The tribe moved to Vegas and began renovating the Tops, bringing it back to life. The fight took place three days after House made contact. Bingo, the tribe chief, challenged Benny to a knife fight over their disagreement as to the course the tribe should take. That included food, shelter, and medical services. After initial miscommunication (and the deployment of twenty more), they listened to what House had to offer. The future Chairmen, the Boot Riders, were approached east of Vegas by a Securitron. The tribes were offered a choice: Extermination, resettlement or working for House. The Lucky 38 opened and securitrons deployed to the city en masse. Things changed in 2274 when House detected the first NCR forces at Hoover Dam. Spared nuclear devastation, it remained empty for two centuries. Īfter the Great War, the casino was abandoned. It was well known for its comprehensive coverage of all of its patron's needs, offering great accommodations, dancing, drinks, and plenty of gambling, though one of its most prominent features was the Aces Theater, constantly attracting fresh talent to entertain its patrons.
Opening alongside the Ultra-Luxe, the Tops quickly became a centerpiece of the Strip before the War. “ Fully renovated by the Chairmen, The Tops is billed throughout New Vegas as a place for men to kick back, drink, laugh, and have a good time.