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Q:I've seen a few references to Claudine Williams recently passing away. They say she was a gambling pioneer in Las Vegas. I'm sure I'm wrong, but I thought she was a French torch singer married to...

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Noticed one of the places she owned was the Silver Slipper. That will be one of the new "old" neon signs that LV is erecting.

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I had the good fortune to briefly meet Claudine Williams at the old Holiday Casino years back. Too long a story to go into, but she was a real classy, personable lady. Jack

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Re: LVA's QOD 6/7 - Claudine Williams

jackincols wrote: I had the good fortune to briefly meet Claudine Williams at the old Holiday Casino years back. Too long a story to go into, but she was a real classy, personable lady. Jack I'd love...

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Re: LVA's QOD 6/7 - Claudine Williams

jackincols wrote: I had the good fortune to briefly meet Claudine Williams at the old Holiday Casino years back. Too long a story to go into, but she was a real classy, personable lady. Jack Jack -...

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It was what is now Harrahs, that had that great neon showboat front I was so sad to see go. She and her husband owned it back then, but naturally I didn't know that when this happened. I think it was...

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Re: LVA's QOD 6/7 - Claudine Williams

Great story, Jack. That old river boat was the first place I stayed at on my first trip back in the early 90's. If I remember right that restaurant was up on the second floor. I never knew it was...

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Re: LVA's QOD 6/7 - Claudine Williams

Thanks for telling us about that Jack. You're right - she was a classy lady. You also have to respect someone that treats her employees well and "gets her hands dirty". These are the 'old Vegas'...

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Re: LVA's QOD 6/7 - Claudine Williams

Raspus292 wrote: Great story, Jack. That old river boat was the first place I stayed at on my first trip back in the early 90's. If I remember right that restaurant was up on the second floor. I never...

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