Huge Plans for Station Casinos 50th Anniversary

Station Casinos has announced a comprehensive multimillion-dollar investment strategy across its Southern Nevada portfolio as the company prepares for its 50th anniversary on July 1. The initiative includes significant expansions at its newest resort and large-scale renovations at several established locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The most substantial portion of the capital investment is directed toward Durango Casino and Resort in southwest Las Vegas. The company recently began a second phase of development at the property with a price tag of 385 million dollars. This project follows the December completion of a new high-limit slot room and a 2,000-space…

Green Valley Ranch Getting Major Upgrades

Station Casinos has announced a major renovation project at Green Valley Ranch, continuing its strategy of reinvesting in its properties across the Las Vegas Valley. The company confirmed that nearly 500 hotel rooms and suites at the resort will undergo a full redesign, with the project expected to be completed in phases through next year. Ken Janssen, vice president and general manager of Green Valley Ranch, said the goal of the project is to update the resort’s accommodations with modern design and upgraded features. He noted that the rooms and suites will be “completely reimagined” to align with the overall…

Station Casinos: Out with the Old, In with the New

In July of this year, we reported about Station Casinos decision to close and demolish three of their Las Vegas properties. Those included Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, and Texas Station. Shortly afterward, the company announced a fourth casino, Wild Wild West, would also be torn down. Now, however, the company has revealed even bigger plans to expand their presence in Nevada. Station Casinos’ parent company, Red Rock Resorts, said that be 2030 they hope to six new casinos added to their Nevada portfolio, which would “basically double the size” of Station operations in the state. One new property that is…

Three Las Vegas Casinos to be Demolished

This week’s gambling news finds three Las Vegas casinos closing forever. Having been shut down since the pandemic began, many of these were never able to re-open, and now they will be demolished. Additionally, another hotel right on The Vegas Strip has closed to make room for a mystery project. Could it be a new Las Vegas Casino Resort? Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling, where we had quite the scare over the weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. More on that in just a moment. Up first: Even with the record revenue numbers we’ve…

Station Casinos Closing Several Properties

The pandemic challenged the gaming industry. And while Vegas has recovered nicely, Station Casinos has had to make some difficult choices. Now, the decision has been make to demolish three of their properties. Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson have all been closed since the pandemic began. But as other casinos were able to reopen in the aftermath, those sites have remained shuttered. Their customers have moved on to new sites, making the ultimate decision to close them forever a simple one. The land those casinos occupied was over 107 acres of prime real estate, which will be sold….

Station Casinos Celebrate 45th Anniversary in Vegas

Station Casinos commemorated its 45th anniversary in Las Vegas with fireworks shows at their Palace Station casino earlier this week. They will keep the party going for the Independence Day weekend, with additional shows at both Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch casinos. Station’s properties will also be offering specials for dining, gaming, and hotels for Las Vegas locals during the month. A representative from Station Casinos said, “Guests will enjoy specialty-themed desserts offered at all Lucky Penny, Brass Fork, and steakhouse locations.” Stations, along with Affinity, Boyd Gaming and Golden Entertainment, dominate the casino market for Las Vegas locals….