<P> The Orleans is a hotel and casino located in Paradise, Nevada . It is owned and operated by Boyd Gaming . It includes the large multipurpose Orleans Arena that can be converted into an ice rink . It is a major home for poker in the Las Vegas Valley and was one of the biggest poker rooms in Las Vegas prior to the 21st century poker boom. . </P> <P> Though The Orleans attracts a fair number of tourists, it is primarily considered to be a locals casino . It is located about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) west of the Las Vegas Strip, but offers from 9: 00 am to 12: 30 am a free shuttle bus approximately every 30 minutes to sister property Gold Coast Hotel and Casino and The Linq . </P> <P> The Hotel and Casino opened in 1996 . When the casino first opened, it did not perform up to expectations . In 1999 a major addition to the casino and other amenities were added . The success of these changes has been demonstrated by continued expansions in later years . </P> <P> The Orleans Arena was added in 2003 . A second hotel tower was added in 2004 . </P>

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