How much did the High Roller cost to build?

At 550 ft tall and a cost of $300 million, the High Roller, which opened in March 2014 on the Las Vegas Strip, is the largest observation wheel ever built. Caesars Entertainment—the owner—wanted its observation wheel to not only be the largest in the world, but also to offer guests the best experience.



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