Never-Before-Seen Photos of the Glory Days of Las Vegas

Gambling with Dumbo

Like any typical casino, the Dunes hosted plenty of classic Las Vegas shows, including ones featuring an elephant by the name of Tanya. In between performances, Tanya would sometimes gamble with the customers, as was the case in this photo from 1966. Elephants and showgirls, what more could a Vegas sinner ask for?

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