The $780 million project is expected to be the only unrestricted gaming property in a five-mile radius and is in one of the fastest-growing areas of the Las Vegas Valley.īoard of Directors Vice Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta said the public can expect a full-fledged grand opening. The resort, on South Durango Drive near the 215 Beltway, will feature 200 hotel rooms, convention and meeting space, a resort pool, outdoor social areas and free parking. 20, executives announced during an earnings call for parent company Red Rock Resorts on Thursday. (Durango Casino & Resort)ĭurango Casino & Resort, Station Casinos’ latest hotel-casino under development in the southwest valley, is expected to open on a Monday, Nov. In addition, pedestrians can now walk in front of Bellagio for the first time since August.įor more information about current Las Vegas shows, buffets, coupons, and good deals, go to Casino & Resort's marquee being tested. Although the trees that were closest to the Strip are gone forever, those near the lake were contained in large wooden boxes and moved to the south side of the property for safekeeping. Question:Are they going to replace the trees that were removed from the area in front of the Bellagio fountains for the Grand Prix race?Īnswer:They already have. The Plaza has announced that its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show will go off as usual at midnight from the roof of its hotel tower. Plaza fireworks: While the details of the big Strip fireworks show are yet to be disclosed, you can count on at least one pyrotechnic display downtown. It’s a rare move for a Las Vegas casino, but patrons will be rewarded Saturday with a reopening “open-bar bash” from 6 to 8 p.m. Temporary closure: Downtown’s Golden Gate will close on Monday for five days in order to replace the carpeting throughout. An interesting departure from the standard dark, closed-in casino design Durango features big picture windows looking out, resulting in refreshing natural light during the day. The 83,000-square-foot casino has 2,300 slots and 63 table games, but no poker room.

The property features several bars and restaurants, including an upscale food hall and The George, an indoor-outdoor venue that’s part of a dazzling sports book area. Located on the far southwest side of town at I-15 and Durango Drive, it’s considered a “locals” casino, but it’s aimed at an affluent crowd. Station Casinos’ glittering new $780 million Durango Casino & Resort has opened.

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