20 Old-School Las Vegas Photos From the 1950s and ’60s

Cheap buffets were a classic casino strategy, designed to keep guests fed, satisfied, and conveniently close to the gaming floor. Photographs from the 1950s and 1960s show long counters, cafeteria trays, carving stations, and prices that now seem fictional. The food was not always luxurious, but value was part of the attraction. Casinos understood that a generous plate could persuade visitors to remain inside, where dessert ended and another round of wagering began immediately nearby.