Red Rock Resorts has announced a $385 million investment for the next phase of expansion at Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas. The new development will be built on the north side of the existing property and will add roughly 275,000 square feet of new space. Construction on this phase is set to begin in January 2026, with completion expected around mid-2027. The expansion will introduce a 36-lane bowling center, a luxury movie theater complex, additional dining venues including a food hall, and an expanded casino floor with about 400 more slot machines. This follows the first expansion phase,…

Boyd Gaming has confirmed it will demolish the long-closed Eastside Cannery hotel-casino and sell the property for residential development. The move ends years of speculation about the fate of the site on Boulder Highway, which has been dormant since the COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020. The Eastside Cannery has remained closed since Nevada’s statewide casino closures more than five years ago. Boyd Gaming, which owns the property, determined that demand in the local market did not justify reopening the resort. Company officials said the decision followed a lengthy review of financial and operational considerations. Built in 2008, the Eastside Cannery featured…

New Las Vegas projects and construction is always popping up, but even the most promising and exciting plans don’t always work out. So, This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at four Sin City projects: Two open now, and two under construction, that might not make it another year. For every Las Vegas player who wins, there are many players who lose. And for every Las Vegas project that succeeds, there are many projects that fail.  Now, the city’s new baseball stadium and that high-speed rail project are in jeopardy. But let’s begin with one of Sin City’s biggest gambles ever:…

A new attraction called The Magicians Room has opened at the Linq Promenade, promising a blend of interactive gaming and theatrical illusion. The venue is being developed and operated by Las Vegas–based Pompey Entertainment, and it aims to offer a two-stage experience to visitors. Upon arrival, guests will enter a modern arcade area built around crane machines and interactive claw games. That section is described as a “crane-only” arcade, with a nostalgic edge designed to entice visitors as they explore. From there, a concealed entrance leads to the magic showroom, where audiences can view live performances. Access to the magic…

If you’re headed to the National Finals Rodeo in Sin City this December, then listen up: After all the riding, roping, and wrangling there’s still plenty to see, do, and enjoy. So, if you’re attending, we got you covered with how to do Las Vegas country style! Nearly 200,000 people will be attending the NFR in Las Vegas December 4th through the 13th for a 10-day competition in everything from steer wrestling to barrel racing! And This Week in Gambling, we’re sharing the country concerts, comedy shows, and special events that will bring it all together! What better way to…

Tourism and gaming revenue in Las Vegas both posted declines in September, extending a nine-month stretch of weak visitor numbers even as Nevada’s overall gaming win remains ahead of last year. According to figures from the local convention authority and the state gaming regulator, Las Vegas recorded 3.1 million visitors in September, an 8.8 percent drop compared to the same month in 2024. That amounts to roughly 300,000 fewer guests visiting the city. The decline in the core Las Vegas market was driven largely by weaker mid-week traffic and a smaller convention calendar. Convention attendance fell 18.7 percent to 428,400,…