(Not sure of the exact date - found these two stories by searching the Las Vegas Sun archives)

March 22, 2001

Creditor tries to foreclose on Pot O Gold

A creditor of Pot O Gold casino sued to foreclose on the Henderson casino after its owner allegedly defaulted on a $170,000 loan that was collateralized against the property.

In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Tracy and Elizabeth Delfante, as trustees of the Delfante Family Trust, sued Pot O Gold of Nevada Inc. and its owner, Terry Ellis, alleging they are behind on a schedule to make monthly payments of $5,000.

The defendants could not be reached for comment.

August 22, 2002

Long-vacant downtown Henderson casino sold

The owner of a long-vacant casino in downtown Henderson has sold it to a real estate company with plans to sell or lease the property.

Richard Thurmond, owner of the Pot O' Gold casino on Market Street, has sold the property to Burbain Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

Burbain is controlled by real estate investor Robert Urbain, whose partner, Nicholas Tunis, is a former lease holder at the Pot O' Gold.

Burbain has had an option to buy the property since last year, said Tunis, who also owns a string of local bars.

The company will either sell or lease the aging casino to a licensed casino operator, he said.

The Pot O' Gold, which featured two restaurants, a bingo hall, blackjack and a host of video poker machines, has been vacant for at least a year and a half.

(Looks like it may have closed in early '01?)