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Thomas Elardi

Frontier co-owner and Casino Royale proprietor

Also known as Tom Elardi, he connects the Frontier family ownership with the smaller Casino Royale on the Strip.

Period explored: 1990s–2010sNext Generation · Contemporary Vegas2 reading-room sourcesReviewed October 14, 2026
01 / THE STORY

The Frontier interest

Thomas and his brother John held Frontier interests alongside their mother, Margaret. The December 1997 Commission report described approval to consolidate their combined 66 percent share with her. [1]

02 / THE STORY

A separate Casino Royale story

The Board’s March 2015 historical licensing report lists Thomas Edward Elardi as Casino Royale’s 100 percent owner, with a January 1, 1992 start date. This is evidence of that historical ownership; it is not a new verification of today’s license or any future redevelopment. [2]

THE CHRONOLOGY

Key dates

  1. January 1, 1992

    Casino Royale start date recorded in the state licensing report. [2]

  2. December 1997

    Frontier share transfer to Margaret is approved. [1]

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422 entries about associated places, not necessarily this person in the saved collection.

THE READING ROOM

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Sources for this profile and starting points for further research. Access notes mark links we could not open directly during the October 3–4, 2026 checks. Historical accounts describe their own period; they do not necessarily describe current operations.

  1. 1

    Las Vegas Sun · Commission-meeting reporting · December 19, 1997

    Federal government now controls the Maxim

    The retrieved publisher passage reports approval for Margaret Elardi to acquire her sons’ combined 66% Frontier interest. Direct access returned 403; no wider claim is made from inaccessible text.

  2. 2

    Nevada Gaming Control Board · Official licensing report · March 3, 2015

    Report of Locations — Casino Royale

    Historical report, not a live license lookup. The Casino Royale entry identifies Thomas Edward Elardi and a January 1, 1992 start; it must not be presented as confirmation of 2026 ownership.