Las Vegas Casino News & Updates
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Henderson and Boulder Highway Casinos Change Hands
Ownership is shifting across several locals casinos: The Pass in downtown Henderson has been sold to the operator of Emerald Island and Rainbow Club, placing all three under one group, while Railroad Pass owner Joe DeSimone is taking over the Longhorn and Bighorn casinos, with plans to expand the Bighorn and renovate the Longhorn's 150-room hotel.
Read more →The Cromwell Reopens as The Vanderpump Hotel
After going offline for renovations in February 2026, the 188-room boutique property at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road has reopened as The Vanderpump Hotel, a Caesars Entertainment partnership with Lisa Vanderpump.
Read more →North Las Vegas' Poker Palace to Reopen as Club Fortune North
The former Poker Palace on Las Vegas Boulevard North, purchased by Truckee Gaming for $20 million in October 2025, is set to reopen in late June 2026 as Club Fortune North after a full multimillion-dollar remodel.
Read more →Athletics Stadium Construction Begins on Tropicana Site
Construction officially began on the new $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium for the Athletics on the former Tropicana site at the South Strip.
Read more →The Cosmopolitan Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas marked its 15th anniversary, having opened its doors on December 15, 2010. The property has become one of the Strip's most popular destinations and continues to be known for its design-forward suites and dining program.
Read more →Tropicana Las Vegas Imploded
The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas was imploded in a controlled demolition, clearing the way for a new Major League Baseball stadium for the Athletics and an integrated resort complex.
Read more →Durango Casino & Resort Marks First Anniversary
Station Casinos' Durango Casino & Resort celebrated its first anniversary in the southwest Las Vegas valley. The property opened December 5, 2023 and has drawn both locals and visitors with its upscale amenities and diverse dining options.
Read more →The Mirage Closes After 34 Years
The Mirage Hotel & Casino, the property that launched the modern era of Las Vegas mega-resorts when it opened in 1989, has officially closed its doors.
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