The Albatross Casino and Hotel is the first casino ever built in Bluff City and the setting of the movie Hard Luck. It was initially funded by the Nebraska Family, although it is unknown who holds majority ownership in current-day Bluff City. The staff uniforms for the casino include a red vest.
The casino has a fancy-nautical theme, with chrome escalators, and payphones in the lobby. There is also a payphone behind loading bay (removed shortly after the casino’s opening as the loading dock has its own phone).
Security in the casino is maintained by a system of ID cards with magnetic strips for staff. These cards are scanned by a device that “makes a weird noise like it’s printing something when you swipe but nothing is printed out that you can see” and shows your signature on a small black and green LED screen.
Sections of The Albatross Casino and Hotel
Nebraska Bar
A bar within the casino. Inside, there is a plaque with “with thanks to the Nebraska Family” on it. Nash Nebraska is shown to be working there as a bartender and waiter.
The Luxury Penthouse
Used by high rollers and for exclusive events. Outside the Penthouse, there is a very big greeter desk, which is white with gold accents, behind which is a mural of birds and the ocean. Judy Waters briefly worked here as a hostess/manager.
The Crow’s Nest
An elegant suite on the same floor as the Penthouse, with a piano, chandelier, big bathtub and shower, a fridge filled with eggs (“everybody loves a casino egg”) and a bar. It functions less as a hotel room and more like a special club for high rollers.
Grand Opening Schedule
12pm: The Crow’s Nest opens for high rollers for lunch and race watching.
4pm: The big horse race. Horses involved in the race include:
- #4: Duke of Monte Carlo
- #7: Trenton Titan
- #8: Cinnamon Crisco
8pm: The Albatross Casino and Hotel is scheduled to open to the public.
Midnight: Closing time for the first day.
Known Employees
- Nash Nebraska
- Judy Waters
- Ernie Skee
Gallery
Ashtray from the Albatross hotel with smoking cigarette; illustrated by Lily Pfaff.
