I made a short nostalgic stop at Circus Circus, including a wander through Slots-A-Fun, on my way up toward Resorts World. It wasn’t a long visit — maybe half an hour — but it was enough to remind me why this place still holds a very specific spot in Las Vegas history.

I didn’t gamble on this visit, but I did renew my players club card, just in case. Circus Circus is one of those properties where it still makes sense to keep a card active, even if you’re only passing through from time to time.

One of the highlights was Slots-A-Fun, which remains wonderfully old school. I grabbed a $2 hot dog, which is exactly the kind of classic Vegas value you don’t see much anymore. It’s not fancy, but that’s the point — quick, cheap, and unapologetically retro.

Inside Circus Circus itself, I stopped to watch the free circus acts, which are still running and still drawing a small crowd. There’s something charming about seeing live performers mid-casino floor, especially when so much of modern Vegas entertainment now sits behind ticket prices and reserved seating.

One thing that really stood out to me compared to my last stay there around five years ago was the complete removal of table games. From what I could see, the casino floor now appears to be slots only, wall to wall. That’s a noticeable shift, and it changes the feel of the place — more like a pure slot hall than a traditional mixed casino.

That said, the slot selection itself looked good. The machines appear to have been refreshed within the last year or so, with a solid range of modern titles alongside the usual classics. For slot players, there’s no shortage of choice.

Overall, it was a nostalgic, short stop, rather than a destination visit this time. Circus Circus and Slots-A-Fun still deliver that unmistakable old-Vegas value vibe, even as the property continues to evolve. For filling in a bit of time, grabbing cheap food, and soaking up a slice of classic Vegas atmosphere, it did exactly what I expected.