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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip

The most common refrain you'll hear from anyone who's been to Las Vegas - besides "what happens there stays there" - is how it's nothing like it used to be. Vegas has been evolving since the very first pair of dice rolled down a craps table like desert tumbleweed. And it just keeps changing, so much so that it's virtually impossible for a Vegas…
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9 reasons you won't recognize Las Vegas on your next trip
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Biggest Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…
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Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers

First-time visitors to Las Vegas can be surprised by how large many casinos are. The Strip is packed with resorts bigger than city blocks centered around filled gaming floors. But which one is the biggest? It depends on how you measure it. Going off square footage dedicated to gaming, Wynn has the largest casino with roughly 191400 square feet,…
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Las Vegas casinos, by the numbers
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$251,812 pai gow jackpot hits at Durango in Las Vegas

Having fun with friends might be part of what it's all about. Picking up some major cash along the way doesn't hurt either. Local player Ghassan Khalaf hit a 7-card straight flush playing pai gow at Durango, winning a progressive jackpot worth $251812, according to a Station Casinos blog entry. The winning hand hit around 9 p.m. The progressive…
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Super Bowl plus leap day propel Nevada casinos to record February

Statewide gaming revenue of $1.34 billion was the highest total ever recorded in February. Also, Strip resorts saw 9.5 percent more visitors than last February. Nevada hit a trifecta in February. With Las Vegas hosting Super Bowl LVIII and the month seeing the entirety of Chinese New Year and an extra day - given 2024 is a leap year - Nevada…
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Super Bowl plus leap day propel Nevada casinos to record February
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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider

Las Vegas beckons with its dazzling lights and electrifying energy, but the iconic come-ons can come with a hefty price tag. Venturing beyond the Las Vegas Strip, however, brings a world of benefits for both the budget-minded visitor and peace-seeking traveler. While money has little meaning in a city where $5000 can disappear with the draw of an…
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Las Vegas the Easy Way: Five Off-Strip Hotels to Consider
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Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?

There's good news on the Las Vegas resort swimming pool front - just about every pool is now open for the season, with some just days to weeks away. While some pools are open only to hotel guests, others open their doors to Southern Nevadans - sometimes with a fee attached. At most pools, guests can rent chairs, daybeds and cabanas. Here are some…
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Las Vegas pool season: Which resort pools are open to locals?
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10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts

Spanning approximately 110000 square feet, the casino at Wynn Las Vegas comes highly recommended by Mahdavi. "From high-limit salons to its variety of 1800-plus slot machines, this casino has so much to offer players," she says. Additionally, "Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art race and sportsbook as well as poolside gaming." The stylish decor is…
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Las Vegas casino memorabilia collectors ‘want to see the hobby thrive’

It was the early 1960s, and a young Jerry Vergatos wanted a T-shirt from Las Vegas. Instead, his dad, returning home from a Vegas trip, brought 10-year-old Jerry something else. It was a roulette chip from the Sahara hotel. "I got hooked on it," said Vergatos, who started collecting casino chips off and on until he got serious about in the early…
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Las Vegas casino memorabilia collectors ‘want to see the hobby thrive’
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Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects

Las Vegas is known around the world for its towering casino-resorts. But for all the massive projects that have been built in America's casino capital, there have also been many supersized ideas that never materialized. Here's a look at some never-built projects, from the Strip to the suburbs, as outlined in news reports, Clark County records and…
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Las Vegas has long history of never-built casinos, other big projects
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Pool season in Las Vegas: Opening dates for pools across the valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Temperatures are heating up across the Las Vegas valley, which means several casinos are gearing up to open up their pools for the season. Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino Friday, March 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Friday, March 8 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Palace Station Hotel & Casino Friday, March 8 9 a.m. - 7…
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5 top jackpots in February 2024 in the Las Vegas Valley

For a short month, February is packed with noted celebrations. From Black History Month to Groundhog Day, from St. Valentine's Day to Presidents Day, the second month of the year - every four years - even gets a Leap Day thrown in for good measure. Here are five of the more memorable conquests this past month in the Las Vegas Valley: 5. Two players…
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hit January Revenue Dip

Las Vegas Strip casinos stumbled at the outset of 2024, encountering their first monthly revenue downturn since the preceding summer as they stepped into the new year. The muffled rhythm of slot machines and softer clamor from the craps tables painted a quieter financial picture, with a near 4% retreat echoed from the vibrant revenue dances of…
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Nevada casinos win $1.27 billion in January despite lower numbers on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada casinos won $1.27 billion from gamblers in January, a month sandwiched between big resort openings in December and Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. After casinos shattered records in December with $1.43 billion in winnings, January's numbers were a step back, falling outside the Top 10 highest gaming wins on…
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2023 Las Vegas tourism ends with records for air passengers, casino wins

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Tourism is strong coming out of a record-breaking 2023, according to reports released Wednesday showing air travel and hotel revenues surging ahead. November was a hard act to follow, with high-rollers flocking to Las Vegas for the return of Formula One, but December didn't disappoint - even setting a record win for casinos on…
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Casinos win record $1.43 billion in December as momentum on Las Vegas Strip builds

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip won more than $900 million from gamblers in December, pushing Nevada to a record $1.43 billion in winnings, according to the Gaming Control Board. Fresh off a big month in November during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Strip continued to sizzle as the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened on Dec.…
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THINGS TO DO: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Durango Casino & Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Casino, and Green Valley Ranch, will welcome the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon with commemorative lion dances and colorful décor. The traditional dances will start with a blessing and continue throughout the casino floor, bringing good fortune and prosperity to all…
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Power Slap League coming to Las Vegas resort

In this photo provided by Zuffa LLC, Ryan Phillips slaps Rob Perez at a Power Slap event in Las Vegas, March 31, 2022. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via AP) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The Power Slap League is coming to a new Las Vegas casino next month. The controversial sport sees contestants slap each other the hardest they can to win the competitions. Power…
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$389,753 Mega Progressive jackpot hits at Paris Las Vegas

A visitor at a Las Vegas Strip casino will enjoy a crazy good time. The player won $389753 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Crazy 4 Poker at Paris Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. The jackpot hit around 11 a.m. Thursday. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Durango Nice work for 80 cents at one of the…
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Las Vegas Weekend Jackpots: Gamblers Hit High-Value Wins

Las Vegas Casinos Award High-Value Jackpots Over the Weekend Las Vegas, the city renowned worldwide for its vibrant nightlife, casinos, and entertainment shows, once again lived up to its reputation as a haven for gamblers. Over the past weekend, high-value jackpots were awarded to several fortunate gamblers, adding to the city's allure and its…
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Indy Gaming: After $600M renovation, what’s next for Las Vegas Convention Center?

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill said the facility now has more than 15.4 million square feet of meeting space -enough to attract additional events. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to…
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Las Vegas to turn blue for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Iconic Las Vegas sights and marquees will light up blue on Tuesday to show support for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. According to a release, Strip resorts, downtown properties, and businesses around the valley will illuminate messages of appreciation on their marquees and buildings will light up in blue to express support of…
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Las Vegas 2024: Events, Casino Transformations & Dining Trends

Las Vegas 2024: A Year of Events, Transformations, and Thrills Las Vegas, the'Entertainment Capital of the World,' is all set to roll into an eventful 2024. The city, fresh from the opening of two major casinos, Durango and Fontainebleau, in December 2023, is brimming with anticipation for a year packed with a variety of events, sports seasons, and…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Events take spotlight in Vegas in year ahead

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Following last year's whirlwind of new projects that culminated with two ­major casino openings in December, Durango and Fontainebleau, what's in store for 2024? You're reading a premium story. Read the full story with our Print & Digital Subscription. Read this story for free:…
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Las Vegas casinos look to ride hot streak into 2024

Las Vegas Strip casinos begin the new year on a hot streak after the F1 Formula race on the Las Vegas Strip in November provided a significant boost to the region and new openings in December created strong buzz. Las Vegas Strip gross gaming revenue jumped 22.6% year-over-year to $821M, which was the highest ever for the typically slow month and…
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Las Vegas casinos move away from live keno lounges

A recent closure of one of the last live keno lounges on the Strip has shed light on casino operators' shifting business approach to the game. There are dwindling options for a live keno lounge player. On the Strip, Caesars Entertainment ended lounge operations at Harrah's in mid-November, telling guests to play at Horseshoe resort-casino. Downtown…
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Jackpots worth $120,034, $100,020 hit on Las Vegas Strip

A pair of players celebrated their entry into 2024 with six-figure wins on the Las Vegas Strip. Marissa Marquez of Thornton, Colorado, won $120034 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot at 10 p.m. Monday playing I Luv Suits Poker at the Flamingo, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Marquez was visiting Las Vegas to celebrate her…
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Jackpots worth $120,034, $100,020 hit on Las Vegas Strip
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$360,552 Ultimate Texas Hold’em jackpot hits at Planet Hollywood on Strip

Laurie Sievenpiper of Canada won $360552 after hitting a Mega Progressive jackpot playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em poker Thursday at Planet Hollywood, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. Sievenpiper said she was visiting Las Vegas to celebrate Christmas with her parents and hit after two hours of playing. With the winnings, she plans…
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Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos post 2nd-highest wins on strength of F1 weekend

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip drove Nevada to its second-highest win on record in November, validating some expectations surrounding the return of Formula One racing to the valley. The Strip's win - $820992082 - was a gaudy 22.6% higher than November a year ago. The number fell about $14 million short of the Strip's all-time…
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Nevada, Las Vegas Strip casinos post 2nd-highest wins on strength of F1 weekend
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Record-Breaking Year in Las Vegas Sets Stage for New Heights in 2024

Las Vegas experienced unprecedented success in 2023, marking the city's most profitable year to date. As the year drew to a close, industry experts and analysts predicted that the momentum would carry over into 2024, setting the stage for even greater achievements. Both gaming and non-gaming sectors contributed to the city's remarkable growth. New…
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Record-Breaking Year in Las Vegas Sets Stage for New Heights in 2024
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Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023

It's hard to argue against the position that Las Vegas had its most successful year in its history in 2023. And what do you do after one successful run? Come back for more. That's what local gaming and tourism analysts figure will happen in 2024 after wrapping up a year filled with record gaming revenue and union contract signings, airport…
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Las Vegas may have had it’s best year ever in 2023
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Las Vegas Advisor: Fontainebleau resort opens in Las Vegas

Another week, another big opening in Las Vegas. Actually, it's rare for two major casinos to open in one month, but following the debut of Durango Casino on Dec. 5, the long- awaited Fontainebleau followed on Dec. 13. The massive $3.7 billion resort that's been in some stage of building (or just sitting) since 2007 started fast with a welcome bash…
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Hotel, Leisure Workers Employed at Peak Level in Las Vegas

The leisure and hospitality sector in Las Vegas shed nearly 60% of its jobs essentially overnight in 2000, and it's taken more than three years to recover. But now those jobs have reached a new peak. As of October, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows leisure and hospitality employment was above 302000, approximately 10000 more employees than in…
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Hotel, Leisure Workers Employed at Peak Level in Las Vegas
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Fontainebleau has finally arrived in Las Vegas. Was it worth the wait?

If you watched football on Sunday, you saw the ads. If you were on the Las Vegas Strip last week, you might have seen the crowds. But they weren't near Caesars or Bellagio or Wynn. They were on the north end of the Strip, which, if you'd said was cursed because it's tried for years to become more popular, few would doubt you. Especially when it…
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Fontainebleau has finally arrived in Las Vegas. Was it worth the wait?
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Las Vegas Advisor: New Durango casino targets affluent crowd

Station Casinos' glittering new $780 million Durango Casino & Resort has opened. 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. The property features several bars and restaurants, including an upscale food hall and The George, an ­indoor-outdoor venue…
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Two new casinos opening in Las Vegas, one in huge blue tower on Strip

LAS VEGAS - After a hiatus of more than two years, Las Vegas is seeing two new casinos open back to back. The Fontainebleau, at the north end of the Strip, will welcome its first guests on Wednesday, Dec. 13; last week, Durango opened just off the beltway in Spring Valley. The $3.7 billion Fontainebleau occupies an imposing 67-story blue glass…
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Two new casinos opening in Las Vegas, one in huge blue tower on Strip
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Initial impressions of the stunning new Durango Casino & Resort

The Southwest Valley finally has a resort to call its own. The 15-story Durango Casino & Resort is now open with dining, drinking, gaming and more than 200 hotel rooms, but does Station Casinos' latest property live up to the hype? A few thoughts: The place is gorgeous. Durango has something you don't see often in Vegas-a casino floor with windows…
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Initial impressions of the stunning new Durango Casino & Resort
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New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas

Las Vegas seemingly has gambling options around every corner. You can add one more casino property to the map as patrons were welcomed to the brand-new Durango Casino and Resort, which officially opened for business on Tuesday in the southwest Las Vegas valley. Visitors were given their first look at the $780 million, 15-story property more than…
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New Durango Casino Debuts In Las Vegas
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New Meetings-Friendly Casino Resort Opens in Metro Vegas

Nine miles from the Strip, Durango Casino & Resort has 25000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. With both leisure and business-group demand strong in Las Vegas, the addition of a 209-room resort with 20000 square feet of formal meeting space offers planners another option for small to mid-sized events. In late November, Durango Casino…
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Las Vegas has a brand-new casino in the valley (NASDAQ:RRR)

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) opened its first casino in 15 years on Tuesday with the Durango Casino and Resort aimed squarely at the Las Vegas locals market. Notably, the Durango is the only casino in a five-mile radius of the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley. The $780M Durango is Red Rock's (RRR) first new locals casino since 2008, when…
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Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos' Durango Resort & Casino opened its doors to the public for the first time Tuesday. The 200-room, 83000-square-foot-casino property is parent company Red Rock Resorts' first new property in more than a decade. The property has 2300 slot machines and 60 table games, a 25000-square-foot, 11-stall "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall, four…
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Durango casino’s grand opening in southwest Las Vegas
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A Sleek New Hotel Just Opened In Las Vegas

A $780-million off-strip property, Durango Casino & Resort offers 209 desert-chic guest rooms, a state-of-the-art sportsbook, and an elevated food hall experience you don't want to miss. Big things are happening both on an off the Las Vegas strip these days. Earlier this week, Durango Casino & Resort opened just ten miles shy of the strip, and…
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Inside Durango Casino and Resort: Las Vegas's new $780 million, 15-story casino built miles away from famous Sin City strip is just for LOCALS

A new $780 million casino and hotel has opened in Las Vegas with a day-long celebration and a nighttime fireworks display. The Durango Casino and Resort was built about 10 miles away from the famous Sin City strip and will target locals rather than tourists. The 15-story hotel, with more than 200 rooms and suites, is Station Casinos' 17th…
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Inside Durango Casino and Resort: Las Vegas's new $780 million, 15-story casino built miles away from famous Sin City strip is just for LOCALS
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Fireworks show lights up southwest Las Vegas valley sky in celebration of Durango Casino & Resort's opening

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Fireworks lit up the sky in the southwest Las Vegas valley Tuesday in celebration of the opening of the newest Station Casino - Durango Casino & Resort. The fireworks show rounded off the opening day which started with a ribbon- cutting ceremony in the morning. Throughout the day, Durango saw a packed house as thousands of people…
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Fireworks show lights up southwest Las Vegas valley sky in celebration of Durango Casino & Resort's opening
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Durango sparkles on opening day as locals, tourists flock to newest Vegas casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A couple of hours after the doors opened at Las Vegas' newest casino - the Durango - a long line developed outside the Ai Pono Cafe inside the resort's "Eat Your Heart Out" food hall. The Hawaiian-themed eatery is Gene Villiatora's first foray into the Las Vegas restaurant scene. The eccentric chef says the opening defied his…
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Durango sparkles on opening day as locals, tourists flock to newest Vegas casino
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Sprawling hotel-casino catering to locals opening southwest of Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS >> Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from the resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, a subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and…
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Sprawling hotel-casino catering to locals opening southwest of Vegas Strip
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Looking back at Station Casinos rich history in Las Vegas as 14th property opens

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The grand opening of the new Durango Casino and Resort marked Station Casinos 14th property on Tuesday. The first Station Casinos property was Palace Station which opened in 1976 as "The casino in Las Vegas" and was then renamed "The Bingo Palace" and finally renamed in 1984 when Frank Fertitta Jr. bought out his partner. Ten…
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Looking back at Station Casinos rich history in Las Vegas as 14th property opens
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Durango Casino and Resort promises economic boost, entertainment in southwest valley

Las Vegas (KSNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort is now open for all to enjoy. The property opened its doors Tuesday morning to a large crowd. The hotel boasts 200 rooms and 2300 slots, as well as fine dining and a large food court. Visitors stopping by the casino for the first time also bragged about the sportsbook. This Henderson resident says…
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Durango Casino and Resort promises economic boost, entertainment in southwest valley
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Durango Casino and Resort arrives with grand opening in southwest valley

Durango Casino & Resort opens to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Photojournalist Marco Tavares | KSNV) LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - Durango Casino & Resort is ready to make its debut. The new Station Casinos property opened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, bringing the southwest Las Vegas valley its first hotel-casino resort. A fireworks show will cap off the…
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Durango Casino and Resort arrives with grand opening in southwest valley
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One of Las Vegas's Most Exciting New Hotels Just Opened 10 Miles Off the Strip

Las Vegas's Durango Casino & Resort, opened today in southwest Las Vegas. The 17th property by Station Casinos is about 10 miles off the strip - and yet, it's well worth a visit. With multiple entrances, guests can access the gaming floor, the hotel's entire culinary district, and hotel tower with ease. The resort, curated by Albie Colotto of…
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Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting, fireworks for grand opening

Posted at 9:12 AM, Dec 05, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Durango Casino and Resort officially opened its doors to the Las Vegas valley on Tuesday morning. Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony, fireworks for grand opening Casino officials said they will also have a fireworks display by Grucci, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. Full…
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Durango Casino and Resort hosts ribbon-cutting, fireworks for grand opening
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6 Things to Know About Las Vegas’s New Durango Casino

The first of two casinos debuting this December will open its doors today. The Durango Resort and Casino opens at 10 a.m. at 6915 S Durango Drive, near the 215 Beltway, in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. The 201-room casino and resort broke ground in March of last year, more than 20 years after the Station Casinos company first acquired…
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What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?

Station Casinos wants to double its presence in Southern Nevada in the next 10 years, but the company says it hasn't decided what it will build after Durango. "With six future development sites all in high net worth, high-growth areas of the valley, all conveniently located around the (215 Beltway), much like Durango, we think we have the best…
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What are Station Casinos plans for development in Las Vegas after opening Durango?
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Sprawling casino and hotel catering to locals is opening in southwest Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and a…
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Sprawling casino and hotel catering to locals is opening in southwest Las Vegas Valley
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Station Casinos opens doors on Durango Resort, its next generation of luxury

The pool area is seen at the new Durango Resort during a preview of the property Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. The newest Station Casinos resort opens today, Dec. 5, 2023, at the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 | 6 a.m. Patrons who step into the new Durango Resort for the initial time should notice something distinct: It's…
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Employees, locals share excitement as Durango Casino and Resort's opening nears

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The $780 million Durango Casino and Resort seems to be all the buzz in the southwest Las Vegas valley. After pushing the opening date back for more time to train staff and get things ready, its doors are officially opening on Tuesday. "It's been two weeks, they delayed it, but we are ready and can't wait," Cal Powell, Bartender…
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Employees, locals share excitement as Durango Casino and Resort's opening nears
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Sprawling casino and hotel catering to locals is opening southwest of Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas is getting its first ground-up casino in more than two years, with the debut of a modest $780 million property several miles from resort-lined Strip that will cater more to local residents than international tourists. Station Casinos, subsidiary of publicly traded Red Rock Resorts Inc., planned a daylong celebration and a…
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Sprawling casino and hotel catering to locals is opening southwest of Las Vegas Strip
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Southwest Las Vegas business owners ready to welcome Durango Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The $780 million Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas is just the latest big project in an area that is booming as much as any in the valley. In an already busy part of town, the casino's opening - doors open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday - is sure to add traffic for other area businesses. Businesses like the Royalty Pet Spa,…
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Southwest Las Vegas business owners ready to welcome Durango Casino
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Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt

The company has six potential casino parcels totaling 500 acres throughout the valley. Tuesday morning's opening of the $780 million Durango Casino Resort comes 15 years after the company opened its last development. Red Rock Resorts President Scott Kreeger said a dry spell like that won't be repeated. The company already has a few locations in…
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Durango casino heralds a new Red Rock Resorts growth spurt
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Station Casinos’ Durango opens Tuesday

Durango General Manager David Horn knows exactly which spot he wants to be in before the resort-casino's doors open for the first time. He envisions himself standing at the center of the casino in the Oasis Bar, elevated over the pit and slot areas, as the expected thousands of visitors take in Station Casinos' newest property for the first…
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Durango casino’s bilingual recruitment ads were ‘very successful,’ official says

Station Casinos' Durango will open Tuesday morning, following a successful hiring and recruitment push. Across the Las Vegas Valley, Durango billboards have been touting the jobs expected to be filled at the new casino. The signs include one reading, "Durango = Trabajos," which means jobs. The company, which is hiring 1400 employees, also created…
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Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you,…
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Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort
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First Look at the Bars and Restaurants at the New Durango Casino

The Durango Casino & Resort is just weeks away from its rescheduled opening date. On December 5, the new property will debut in the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley, on a plot of land that Station Casinos has owned since 2000. Upon opening, the Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will boast more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and…
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First Look at the Bars and Restaurants at the New Durango Casino
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Las Vegas Advisor: Durango Casino pushes back grand opening to December

Originally scheduled for a grand opening on Nov. 20, the debut of Las Vegas' next major resort, Durango Casino, has been pushed back to Dec. 5. Owner Red Rock Resorts determined that the property wouldn't be able to reach its desired level of operations by the initial date and made the call to postpone. Key in the decision was the fact that…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Durango Casino pushes back grand opening to December
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Inspirada Station casino-resort in Henderson reveals renderings

Station Casinos has unveiled new renderings of its planned Inspirada hotel project in Henderson as it seeks approval for a development agreement with the city. The hotel project is proposed to have 201 rooms, about 58000 square feet of casino space and just under 7000 square feet of meeting space, according to documents filed with Henderson. The…
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Inspirada Station casino-resort in Henderson reveals renderings
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Las Vegas Replaces Another Casino Buffet With a New Food Hall

The food hall trend in Las Vegas is going absolutely nowhere, with yet another casino swapping out its buffet for a new food court-style dining venue. The Rio Hotel & Casino is replacing its Carnival World Buffet with the Canteen Food Hall, a hub that will bring in five new dining destinations - many with ties to restaurants currently found on the…
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Las Vegas Replaces Another Casino Buffet With a New Food Hall
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Red Rock Delays the Casino Opening Until December 5th

The long-expected opening of Durango Casino and Resort in Nevada had been scheduled for November 20. However, as the day comes close, it becomes clear that the resort won't be open when expected. The reasons for the delay: As Red Rock Resorts announced, the opening will be delayed by more than two weeks, which means we won't be able to gamble in…
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Red Rock Delays the Casino Opening Until December 5th
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UPDATE: Durango Casino opening delayed, as company pursues 'first class' opening

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The highly-anticipated opening of Station Casinos' newest resort, Durango Casino and Resort, will be delayed, the company said Tuesday. The Durango Casino and Resort is now set to open on Dec. 5, a release from Station Casinos said Tuesday. The new resort was originally scheduled to open its doors on Nov. 20. Lorenzo Fertitta,…
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UPDATE: Durango Casino opening delayed, as company pursues 'first class' opening
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Durango Casino and Resort opening pushed back to December

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - The debut of Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest valley has been pushed back by about two weeks. Station Casinos said in a statement Tuesday that the opening is rescheduled from Monday, Nov. 20, to Tuesday, Dec. 5. "We continue to prepare for the scheduled opening of our Durango Resort, which we have now moved to December 5,…
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Durango Casino and Resort opening pushed back to December
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Station Casinos pushes back opening date of new resort in southwest Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - After announcing in August that Station Casinos would open its new resort in the southwest Las Vegas Valley in late November, the company on Tuesday advised that it has pushed back the opening date. In August, Station Casinos said it would open the doors on Durango Casino & Resort on Monday, Nov. 20. However, according to…
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The New Durango Casino in Las Vegas Pushes Back Its Opening

Red Rock Resorts has delayed the planned opening of its $780 million Durango Casino and Resort, pushing the opening back into December. Saying that the new property will not yet be completed by the planned November 20 opening, the southwest Las Vegas casino is now eyeing December 5 for its big debut. The delay was announced during the company's…
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The New Durango Casino in Las Vegas Pushes Back Its Opening
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Red Rock delays opening of Durango resort until Dec. 5

The $780 million hotel-casino was scheduled to open on Nov. 20, but portions of the resort were not complete. Red Rock Resorts has postponed the planned opening of its $780 million Durango Casino and Resort by more than two weeks, saying portions of the southwest Las Vegas property would not be complete by the Nov. 20 announced opening. The new…
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Red Rock delays opening of Durango resort until Dec. 5
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Durango Casino & Resort Readies to Open in Las Vegas

The Durango Casino & Resort will open its doors in southwest Las Vegas next month. Taking cues from the warm hues and vibrant landscapes that define the desert, the property is an interplay of stone-clad floors and walls, texture, light, and neutral tones. Seamlessly attached to the lobby, the lobby bar and lounge is a hidden gem of cozy nooks and…
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Durango Casino & Resort Readies to Open in Las Vegas
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Ambitious Vegas Steakhouse Nicco’s Will Open At The New Durango Casino

In Las Vegas, a city that celebrates indulgence like no other, steak is often the most important meal of the day. So of course the new off-Strip Durango resort (a $780 million Station Casinos property) will open with a lavish modern steakhouse to anchor its dining collection on November 20. Here's an exclusive first look at Nicco's Prime Cuts &…
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Ambitious Vegas Steakhouse Nicco’s Will Open At The New Durango Casino
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Station elevation: Durango Casino could help define southwest Las Vegas

The time is right. Southwest Valley residents who have been scooting out to Green Valley Ranch Resort or in the other direction, to Summerlin's Red Rock Resort, are about to have their very own Station Casinos luxury destination in their own backyard. The $780 million Durango Casino & Resort is primed to open on November 20 at the corner of the…
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Station elevation: Durango Casino could help define southwest Las Vegas
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Get a First Look at the Durango Casino’s Glitzy New Lounge

The Durango Casino and Resort opens in just over a month, on November 20, 2023. When it opens, the brand-new property from Station Casinos will boast more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and meeting spaces, a pool, and 15 restaurants and bars. The centerpiece of the Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will be the Bel-Aire Lounge. Poised to…
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Get a First Look at the Durango Casino’s Glitzy New Lounge
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Reservations open for Durango Casino & Resort near Las Vegas: Travel Weekly

Station Casinos' newest suburban property features 209 rooms and suites with an 83000-square-foot casino, sports book, 20000 square feet of meetings space, three restaurants, the Bel-Aire Lounge and the Eat Your Heart Out Food Hall. Rooms and suites, designed by Dallas-based Looney & Associates, are described as having a modern desert…
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Reservations open for Durango Casino & Resort near Las Vegas: Travel Weekly
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Reservations open for new casino-resort opening in southwest Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Station Casinos on Monday announced that reservations have opened for its "newest luxury resort set to debut in southwest Las Vegas." Located at the corner of Interstate 215 (I-215) beltway and Durango Drive, Station Casinos will open the doors on its Durango Casino & Resort property on Nov. 20. As such, the company says…
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Reservations open for new casino-resort opening in southwest Las Vegas Valley
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Station Casinos launches updated app for guests

Station Casinos has launched a new app, STN Mobile, which the company says will "enhance the guest experience." Station Casinos owns and operates a number of properties in Las Vegas, including Red Rock Resort Casino & Spa, Green Valley Ranch and the soon to be opened Durango Casino & Resort. The company declined to say how many users have…
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Station Casinos launches updated app for guests
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Station Casinos To Unveil New Durango Casino In Las Vegas This November

Station Casinos is betting big in Las Vegas and the opening of the new Durango Casino Resort in November is expected to be just the beginning of some major expansion plans for the years to come. The new property continues the company's plans to grow considerably in southern Nevada and doubling its current size in the region by 2030. Durango offers…
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Station Casinos To Unveil New Durango Casino In Las Vegas This November
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Station's latest big bet: Durango Casino & Resort: Travel Weekly

The 209-room resort will have an 83000-square-foot casino with the latest slots and table games as well as high-limit slot and table-game rooms. Stone floors and walls will greet guests in a lobby filled with natural light. The lobby flows into a bar with distinctive nooks, sofas and art that create a comfortable space to work, converse or…
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Station's latest big bet: Durango Casino & Resort: Travel Weekly
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Durango Casino & Resort Receives 25,000 Job Applications Ahead of Opening

Image Source: Durango Casino & Resort The project, which is due to open on November 20, 2023, and received a formal go-ahead from the Nevada Gaming Commission earlier this week, will be one of the biggest developments in the Silver State and bolster the local job market as well as create more opportunities for holidaymakers to enjoy gambling and…
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Durango Casino & Resort Receives 25,000 Job Applications Ahead of Opening
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Nevada Gaming Commission gives final regulatory approval for Durango Casino

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Nevada gaming commissioners have given the final regulatory green light to Red Rock Resorts to open the new Durango Casino. The property is scheduled to open on Nov. 20 in the southwest part of the valley. Durango Casino's General Manager, David Horn, told commissioners the property will be considered one of the company's luxury…
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Durango Casino and Resort hiring ahead of grand opening

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The property in southwest Las Vegas opens in nearly two months. I spoke to workers and applicants about how hiring is going at a time when several other major venues are also opening. Like many others, Liz Witrago, who has worked at the MGM Grand, Vdara, is one of several people who are interested in a career at the new Durango…
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Durango casino plans to hire 1,200 workers

The Durango casino-resort, Station Casinos' latest project, announced Monday it plans to fill 1200 positions for its Nov. 20 targeted opening. Table games dealers, slot attendants, public area porters, housekeeping, security, and food and beverage front of house and back of house are among some of the jobs available. Applicants that are interested…
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Durango casino plans to hire 1,200 workers
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Nevada, Las Vegas Strip set records as casinos reel in $1.4 billion in July

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - They say don't bet against the house, and Nevada showed that's truer than ever with an all-time record gaming win in July: $1.4 billion, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Gaming Control Board. The number - $1403951426 to be precise - eclipsed a 2-year-old record from July 2021 by a little more than $44 million.…
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Find the Speakeasy Bar Inside Las Vegas’s New Durango Casino

The new Durango Casino and Resort in southwest Las Vegas is shaping up to be worth its years-long hype, with plans to open bars and restaurants this fall that tap into trends Las Vegas locals and tourists have been clamoring for in recent years. As previously announced, the new resort from Station Casinos will have highly sought-after offerings…
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Find the Speakeasy Bar Inside Las Vegas’s New Durango Casino
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Durango Casino in Las Vegas

The long-awaited Durango Casino and Resort in Las Vegas is nearing its opening. Set to open on November 20, 2023, the brand-new property from Station Casinos will introduce yet another offering to the booming southwest part of the valley. Upon opening, the Durango Casino (6915 S Durango Drive) will boast more than 200 hotel rooms, convention and…
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Durango Casino in Las Vegas
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Gamblers' Paradise: Top countries that suggest outstanding casino spots

8/21/23, 4:25 PM ByCanarian Weekly Travel Gambling is truly a global activity. People from all over like to gamble and make money while being entertained. That's why online casinos have become so popular in the past decades. However, a vast number of users still prefer visiting physical casinos. The experience of gambling physically just can't be…
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Gamblers' Paradise: Top countries that suggest outstanding casino spots
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Las Vegas Advisor: New $780M casino-hotel sets opening date for November

An opening date for the next big Las Vegas casino has been announced. The $780 million Durango Casino and Hotel will open its doors on Nov. 20, the Monday following the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Located in the southwest part of town off the I-215 beltway at Durango Drive, the new casino does not incorporate the "Station" name, as do many Station…
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Las Vegas Advisor: New $780M casino-hotel sets opening date for November
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