Golden Nugget Companies

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Golden Nugget Companies Inc. was formed by Steve Wynn in 1973. The company was created after Wynn acquired majority control of the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada. Following the completion of The Mirage in 1989 the name of the company was changed to Mirage Resorts, Inc.

The company held three hotel/casinos under the Golden Nugget brand:

History

Wynn's, and the company's interest, in Atlantic City did not last very long, due to frustration with gaming regulators in New Jersey. The Golden Nugget Atlantic City was sold to Bally's Entertainment Corporation, which changed the name to Bally's Grand Casino/Hotel.