The management of Rio Las Vegas has announced the official return of live keno to its casino floor, marking a significant step in the ongoing revitalization of the off-Strip resort. The new gaming offering officially launched on February 4, 2026, bringing back a classic casino experience that had been absent from the property for several years. This addition is part of a broader effort by the current ownership to refresh the gaming floor and provide a more diverse array of entertainment options for visitors. The newly established keno lounge features a dedicated desk that is staffed daily from 10 a.m….

Rio Las Vegas secured ten honors in the Las Vegas Review-Journal 2025 Best of Las Vegas awards. The resort earned three gold, three silver, and four bronze medals across several categories including entertainment, dining, and nightlife. This recognition comes during an extensive multi-phase transformation of the property, which is located just off the main Las Vegas Strip. In the entertainment sector, the acrobatic production WOW – The Vegas Spectacular took home the gold award for Best Acrobatic Show. The long-standing magic act Penn and Teller also received a gold award for Best Magic Show. The Empire Strips Back, a newer…

Las Vegas is always changing and innovating, and the Penn & Teller Casino Monte game is a great example. This newly developed product from Adventura Gaming specifically fort Rio Las Vegas and combines the celebrity of Penn & Teller with top-tier game play. The company recently announce the launch of Penn & Teller Casino Monte on March 3rd. This groundbreaking casino table game, featuring the legendary duo Penn & Teller, is the first of its kind—a celebrity-branded table game designed to attract new audiences to casinos. Penn & Teller Casino Monte is designed to be a fun and accessible experience…

Rio Las Vegas is celebrating 35 years of history, after opening on January 15th 1990. Since that time it has attracted locals and visitors alike with its vibrant design, unique amenities, and memorable experiences. Now under Dreamscape Companies, Rio is honoring its legacy while embracing a bold new future. And now, guests can save 35% on room rates for stays through 31 August 2025, when booked by 31 January. Available exclusively when you book direct at official website. To commemorate this significant milestone, the resort is celebrating with exclusive anniversary specials as well as the reopening of VooDoo Lounge with…

The newly redesigned Rio Las Vegas has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. As part of the Destination by Hyatt brand and award-winning World of Hyatt loyalty program, Rio connects guests and members to both the people and place of Las Vegas – offering guests a sense of belonging and the immersive experiences they crave. Rio is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies. Phase one of Rio’s renovation included the full redesign and modernization of the all-suite resort’s 1,500-room Ipanema Tower featuring a new look…

We’ve been following the renovations at the Rio Las Vegas for quite a while. And now, the property has announced that the initial phase of the upgrades has been completed. This is an ongoing project which began back in 2023, and may take another year or two for completion. In fact, we visited the resort back in May of this year to have a look around, and you can find that video below.   In this first phase, significant upgrades were made. This included the introduction of eight new dining options, a complete overhaul of the 220,000 square feet of…