Viva Las Vegas!

31. Riviera

Las Vegas, NV

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The Riviera opened in 1955 as the ninth casino resort on The Strip and the first to break out of the motor court mold and build to the sky. Pianist showman Liberace was the headliner for the resort's opening and remained its top act for years. The old-style casino has an interesting array of attractions including its sole long-running show, Crazy Girls, which is a topless show. The National Open Chess Championship is held every June at the Riviera and most of the country's top amateur billiard tournaments are staged here.