The History-Making Thrills Of Caesars Palace

Caesars Palace PUBLISHED: July 05, 2018 UPDATED: July 06, 2018 The History-Making Thrills of Caesars Palace Lesley Kennedy

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    Lesley Kennedy

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    2018

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    The History-Making Thrills of Caesars Palace

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    https://www.history.com/caesars-palace/the-history-making-thrills-of-caesars-palace

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    December 21, 2025

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Daredevil motorcycle jumps. Heavyweight bouts. World-class tennis and Formula One racing. The rich, 50-plus-year history at Caesars Palace has included many amazing sporting feats and events.

Opened Aug. 5, 1966, by hotelier Jay Sarno, the opulent hotel was Vegas’s first themed resort, launching with approximately 700 rooms among 14 stories. Today, Caesars Palace spans 85 acres in the heart of the Strip, with six hotel towers, including the world’s first Nobu Hotel, and nearly 4,000 rooms, including 300-plus suites.

Entertainment and excitement have always been at the heart of Caesars Palace. It’s played host to musical acts such as Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Celine Dion and Elton John. It’s been featured in movies such as “The Hangover,” “Rain Man,” “Iron Man,” “The Electric Horseman,” “Dream Girls” and “The Big Short.”

And, when it comes to feats of skill and strength, Caesars Palace has been the site of some of America’s most dramatic stunts, fights, matches and races. Here’s a look at four memorable moments:

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