[Japanese Second Army]]. He was promoted to [[lieutenant colonel]] at the end of the war, and then to full [[colonel]] in 1897 when he assumed command of the [[Imperial Guard of Japan|3rd Imperial Guard Regiment]].
The Golden Nugget was originally built in 1946, making it one of the oldest casinos in the city.


[[Steve Wynn (developer)|Steve Wynn]] bought a stake in it, which he increased so that, in 1973, he became the majority shareholder, and the youngest casino owner in Las Vegas. It was the foundation for Wynn's rise to prominence in the casino industry. It was owned by the [[Golden Nugget Companies]], which became [[Mirage Resorts]] in 1989 under Wynn.
Kamio was sent to [[Europe]] from February 1899 to April 1900. Subsequently he was [[Chief of staff (military)|Chief of Staff]] of the [[IJA 1st Division]] in 1900, and of the [[IJA 10th Division]] the following year. In May 1902, he was promoted to [[major general]].


The property was sold to [[Golden Nugget, Inc.|Poster Financial Group]], owned by Timothy Poster and [[Thomas Breitling]] in 2004. When Poster Financial assumed control of the Golden Nugget, they began to upgrade the gambling operation by installing new cashless [[slot machine]]s and by increasing the maximum bet available at [[table game]]s to $15,000. Their story became the basis for ''[[The Casino]]'', a television series on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] that premiered on [[June 14]], [[2004]].
During the [[Russo-Japanese War]], Kamio held a series of further divisional commands: with 22nd Brigade, [[Japanese China Garrison Army]], [[IJA 9th Division]] and [[IJA 18th Division]], but not within front-line combat units.<ref>Duffy, [http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/kamio.htm]</ref> In December 1908, he was further promoted to [[lieutenant general]]. He was commander of the [[IJA 18th Division]] from 1912.


On [[February 4]], [[2005]], [[Houston, Texas]]-based [[Landry's Restaurants, Inc.]] announced its intent to purchase the property and the [[Golden Nugget Laughlin]]. The sale closed on [[September 27]], [[2005]].
After the start of [[World War I]], Kamio, with a reputation for solid caution rather than brilliance, was selected to lead [[Allies of World War I|Allied]] ground forces in the seizure of [[Tsingtao]] from [[Germany]].Kamio made lavish use of logistics and overwhelming firepower to spare bloodshed as much as possible.<ref>Denis, [http://www.gwpda.org/naval/tsingtao.htm]</ref>
[[Image:Fremont street 1983.jpg|left|thumb|The Golden Nugget in 1983]]


After the purchase, the Golden Nugget embarked on a 14-month, $100 million renovation project, which was completed in November 2006. In December 2007, the Golden Nugget completed its $70 million Phase II project, which expanded the resort west onto First Street and introduced additional entertainment, event and dining venues.
In November 1914, Kamio's 18th Division of 23,000 men backed by 142 guns began a bombardment of the port on [[2 September]] [[1914]]. The port fell a little over two months later, Kamio's [[siege|siege tactics]] earning him praise for the skill with which he carefully deployed [[artillery]] tactics to aid infantry advances.


The world's largest [[gold]] nugget on display, the [[Hand of Faith]], is displayed in the Golden Nugget lobby. Weighing 27.2 kilograms and 46 centimeters in length, the Hand of Faith was found near the [[Golden Triangle]] in [[Australia]], and put on display at the casino in 1981 amid a number of other gold nuggets.
Kamio served thereafter as Japanese governor of Tsingtao and was promoted to full [[general]] in June 1916. A month later, he was honored with elevation to the rank of [[baron]] (''danshaku'') under the ''[[kazoku]]'' peerage system.
He entered the reserves in August 1917, and retired completely in 1925. He died in 1927 and is buried at [[Zōshigaya cemetery]].


The casino's large hotel sign at its entrance off Fremont and Casino Center was removed in 1984 when the casino underwent renovations. The old sign presently sits at the [[YESCO]] signage yard.
==Honors==
*[[Order of the Sacred Treasure]] (1st class) May 24 1912
*[[Order of St Michael and St George]] (Knight Grand Cross) 1915
*[[Order of the Rising Sun]] (1st class) Nov 7 1915
*[[Order of the Golden Kite]] (1st class), Nov 1 1920
*Order of the Sacred Kite (2nd class)
*Order of the Sacred Kite (4th class)


==In popular culture==
==References==
[[Image:Golden Nugget.jpg|thumb|right|Golden Nugget during the day in 2007.]]
*{{cite book
*''[[The Grand]]'' is an improv comedy film written and directed by Zak Penn and filmed at the Golden Nugget.
| last = Seagrave

| first = Sterling
*''[[The Casino]]'', a [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series is based on the story of the Golden Nugget's acquisition by [[Poster Financial Group]].
| year = 1993

| title = Dragon Lady: The Life and Legend of the Last Empress of China
*The Golden Nugget Casino serves as the main theme to two [[Nintendo]] games: ''[[Golden Nugget Casino DS]]'' for the [[Nintendo DS]] and the [[Game Boy Advance]].
| publisher =Vintage Press

| id = ISBN 0679733698
*The Golden Nugget features prominently as a background in the [[Balrog (Street Fighter)|Balrog]] stage in the ''[[Street Fighter II]]'' video game series.
}}

*{{cite book
*The cowboy that used to stand atop the gift-shop sign has been featured in the movie ''[[Rock-A-Doodle]]'' and [[U2]]'s "[[I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For]]" video.
| last = Tucker

| first = Spencer
*In the episode of the animated television series ''[[The Flintstones]]'' titled "The Rock Vegas Caper", the hotel known as The Golden Cactus is a reference to The Golden Nugget.
| year = 1998

| title = The Great War 1914&ndash;1917
*The Golden Nugget features prominently in the poker mockumentary ''[[The Grand (film)|The Grand]]''.
| publisher = Indiana University Press

| id = ISBN 0253211719
*In the game [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], The Golden Nugget is the only casino that is named by its original name. For example, The [[Luxor Hotel| Luxor]] is called "The Camel's Toe."
}}

*In the movie [[Next (film)]], Nicolas Cage is briefly seen entering the Golden Nugget through the Fremont Street entrance.

== Additional properties ==
* [[Golden Nugget Laughlin]]


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/kamio.htm First World War]
* [http://www.goldennugget.com/ Golden Nugget website]
* [http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/nevada/las-vegas/golden-nugget-hotel.php Virtual Tour of Golden Nugget hotel]
*[http://www.greatwardifferent.com/Great_War/Tsing_Tao/Tsing_Tao_Text_01.htm Battle of Tsingtao]
*[http://www.gwpda.org/naval/tsingtao.htm Tsingtao Campaign by Colin Denis]


{{Downtown Las Vegas}}
==Notes==
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Golden Nugget Las Vegas
File:Golden nugget 2000.jpg
Address 129 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Opening dateAugust 30, 1946
ThemeN/A
No. of rooms1,907
Total gaming space38,000 ft²
Permanent showsDefending The Caveman
Signature attractionsWorld's Largest Gold Nugget
Shark Tank
Casino typeLand
OwnerLandry's Restaurants
Previous namesNone
Renovated in1985, 2005-2007
WebsiteGolden Nugget Las Vegas

The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is a casino-hotel located in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Fremont Street Experience. The property is owned and operated by Landry's Restaurants.

It is the largest casino in the downtown area, with a total of 1,914 deluxe guest rooms and suites. It has also maintained AAA's Four Diamond rating consecutively since 1977, a Nevada record.

History

The Golden Nugget was originally built in 1946, making it one of the oldest casinos in the city.

Steve Wynn bought a stake in it, which he increased so that, in 1973, he became the majority shareholder, and the youngest casino owner in Las Vegas. It was the foundation for Wynn's rise to prominence in the casino industry. It was owned by the Golden Nugget Companies, which became Mirage Resorts in 1989 under Wynn.

The property was sold to Poster Financial Group, owned by Timothy Poster and Thomas Breitling in 2004. When Poster Financial assumed control of the Golden Nugget, they began to upgrade the gambling operation by installing new cashless slot machines and by increasing the maximum bet available at table games to $15,000. Their story became the basis for The Casino, a television series on Fox that premiered on June 14, 2004.

On February 4, 2005, Houston, Texas-based Landry's Restaurants, Inc. announced its intent to purchase the property and the Golden Nugget Laughlin. The sale closed on September 27, 2005.

The Golden Nugget in 1983

After the purchase, the Golden Nugget embarked on a 14-month, $100 million renovation project, which was completed in November 2006. In December 2007, the Golden Nugget completed its $70 million Phase II project, which expanded the resort west onto First Street and introduced additional entertainment, event and dining venues.

The world's largest gold nugget on display, the Hand of Faith, is displayed in the Golden Nugget lobby. Weighing 27.2 kilograms and 46 centimeters in length, the Hand of Faith was found near the Golden Triangle in Australia, and put on display at the casino in 1981 amid a number of other gold nuggets.

The casino's large hotel sign at its entrance off Fremont and Casino Center was removed in 1984 when the casino underwent renovations. The old sign presently sits at the YESCO signage yard.

In popular culture

Golden Nugget during the day in 2007.
  • The Grand is an improv comedy film written and directed by Zak Penn and filmed at the Golden Nugget.
  • The Golden Nugget features prominently as a background in the Balrog stage in the Street Fighter II video game series.
  • In the episode of the animated television series The Flintstones titled "The Rock Vegas Caper", the hotel known as The Golden Cactus is a reference to The Golden Nugget.
  • The Golden Nugget features prominently in the poker mockumentary The Grand.
  • In the movie Next (film), Nicolas Cage is briefly seen entering the Golden Nugget through the Fremont Street entrance.

Additional properties

External links


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