Las Vegas Casino News & Updates

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.

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. The casino floor, Giada, and Drai's remain, with redesigned rooms and a new Vanderpump cocktail lounge.

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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. The renovated locals casino will feature new slots and a Boomer's race and sportsbook, but no poker room or table games.

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. The 33,000-seat ballpark is targeted for opening day 2028 and will anchor a new integrated resort.

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.

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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. The Tropicana operated on the South Strip for 67 years before closing in April 2024.

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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.

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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. The site will be transformed into Hard Rock Las Vegas, expected to open in 2027.

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