Date: March 25, 2026
Category: Casino Operations & Tourism
Summary:
In a sign of the changing landscape of Las Vegas’s iconic poker scene, Resorts World Las Vegas has confirmed it will discontinue its poker room on March 30, 2026. A representative for the resort stated that while the poker room will close, new gaming opportunities will be introduced to replace it. The closure will leave just eight poker rooms open on the Las Vegas Strip, according to industry sources. This move comes amid a broader trend of declining in-person casino tourism, with the Las Vegas Strip’s gaming revenue reportedly falling 11% year-over-year in January 2026. Industry observers note a shift in demographics, with younger bettors increasingly favoring online platforms over traditional brick-and-mortar casino visits .
