The Las Vegas area is getting a new casino, as Boyd Gaming has broken ground on their Cadence Crossing Casino project in Henderson. The new property will be a state of the art facility and replace the Joker’s Wild Casino, which will be demolished in order to build more parking spaces.

Boyd Gaming’s upcoming casino, set to debut in mid-2026, will be a more modest addition compared to the sprawling resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The Cadence Crossing Casino will include a 10,000-square-foot gaming floor with 450 slot machines, along with several dining and beverage options that are still under wraps.

Boyd’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Steve Schutte, stated that the new casino will be a useful addition to the master-planned community of Cadence, and that the property would “…further expand our presence in Henderson as the Cadence community continues to grow in the years ahead.”

This comes as Boyd celebrates its 50th anniversary, and it’s their first new casino development in the Las Vegas area since the openings of Eastside Cannery and Aliante Casino in the city’s northern region. Future plans for the site include the addition of a hotel and expanded amenities.

Boyd Gaming was founded in 1975 by Sam Boyd and his son Bill Boyd, both seasoned figures in the Las Vegas gaming scene. The company quickly earned a reputation for fair play and strong management, growing steadily over the decades. Today, it operates properties across the U.S., but its roots remain firmly planted in Las Vegas.