With its glass, star-lit exterior, visitors can't miss the Riviera when driving down the Strip. As the first high-rise to open on the Las Vegas Strip, featuring a nine-story hotel, the Riviera has ...

At the time it was the biggest deal in Las Vegas history. It called for two shows a night for two weeks at the Riviera for a multimillion-dollar figure. The deal was big, and that was a good thing.

Wearing a denim Riviera jacket, Ross said he has always been fascinated with casino history and Las Vegas lore, belonging to a collectors’ club. That’s how he came by the Riviera jacket.