Because we’re a small place, no one thought we’d be interested but I jumped at the opportunity. “I was surprised because I thought that one of the MGM properties or the Palms or Hard Rock would have done it. Derek Stevens, owner of the Golden Gate Casino on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, said at the time: “I was contacted by the President of Fremont Street Experience, Jeff Victor, and he asked me if I was interested in taking the bet that was being offered by MTV,” said