The L-1011 was manufactured from 1968-1984. It was a much more comfortable plane than the DC-10 or 747, but I believe carriers considered it a fuel guzzler. I flew it to Vegas many times from Detroit on TWA, Delta and ATA, the charter carrier. I'm sure LVS will outfit them in such a way that no one will realize they're 24 to 40 years old.
My favorite plane!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxJWFcpy_kk

Those planes seem to be quite popular... Which I find interesting. Can you lend some insight (detroit) as to why they seem to have such a following? Or why it is your favorite plane?

Three engines is more reliable, and they are more comfortable ... (?)

I'm genuinely curious. Thanks.

I've got to hand it to them. For a company that would rather follow suit on a rival's successful idea with only mediocre monstrosities, something novel has finally come out of LVS' stables.

Phil, I'm no airplane expert, but I always found L-1011's quieter and smoother in air than other aircraft. Maybe it was the fact that I was flying to Vegas that made me mellow.

It's an interesting idea. I remember some discussion of airborne gaming during development of the A380. I would love to see a floorplan or mockup of what they have in mind.

Not sure what a used, 30 year old L-1011 runs for, but my guess it would be a fraction of the cost of a new G5 or Boeing Biz Jet. I have to figure the only ones invited aboard will have credit lines in excess of $250k. Depending on the number of players and win/loss, the damn thing could pay for itself in a matter of months.