Rio Hotel & Casino News

In the casino industry, it seems like doors just continue to open as properties are doing all they can to improve and attract more visitors.

Along with officially joining the Destination by Hyatt brand, phase one of Rio’s $340 million renovation included the full redesign and modernization of the all-suite resort’s 1,500-room Ipanema Tower.

A guest from Texas was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em at the Las Vegas casino when they completed a royal flush to earn $203,000 on a $5 wager.

Evans joins Fontainebleau Las Vegas following a tenure as Chief Marketing Officer at Dreamscape Companies, where he has overseen marketing during the renovations of the off-Strip Rio Hotel & Casino.

Today, we look at openings, expansions and even a couple of historic closings that have been announced since our last edition.

The Palazzo Villas feature living spaces ranging from 4,000 to 13,950 square-feet boasting patios and balconies, a private entrance and elegant amenities.

This coming Wednesday is the big day when the implosion of Tropicana Las Vegas takes place. If you are looking for ways to see the historic event, we have you covered in this week’s video.

The renovations include the addition of eight food and beverage destinations, the remodeling of 220,000 square feet of meetings and convention space, a revamped pool district and more.

The Million Dollar Pro Football Frenzy gives Rio Rewards Members the chance to win weekly and season-long prizes, including the grand prize of $1,000,000 if they pick enough winners during the regular season.

Tropicana Las Vegas closed its doors earlier this summer to make way for a Major League Baseball park. But luckily, for that one door closing, we have numerous others that are opening and changing for the better.

The historic 2024 World Series of Poker is officially behind us but before we look ahead, we have some massive records to highlight from this year’s event.

The Las Vegas resort announced the grand opening of the cocktail destination that pays homage to the rich bohemian culture and bustling social scene of Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Lapa neighborhood.

Casino City sits down with the affable Jack Effel, VP of the WSOP, who shares insights into the record-breaking 2024 Main Event and the factors that draw players back to Las Vegas year after year.

Here, we take a look at 10 announcements from casino-resorts who are planning to expand in one way or another.

Located right in the heart of the casino floor, Luckley Tavern & Grill is now open at the Las Vegas resort.

In this week's video, we discuss how the Las Vegas resort has undergone major changes to its rooms, casino floor, pool area, marquees, and even overhauled the food court.

Miller has a career spanning 28 years in the gaming and hospitality industry and a proven track record of success leading some of Las Vegas' most popular Strip resorts.

Trevor Scherrer will remain with the company until a successor is named and will continue to assist with the transition of his responsibilities.

A partnership between lighting designers Chris Kuroda and Andrew Giffin, the expansive installation features over three miles of programmable LEDs that can be seen from all over the Las Vegas Valley.

With only seven states in the U.S. offering legal online casinos, it is expected that more could be getting closer to launching this year.