The federal government takes a hands-off approach to both issues, allowing states to write their own rules. “The importance of having a gay nightclub in a major hotel/casino on the strip is huge… It validates equality and demonstrates just how far we have progressed culturally… these are definitely exciting times in LGBT and Las Vegas history.”Īmerican gambling laws and gay rights are parallel in some ways. While the club is first and foremost a business venture, Drai sees it as a major symbol of LGBT rights: Drai views project as major political event The club, Liaison, is the creation of legendary nightclub owner Victor Drai and creative director Eduardo Cordova and will emphasize luxury. These days Vegas is marketed as a city with something for everyone.īally’s has decided to put its money where its mouth is and become the first-ever Vegas casino to feature a gay nightclub. While online casinos in America are booming in popularity, they will never match the entertainment experience found in land-based casino hubs like Vegas and Atlantic City. Vegas has had a thriving gay scene for years, but Bally’s is about to become the first casino to have its own gay nightclub.
