The poor, neglected Rio Las Vegas. The resort has fallen from its glory days of hosting the World Series of Poker. It’s off the Strip and it’s been neglected. It’s been sold by Caesars, and even considered a joke of many vacationers and locals for years. But now, it’s getting some attention. There was some talk that the whole complex would be torn down with a new baseball stadium to be built in its place, but that project has since been moved. So, the current landlord of Rio Las Vegas, Eric Birnbaum, has decided that a comprehensive renovation may be…

The Rio Las Vegas started to welcome guests back recently, and hosted the World Series of Poker. Now, the announcement has come that the property will be rebranded, with at least one of the towers named the Hyatt Regency. The move comes as part of a franchise agreement between Hyatt and Dreamscape Companies. The Rio was sold by Caesars Entertainment in December of 2019. “We are thrilled that Dreamscape will help us bring multiple Hyatt full-service brands to Las Vegas, starting with a Hyatt Regency hotel…” said Kimo Bertram, Hyatt’s Vice President of real estate and development. “We know Las…

Last week we told you that the last Caesars property in Las Vegas was set to open. Now the Rio Casino reopen date is official scheduled for December 22nd. The property will then welcome the 2020 WSOP Main Event final table on December 28th. The reopening of the Rio will mean that all Caesars regional casinos and hotels across the country will be welcoming guest. Also, when the doors open the Rio will debut their brand new William Hill Sports Book. Anthony Carano, President and COO of Caesars, said “…we recognize the incredible effort it has taken to reopen our…