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Fireworks shows abound across Las Vegas

Fireworks explode over the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas Friday, May 24, 2024. The Plaza will have a fireworks show Friday nights at 9:15 p.m. through Aug. 30. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 2 a.m. The Las Vegas Valley is sure to put on a dazzling show Thursday night, with multiple locations across the region planning their own glittering displays of…

Sports ・ 08 July 2024

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Expansion on tap for Durango casino

KTNV (LAS VEGAS) - Expansion plans for the Durango Casino & Resort are moving forward. After opening in December, the resort, on the southwest side of Las Vegas, has been successful, which led to Station Casinos deciding to add to the property. The expansion plan actually isn't new. The company always planned to add infrastructure to Durango's…

Land-based ・ 02 July 2024

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Can casinos in Henderson, southeast Las Vegas revive?

While the Strip gets attention from customers and investors for its frequent revenue growth, gaming industry watchers may look to the Las Vegas Valley's east side for an idea of how a typical locals casino customer is spending - and what that suggests for the area's future gaming growth. The Boulder Highway subregion of the Las Vegas locals market…

Industry ・ 30 June 2024

Las Vegas Weekly

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas

Anyone lucky enough to witness Vegas' past patriotic pyrotechnic displays can confirm it's the spectacle of the summer. No matter what corner of the Valley you're in, there's not a bad seat to be had. Here's a list of some of this year's best spots to watch. Palms Hotel & Casino Even on a regular day, Ghostbar, located on the 55th floor of the…

Land-based ・ 29 June 2024

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Rising Visitation Fuels Record Nevada Gaming Revenue of $1.3B for May

Nevada is on pace for another record-breaking year in gaming revenue, with casinos winning $1.32 billion in May, according to the monthly revenue report from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). It was the 39th consecutive month that gaming revenues exceeded $1 billion. Nearly halfway through 2024, Nevada casinos were on pace to surpass last…

Finance ・ 28 June 2024

The Nevada Independent

Nevada casinos heading toward a fourth straight yearly gaming revenue record

Casinos statewide collected $1.32 billion in gaming revenue, the highest ever in May and the eighth-largest monthly total. With five months in the books, Nevada's casino industry is trending toward a fourth consecutive revenue record-breaking year. However, analysts caution that Strip casino operators, which account for more than half of the…

Land-based ・ 28 June 2024

World Casino News

Station Casinos Expands Durango Property with New Amenities

Station Casinos is moving forward with ambitious plans to expand its newly opened Durango property in the southwest valley of Las Vegas. Following a successful debut, the company has filed for approval from the Clark County Zoning Commission to introduce significant enhancements, aiming to enrich guest experiences and accommodate future…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2024

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Durango resort: Station Casinos to expand southwest Las Vegas property

Plans to expand Durango's parking capacity will go in front of Clark County officials at a meeting next week. Members of the Zoning Commission will consider a "minor modification" request to the phase two plans originally approved by county officials in October 2021 during the July 3 Board of Commissioners meeting. The modifications include a…

Strategy Guide ・ 27 June 2024

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Casino Buzz: High Stakes Switch-A-Roo At Caesars Palace

Apparently the Caesars Palace poker room will be cleared out to make way for a high-stakes slots salon, at least temporarily. (Image: courtesy of Caesars Palace) Changes are afoot on the casino floor at Caesars Palace. Numerous outlets report that there will be no shuffling up and dealing at the casino's iconic poker room this summer. The Caesars…

Land-based ・ 26 June 2024

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Free Summer Movies At Durango Casino Every Monday

Free summer movies at Durango Hotel Casino Free summer movies at Durango Casino and Resort - for kids, and adults. Had a friend in from out of town, and went over to Durango Casino & Resort. Although I still really want to call it Durango station - because it is Station Casinos property -but I will refrain. I truly love Durango Casino and Resort,…

Movies ・ 11 June 2024

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What does Station Casinos own in Las Vegas?

The Station Casinos brand has been associated with the Las Vegas locals gaming market since businessman Frank Fertitta Jr. purchased a 10 percent stake in the Bingo Palace, which later became Palace Station, in the late 1970s. Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of the Station Casinos brand, has more than 3000 hotel rooms, about 2 percent of the…

Land-based ・ 10 June 2024

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Nevada gaming win in April surprises industry analysts

The earlier-than-usual arrival of Easter and the closure of the Tropicana apparently didn't hurt Nevada casinos in April. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported a nearly 7 percent increase in gaming win statewide to $1.24 billion with an even larger 8.5 percent increase for Clark County. The increases came despite - or maybe because…

Industry ・ 30 May 2024

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Vegas gaming bounce in April changes outlook on the market

As Nevada sets a record for April casino revenue, analysts suggest high-end customers will continue to visit and pay higher room rates. The investment community has been bracing for a downturn in Nevada's gaming market. April's gaming and tourism results released Wednesday may have changed some minds. Following a 1.2 percent statewide revenue…

Finance ・ 30 May 2024

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April ups and downs as Nevada casinos report $1.24 billion win

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - As Aprils go, it was the best ever for Nevada casinos. But it was also the worst month for Las Vegas Strip casinos over the past year, numbers released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show. Statewide, casinos posted a $1.24 billion win last month, and the Strip came in at just over half that total with $666 million.…

Land-based ・ 30 May 2024

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Highest-ever Nevada gaming win surprises industry analysts

The earlier-than-usual arrival of Easter and the closure of the Tropicana apparently didn't hurt Nevada casinos in April. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported a nearly 7 percent increase in gaming win statewide to $1.24 billion with an even larger 8.5 percent increase for Clark County. The increases came despite - or maybe because…

Industry ・ 29 May 2024

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The Decades-Long Romance of Las Vegas and Hawaii

If an oxtail soup from Hawaii seems an unlikely thing to eat in Las Vegas, you have a lot to learn about both places, as I did, and still do. Census data from 2020 showed that Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas, was the U.S. county with the largest population of native Hawaiians outside of Hawaii, a statistic that tells only part of the…

Travel ・ 27 May 2024

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Durango Casino & Resort drives record quarter for locals giant Red Rock

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - How successful is Durango Casino & Resort five months after it opened in the southwest Las Vegas valley? Adding more parking to the brand-new locals resort is a priority, and that should tell you all you need to know. Red Rock Resorts, the publicly traded entity of Station Casinos, reported a 12.9% increase in revenue and a 7.3%…

Land-based ・ 08 May 2024

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Station Casinos says Durango expansion could start by yearend

Station Casinos' five-month-old resort Durango could move forward with expansion plans by the end of this year or early next year, executives with its parent company said Tuesday. The potential expansion of the company's new resort exemplifies its strong debut in the locals casino market. Executives believe Durango will achieve its margin goals…

Finance ・ 08 May 2024

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Las Vegas locals gaming market; results from Boyd Gaming, Station Casinos

As first-quarter earnings call season hits its peak, gaming industry members are watching several Southern Nevada operators to get the pulse on the Las Vegas locals gaming market. Wall Street analysts were surprised by financial results announced during Boyd Gaming's first-quarter earnings call on April 25. Industry watchers say the company could…

Industry ・ 06 May 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: International flights on the rise in Las Vegas

I spent the last two weeks in South America - Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Iguazu Falls on the Brazil-Argentina border and Machu Picchu in Peru. I will simply say it was an amazing trip. Restoring direct international travel to and from Las Vegas following the pandemic was a top concern for the tourism industry. Given the numbers from March and recent…

Industry ・ 01 May 2024

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Boyd Gaming Faces Uncertain Odds Amid Intense Las Vegas Casino Competition

The dog-eat-dog world of the Las Vegas gambling scene was evident today as a few deck chairs on the Titanic known as Boyd Gaming shifted uncomfortably. The Las Vegas-based casino operation had unsettling first-quarter results, which sent investors into a tumultuous sell-off. The significantly lower-than-expected earnings per share of $1.51 instead…

Land-based ・ 29 April 2024

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Boyd Gaming cites soft market as first-quarter revenue lags in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Revenue in the Las Vegas locals market dipped by $15 million in the first three months of 2024 after a record 2023, Boyd Gaming officials said Thursday. Revenue companywide came in at $960.5 million, about $3.5 million behind the first quarter of 2023. Revenue in Las Vegas has dropped from last year's $240 million to this year's…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2024

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Gambling revenues take a dip in downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Gaming win totals at downtown Las Vegas casinos decreased 13% in March when compared to the same month in 2023, according to a report released Thursday. The Nevada Gaming Control Board says downtown casinos raked in just under $76.2 million in gaming win in March, down from $87.4 million in March 2023. Overall, the state's 444…

Finance ・ 26 April 2024

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Locals casinos up in March, but Las Vegas Strip win takes a step back

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Locals casinos led the charge in March, posting their second-highest win totals while the Strip lagged behind its recent robust numbers, according to numbers released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Nevada casinos took $1.29 billion from gamblers in March, down 1.65% compared to March 2023, and 3.8% below the previous month's…

Land-based ・ 26 April 2024

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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The most common refrain you'll hear from anyone who's been to Las Vegas - besides "what happens there stays there" - is how it's nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it's virtually impossible for a Vegas…

Travel ・ 19 April 2024

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Biggest Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…

Land-based ・ 15 April 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…

Land-based ・ 15 April 2024

Review Journal

$251,812 pai gow jackpot hits at Durango in Las Vegas

Having fun with friends might be part of what it's all about. Picking up some major cash along the way doesn't hurt either. Local player Ghassan Khalaf hit a 7-card straight flush playing pai gow at Durango, winning a progressive jackpot worth $251812, according to a Station Casinos blog entry. The winning hand hit around 9 p.m. The progressive…

Pai Gow ・ 30 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Super Bowl plus leap day propel Nevada casinos to record February

Statewide gaming revenue of $1.34 billion was the highest total ever recorded in February. Also, Strip resorts saw 9.5 percent more visitors than last February. Nevada hit a trifecta in February. With Las Vegas hosting Super Bowl LVIII and the month seeing the entirety of Chinese New Year and an extra day - given 2024 is a leap year - Nevada…

Land-based ・ 29 March 2024

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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider

Las Vegas beckons with its dazzling lights and electrifying energy, but the iconic come-ons can come with a hefty price tag. Venturing beyond the Las Vegas Strip, however, brings a world of benefits for both the budget-minded visitor and peace-seeking traveler. While money has little meaning in a city where $5000 can disappear with the draw of an…

Land-based ・ 28 March 2024

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Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2024

Travel and Leisure

10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts

Spanning approximately 110000 square feet, the casino at Wynn Las Vegas comes highly recommended by Mahdavi. "From high-limit salons to its variety of 1800-plus slot machines, this casino has so much to offer players," she says. Additionally, "Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art race and sportsbook as well as poolside gaming." The stylish decor is…

Land-based ・ 19 March 2024

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Las Vegas casino memorabilia collectors ‘want to see the hobby thrive’

It was the early 1960s, and a young Jerry Vergatos wanted a T-shirt from Las Vegas. Instead, his dad, returning home from a Vegas trip, brought 10-year-old Jerry something else. It was a roulette chip from the Sahara hotel. "I got hooked on it," said Vergatos, who started collecting casino chips off and on until he got serious about in the early…

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Food halls replacing buffets as casinos look to improve their bottom line

Land-based ・ 17 March 2024

Review Journal

Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects

Las Vegas is known around the world for its towering casino-resorts. But for all the massive projects that have been built in America's casino capital, there have also been many supersized ideas that never materialized. Here's a look at some never-built projects, from the Strip to the suburbs, as outlined in news reports, Clark County records and…

Sports ・ 09 March 2024

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Pool season in Las Vegas: Opening dates for pools across the valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Temperatures are heating up across the Las Vegas valley, which means several casinos are gearing up to open up their pools for the season. Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino Friday, March 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Friday, March 8 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Palace Station Hotel & Casino Friday, March 8 9 a.m. - 7…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2024

Review Journal

5 top jackpots in February 2024 in the Las Vegas Valley

For a short month, February is packed with noted celebrations. From Black History Month to Groundhog Day, from St. Valentine's Day to Presidents Day, the second month of the year - every four years - even gets a Leap Day thrown in for good measure. Here are five of the more memorable conquests this past month in the Las Vegas Valley: 5. Two players…

Land-based ・ 02 March 2024

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hit January Revenue Dip

Las Vegas Strip casinos stumbled at the outset of 2024, encountering their first monthly revenue downturn since the preceding summer as they stepped into the new year. The muffled rhythm of slot machines and softer clamor from the craps tables painted a quieter financial picture, with a near 4% retreat echoed from the vibrant revenue dances of…

Land-based ・ 01 March 2024

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Nevada casinos win $1.27 billion in January despite lower numbers on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.27 billion from gamblers in January, a month sandwiched between big resort openings in December and Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. After casinos shattered records in December with $1.43 billion in winnings, January's numbers were a step back, falling outside the Top 10 highest gaming wins on…

Land-based ・ 01 March 2024

8 News Now

2023 Las Vegas tourism ends with records for air passengers, casino wins

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Tourism is strong coming out of a record-breaking 2023, according to reports released Wednesday showing air travel and hotel revenues surging ahead. November was a hard act to follow, with high-rollers flocking to Las Vegas for the return of Formula One, but December didn't disappoint - even setting a record win for casinos on…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2024

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Casinos win record $1.43 billion in December as momentum on Las Vegas Strip builds

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip won more than $900 million from gamblers in December, pushing Nevada to a record $1.43 billion in winnings, according to the Gaming Control Board. Fresh off a big month in November during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Strip continued to sizzle as the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened on Dec.…

Land-based ・ 01 February 2024

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Las Vegas man accused of stealing millions in Ponzi scheme to fund gambling habit: police

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man allegedly stole millions of dollars from investors, who believed they were funding a luxury watch resell operation, as part of a Ponzi scheme to fund his gambling habit, police write in documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained. Nicholas Trimble faces 17 felonies, including several counts of theft with a value of…

Incidents ・ 30 January 2024

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THINGS TO DO: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Durango Casino & Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Casino, and Green Valley Ranch, will welcome the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon with commemorative lion dances and colorful décor. The traditional dances will start with a blessing and continue throughout the casino floor, bringing good fortune and prosperity to all…

New Year ・ 19 January 2024

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Power Slap League coming to Las Vegas resort

In this photo provided by Zuffa LLC, Ryan Phillips slaps Rob Perez at a Power Slap event in Las Vegas, March 31, 2022. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via AP) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Power Slap League is coming to a new Las Vegas casino next month. The controversial sport sees contestants slap each other the hardest they can to win the competitions. Power…

Land-based ・ 18 January 2024

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Las Vegas' Rio Casino set to open Canteen Food Hall on January 19th, unveils vendor lineup

The Canteen Food Hall, formerly the Carnival World Buffet, is scheduled to open its doors on January 19th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, continuing Las Vegas' trend of transforming former casino buffets into food hall destinations. The development is part of a $350 million investment announced by the new owner of the Rio. It comes as many…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

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$389,753 Mega Progressive jackpot hits at Paris Las Vegas

A visitor at a Las Vegas Strip casino will enjoy a crazy good time. The player won $389753 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Crazy 4 Poker at Paris Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The jackpot hit around 11 a.m. Thursday. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Durango Nice work for 80 cents at one of the…

Winnings ・ 16 January 2024

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Las Vegas Weekend Jackpots: Gamblers Hit High-Value Wins

Las Vegas Casinos Award High-Value Jackpots Over the Weekend Las Vegas, the city renowned worldwide for its vibrant nightlife, casinos, and entertainment shows, once again lived up to its reputation as a haven for gamblers. Over the past weekend, high-value jackpots were awarded to several fortunate gamblers, adding to the city's allure and its…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to…

Land-based ・ 10 January 2024

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Las Vegas to turn blue for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Iconic Las Vegas sights and marquees will light up blue on Tuesday to show support for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. According to a release, Strip resorts, downtown properties, and businesses around the valley will illuminate messages of appreciation on their marquees and buildings will light up in blue to express support of…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2024

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Las Vegas 2024: Events, Casino Transformations & Dining Trends

Las Vegas 2024: A Year of Events, Transformations, and Thrills Las Vegas, the'Entertainment Capital of the World,' is all set to roll into an eventful 2024. The city, fresh from the opening of two major casinos, Durango and Fontainebleau, in December 2023, is brimming with anticipation for a year packed with a variety of events, sports seasons, and…

Sports ・ 07 January 2024

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Las Vegas Advisor: Events take spotlight in Vegas in year ahead

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Following last year's whirlwind of new projects that culminated with two ­major casino openings in December, Durango and Fontainebleau, what's in store for 2024? You're reading a premium story. Read the full story with our Print & Digital Subscription. Read this story for free:…

NFL ・ 07 January 2024

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Las Vegas casinos look to ride hot streak into 2024

Las Vegas Strip casinos begin the new year on a hot streak after the F1 Formula race on the Las Vegas Strip in November provided a significant boost to the region and new openings in December created strong buzz. Las Vegas Strip gross gaming revenue jumped 22.6% year-over-year to $821M, which was the highest ever for the typically slow month and…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2024

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Las Vegas casinos move away from live keno lounges

A recent closure of one of the last live keno lounges on the Strip has shed light on casino operators' shifting business approach to the game. There are dwindling options for a live keno lounge player. On the Strip, Caesars Entertainment ended lounge operations at Harrah's in mid-November, telling guests to play at Horseshoe resort-casino. Downtown…

Land-based ・ 03 January 2024

Review Journal

Jackpots worth $120,034, $100,020 hit on Las Vegas Strip

A pair of players celebrated their entry into 2024 with six-figure wins on the Las Vegas Strip. Marissa Marquez of Thornton, Colorado, won $120034 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot at 10 p.m. Monday playing I Luv Suits Poker at the Flamingo, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Marquez was visiting Las Vegas to celebrate her…

Land-based ・ 03 January 2024

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$360,552 Ultimate Texas Hold’em jackpot hits at Planet Hollywood on Strip

Laurie Sievenpiper of Canada won $360552 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em poker Thursday at Planet Hollywood, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Sievenpiper said she was visiting Las Vegas to celebrate Christmas with her parents and hit after two hours of playing. With the winnings, she plans…

Winnings ・ 31 December 2023

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Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos post 2nd-highest wins on strength of F1 weekend

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip drove Nevada to its second-highest win on record in November, validating some expectations surrounding the return of Formula One racing to the valley. The Strip's win - $820992082 - was a gaudy 22.6% higher than November a year ago. The number fell about $14 million short of the Strip's all-time…

Land-based ・ 29 December 2023

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Record-Breaking Year in Las Vegas Sets Stage for New Heights in 2024

Las Vegas experienced unprecedented success in 2023, marking the city's most profitable year to date. As the year drew to a close, industry experts and analysts predicted that the momentum would carry over into 2024, setting the stage for even greater achievements. Both gaming and non-gaming sectors contributed to the city's remarkable growth. New…

Industry ・ 27 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…

Travel ・ 27 December 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: Fontainebleau resort opens in Las Vegas

Another week, another big opening in Las Vegas. Actually, it's rare for two major casinos to open in one month, but following the debut of Durango Casino on Dec. 5, the long- awaited Fontainebleau followed on Dec. 13. The massive $3.7 billion resort that's been in some stage of building (or just sitting) since 2007 started fast with a welcome bash…

NFL ・ 24 December 2023

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Hotel, Leisure Workers Employed at Peak Level in Las Vegas

The leisure and hospitality sector in Las Vegas shed nearly 60% of its jobs essentially overnight in 2000, and it's taken more than three years to recover. But now those jobs have reached a new peak. As of October, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows leisure and hospitality employment was above 302000, approximately 10000 more employees than in…

Travel ・ 20 December 2023

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Fontainebleau has finally arrived in Las Vegas. Was it worth the wait?

If you watched football on Sunday, you saw the ads. If you were on the Las Vegas Strip last week, you might have seen the crowds. But they weren't near Caesars or Bellagio or Wynn. They were on the north end of the Strip, which, if you'd said was cursed because it's tried for years to become more popular, few would doubt you. Especially when it…

Land-based ・ 19 December 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: New Durango casino targets affluent crowd

Station Casinos' glittering new $780 million Durango Casino & Resort has opened. Located on the far southwest side of town at I-15 and Durango Drive, it's considered a "locals" casino, but it's aimed at an affluent crowd. The property features several bars and restaurants, including an upscale food hall and The George, an ­indoor-outdoor venue…

Land-based ・ 17 December 2023

The Sun

Two new casinos opening in Las Vegas, one in huge blue tower on Strip

LAS VEGAS - After a hiatus of more than two years, Las Vegas is seeing two new casinos open back to back. The Fontainebleau, at the north end of the Strip, will welcome its first guests on Wednesday, Dec. 13; last week, Durango opened just off the beltway in Spring Valley. The $3.7 billion Fontainebleau occupies an imposing 67-story blue glass…

Travel ・ 15 December 2023

Las Vegas Weekly

Initial impressions of the stunning new Durango Casino & Resort

The Southwest Valley finally has a resort to call its own. The 15-story Durango Casino & Resort is now open with dining, drinking, gaming and more than 200 hotel rooms, but does Station Casinos' latest property live up to the hype? A few thoughts: The place is gorgeous. Durango has something you don't see often in Vegas-a casino floor with windows…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2023

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Station's Wildfire Casino in Downtown Las Vegas opens its doors today, debuting new brand design

Station Casinos' new Wildfire Casino is set to open its doors today, February 10, at noon at 2700 Fremont Street, near Charleston Blvd. The casino's opening comes just in time for Super Bowl LVII. The 21000-square-foot casino with about 200 slot machines, bar-top, and electronic table games has an updated look with modern designs and amenities…

Sports ・ 10 December 2023

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New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas

Las Vegas seemingly has gambling options around every corner. You can add one more casino property to the map as patrons were welcomed to the brand-new Durango Casino and Resort, which officially opened for business on Tuesday in the southwest Las Vegas valley. Visitors were given their first look at the $780 million, 15-story property more than…

Travel ・ 08 December 2023

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New Meetings-Friendly Casino Resort Opens in Metro Vegas

Nine miles from the Strip, Durango Casino & Resort has 25000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. With both leisure and business-group demand strong in Las Vegas, the addition of a 209-room resort with 20000 square feet of formal meeting space offers planners another option for small to mid-sized events. In late November, Durango Casino…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2023

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Las Vegas has a brand-new casino in the valley (NASDAQ:RRR)

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) opened its first casino in 15 years on Tuesday with the Durango Casino and Resort aimed squarely at the Las Vegas locals market. Notably, the Durango is the only casino in a five-mile radius of the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley. The $780M Durango is Red Rock's (RRR) first new locals casino since 2008, when…

Industry ・ 07 December 2023

Review Journal

Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos' Durango Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time Tuesday. The 200-room, 83000-square-foot-casino property is parent company Red Rock Resorts' first new property in more than a decade. The property has 2300 slot machines and 60 table games, a 25000-square-foot, 11-stall "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall, four…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2023

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A Sleek New Hotel Just Opened In Las Vegas

A $780-million off-strip property, Durango Casino & Resort offers 209 desert-chic guest rooms, a state-of-the-art sportsbook, and an elevated food hall experience you don't want to miss. Big things are happening both on an off the Las Vegas strip these days. Earlier this week, Durango Casino & Resort opened just ten miles shy of the strip, and…

Land-based ・ 07 December 2023

Daily Mail Online

Inside Durango Casino and Resort: Las Vegas's new $780 million, 15-story casino built miles away from famous Sin City strip is just for LOCALS

A new $780 million casino and hotel has opened in Las Vegas with a day-long celebration and a nighttime fireworks display. The Durango Casino and Resort was built about 10 miles away from the famous Sin City strip and will target locals rather than tourists. The 15-story hotel, with more than 200 rooms and suites, is Station Casinos' 17th…

Travel ・ 07 December 2023

8 News Now

Fireworks show lights up southwest Las Vegas valley sky in celebration of Durango Casino & Resort's opening

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Fireworks lit up the sky in the southwest Las Vegas valley Tuesday in celebration of the opening of the newest Station Casino - Durango Casino & Resort. The fireworks show rounded off the opening day which started with a ribbon- cutting ceremony in the morning. Throughout the day, Durango saw a packed house as thousands of people…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Durango sparkles on opening day as locals, tourists flock to newest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A couple of hours after the doors opened at Las Vegas' newest casino - the Durango - a long line developed outside the Ai Pono Cafe inside the resort's "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall. The Hawaiian-themed eatery is Gene Villiatora's first foray into the Las Vegas restaurant scene. The eccentric chef says the opening defied his…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Fox Business

Las Vegas opens first casino in 2 years, a $780 million property catering more to locals than tourists

For the first time in two years, a new casino has opened in Las Vegas, but it may not be where you'd expect. The Venetian, Caesars Palace and the Bellagio are just a few of the many resorts that line the Las Vegas Strip. Durango Casino & Resort, the newest addition to Sin City, won't be joining them. Durango is located several miles away. Its…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Star Advertiser

Sprawling hotel-casino catering to locals opening southwest of Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS >> Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from the resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, a subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

8 News Now

Looking back at Station Casinos rich history in Las Vegas as 14th property opens

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The grand opening of the new Durango Casino and Resort marked Station Casinos 14th property on Tuesday. The first Station Casinos property was Palace Station which opened in 1976 as "The casino in Las Vegas" and was then renamed "The Bingo Palace" and finally renamed in 1984 when Frank Fertitta Jr. bought out his partner. Ten…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

news3lv.com

Durango Casino and Resort promises economic boost, entertainment in southwest valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort is now open for all to enjoy. The property opened its doors Tuesday morning to a large crowd. The hotel boasts 200 rooms and 2300 slots, as well as fine dining and a large food court. Visitors stopping by the casino for the first time also bragged about the sportsbook. This Henderson resident says…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

news3lv.com

Durango Casino and Resort arrives with grand opening in southwest valley

Durango Casino & Resort opens to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Photojournalist Marco Tavares | KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Durango Casino & Resort is ready to make its debut. The new Station Casinos property opened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, bringing the southwest Las Vegas valley its first hotel-casino resort. A fireworks show will cap off the…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Travel and Leisure

One of Las Vegas's Most Exciting New Hotels Just Opened 10 Miles Off the Strip

Las Vegas's Durango Casino & Resort, opened today in southwest Las Vegas. The 17th property by Station Casinos is about 10 miles off the strip - and yet, it's well worth a visit. With multiple entrances, guests can access the gaming floor, the hotel's entire culinary district, and hotel tower with ease. The resort, curated by Albie Colotto of…

Land-based ・ 06 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting, fireworks for grand opening

Posted at 9:12 AM, Dec 05, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort officially opened its doors to the Las Vegas valley on Tuesday morning. Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony, fireworks for grand opening Casino officials said they will also have a fireworks display by Grucci, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. Full…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Eater Vegas

6 Things to Know About Las Vegas’s New Durango Casino

The first of two casinos debuting this December will open its doors today. The Durango Resort and Casino opens at 10 a.m. at 6915 S Durango Drive, near the 215 Beltway, in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. The 201-room casino and resort broke ground in March of last year, more than 20 years after the Station Casinos company first acquired…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Review Journal

What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?

Station Casinos wants to double its presence in Southern Nevada in the next 10 years, but the company says it hasn't decided what it will build after Durango. "With six future development sites all in high net worth, high-growth areas of the valley, all conveniently located around the (215 Beltway), much like Durango, we think we have the best…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Fox 5 Vegas

Sprawling casino and hotel catering to locals is opening in southwest Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and a…

Sports ・ 05 December 2023

Vegas Inc

Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury

The pool area is seen at the new Durango Resort during a preview of the property Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. The newest Station Casinos resort opens today, Dec. 5, 2023, at the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 | 6 a.m. Patrons who step into the new Durango Resort for the initial time should notice something distinct: It's…

Sports ・ 05 December 2023

8 News Now

Employees, locals share excitement as Durango Casino and Resort's opening nears

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The $780 million Durango Casino and Resort seems to be all the buzz in the southwest Las Vegas valley. After pushing the opening date back for more time to train staff and get things ready, its doors are officially opening on Tuesday. "It's been two weeks, they delayed it, but we are ready and can't wait," Cal Powell, Bartender…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

AP News

Sprawling casino and hotel catering to locals is opening southwest of Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and a…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2023

KTNV Las Vegas

Southwest Las Vegas business owners ready to welcome Durango Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The $780 million Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas is just the latest big project in an area that is booming as much as any in the valley. In an already busy part of town, the casino's opening - doors open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday - is sure to add traffic for other area businesses. Businesses like the Royalty Pet Spa,…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…

Travel ・ 05 December 2023

Review Journal

Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

Durango General Manager David Horn knows exactly which spot he wants to be in before the resort-casino's doors open for the first time. He envisions himself standing at the center of the casino in the Oasis Bar, elevated over the pit and slot areas, as the expected thousands of visitors take in Station Casinos' newest property for the first…

Sports ・ 03 December 2023

8 News Now

Nevada casinos win $1.3 billion in October, a sign of big things to come; downtown sets record

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.3 billion from gamblers in October, the sixth-highest month in state history. And casinos appear to be on the verge of posting even higher numbers in the months ahead. The tourism-driven economy revved its engines for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and numbers for the Strip could soar to new highs when…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2023

Seeking Alpha

Nevada casinos record best October ever ahead of Fountainebleau, Durango debuts (NYSE:MGM)

Casinos in Nevada saw a 2.7% year-over-year increase in gaming win during October to $1.32B, according to data compiled by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The gaming win tally was slightly higher than the $1.27B gaming win total for September and was the best ever for the month of October. Slot machine gaming win was up 2.0% to $894M, while table…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2023

Review Journal

Durango casino’s bilingual recruitment ads were ‘very successful,’ official says

Station Casinos' Durango will open Tuesday morning, following a successful hiring and recruitment push. Across the Las Vegas Valley, Durango billboards have been touting the jobs expected to be filled at the new casino. The signs include one reading, "Durango = Trabajos," which means jobs. The company, which is hiring 1400 employees, also created…

Jobs ・ 30 November 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you,…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

Eater Vegas

First Look at the Bars and Restaurants at the New Durango Casino

The Durango Casino & Resort is just weeks away from its rescheduled opening date. On December 5, the new property will debut in the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley, on a plot of land that Station Casinos has owned since 2000. Upon opening, the Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will boast more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Durango Casino pushes back grand opening to December

Originally scheduled for a grand opening on Nov. 20, the debut of Las Vegas' next major resort, Durango Casino, has been pushed back to Dec. 5. Owner Red Rock Resorts determined that the property wouldn't be able to reach its desired level of operations by the initial date and made the call to postpone. Key in the decision was the fact that…

Travel ・ 12 November 2023

Review Journal

Inspirada Station casino-resort in Henderson reveals renderings

Station Casinos has unveiled new renderings of its planned Inspirada hotel project in Henderson as it seeks approval for a development agreement with the city. The hotel project is proposed to have 201 rooms, about 58000 square feet of casino space and just under 7000 square feet of meeting space, according to documents filed with Henderson. The…

Travel ・ 12 November 2023

Eater Vegas

Las Vegas Replaces Another Casino Buffet With a New Food Hall

The food hall trend in Las Vegas is going absolutely nowhere, with yet another casino swapping out its buffet for a new food court-style dining venue. The Rio Hotel & Casino is replacing its Carnival World Buffet with the Canteen Food Hall, a hub that will bring in five new dining destinations - many with ties to restaurants currently found on the…

Land-based ・ 09 November 2023

World Casino News

Red Rock Delays the Casino Opening Until December 5th

The long-expected opening of Durango Casino and Resort in Nevada had been scheduled for November 20. However, as the day comes close, it becomes clear that the resort won't be open when expected. The reasons for the delay: As Red Rock Resorts announced, the opening will be delayed by more than two weeks, which means we won't be able to gamble in…

Travel ・ 08 November 2023

8 News Now

UPDATE: Durango Casino opening delayed, as company pursues 'first class' opening

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The highly-anticipated opening of Station Casinos' newest resort, Durango Casino and Resort, will be delayed, the company said Tuesday. The Durango Casino and Resort is now set to open on Dec. 5, a release from Station Casinos said Tuesday. The new resort was originally scheduled to open its doors on Nov. 20. Lorenzo Fertitta,…

Sports ・ 08 November 2023

news3lv.com

Durango Casino and Resort opening pushed back to December

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The debut of Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest valley has been pushed back by about two weeks. Station Casinos said in a statement Tuesday that the opening is rescheduled from Monday, Nov. 20, to Tuesday, Dec. 5. "We continue to prepare for the scheduled opening of our Durango Resort, which we have now moved to December 5,…

Travel ・ 08 November 2023