Everyone else is doing it, so now there are plans for Ellis Island Casino renovations. The off-Strip property is making plans to expand their gaming floor and install a brand new sports book area. The resort will increase the property by more than 6,400 square feet, as indicated in the planning documents submitted to Clark County. Those planning documents indicate that Ellis Island Casino has eliminated the 2,800-square-foot microbrewery to facilitate this expansion. The forthcoming structure will be positioned much closer to the sidewalk, and it will incorporate rooftop access upon completion. Officials anticipate the project’s conclusion within eight to…

The fight to have the most iconic Las Vegas casino is one that never sleeps. In fact, one is even themed after the city that never sleeps: New York, New York! And now, owners MGM have big plans for their property themed after the Big Apple! The company has announced plans for a $63 million remodel of over 1,800 rooms and 150 suites. The company tasked with this project is HVS Design, and they stated in a press release that the remodel “will feature vibrant new designs and upgraded in-room amenities”. In the simplest of terms, MGM wants to make…

The economic recovery from the Covid pandemic continues for Las Vegas Strip casinos. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reported March was the 3rd highest monthly gambling revenue ever recorded for resorts up and down the Boulevard, while the state reached it’s 2nd highest revenue figured of all time. Strip casinos hauled in over $745 million, which was up nearly 50% from the same time last year.  As a whole, the state brought in $1.35 billion in revenue, second only to the $1.59 billion earned in July of 2021. All of this began back in March of 2021 when Nevada…

There are confirmed plans for a new Las Vegas Station Casino. Currently, the company has six properties in and around Sin City. They recently received approval from the Clark County Commission for a new casino southwest of the Strip. Approval means construction could start early next year for the 200-room tower dubbed “Durango, a Station Casinos Resort” near the 215 Beltway, company officials said. Bob Finch, chief operating officer for Station parent company Red Rock Resorts, termed the project a next-generation attraction for local residents. He said it could open late next year. A cost estimate is expected in coming…

Get ready for the “New Vegas” when Las Vegas casinos reopen. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is looking at things such as restricting the number of people inside a casino at one time and temperature checks of guests. Control Board Chairwoman Sandra Morgan on Monday said admission restrictions are among the policies the three-member board is considering as the gaming industry prepares for reopening properties after being financially clobbered by closures brought upon by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. The only time occupancy has been a concern in the past is during special events, such as a property opening,…

A planned downtown Las Vegas casino will feature a 459-foot-tall, 777-room hotel tower and 117,740 square feet of gaming space where the Las Vegas Club once stood on Fremont Street, according to documents submitted with the city. Derek Stevens, owner of The D casino downtown, is listed as owner and chief executive officer of the 18 Fremont project, a reference to the property address. According to documents filed with the Las Vegas Planning Commission, the property will have a 1,526-space parking garage across Main Street that will be connected to the casino via a sky bridge. More about the new…