For 9 years the Bird Cage never closed its doors, operating 24 hours a day. During this period, 16 gun and knife fights took some 26 lives. There are still 140 bullet holes through-out the building, marking the ceilings, walls, and floors. It was the home of the longest running poker game in history, lasting 8 years, 5 months and 3 days. You can read more at the link below:

The Bird Cage Story