Las Vegas Casino Closures Outnumber Openings Since 2020
Las Vegas has seen more casino closures in the last five years than openings, a rarity in its history. Read about all the openings and closings since 2020 here.
Articles by John Mehaffey
Remembering Eastside Cannery
Eastside Cannery was the newest Las Vegas locals casino when it closed in March 2020. It is now being demolished. Read about the casino’s past here.
Best and Worst Craps Bets
Craps can be one of the best casino games. Players must know which bets to make and avoid avoid to receive the best return. Learn the house edges here.
Las Vegas Poker Room Decline Appears to Have Bottomed
The Las Vegas poker room count bottomed at 17 in 2024. The count has since increased. with one more poker room scheduled to open by the end of 2025.
ZorkFest 2025 Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker Class
Vegas Advantage will hold a Casino Comp Maximization and Video Poker Master Class at ZorkFest 2025 at M Resort in December.
Rio Bringing $3 Craps Back to Las Vegas
Rio is bringing $3 craps back to Las Vegas. Find out the hours of the game and other features. This is among many other value improvements Rio has made.
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas Closed
Poker Palace in North Las Vegas closed the morning of September 30, 2025. A new casino operated by Truckee Gaming will replace it in 2026.
Green Valley Ranch Poker Room Returning to Action in 2025
The Green Valley Ranch poker room will reopen by the end of 2025. It will host 16 tables of cash game and tournament action and offer many promotions.
Playing at Las Vegas Taverns Compared to Casinos
Las Vegas taverns offer convenient and friendly video poker and slot action. However, the returns on tavern games are often much worse than nearby casinos.
Playing Golden Gate Blackjack One Last Time
Golden Gate closed its live table game pit on September 7, 2025. Vegas Advantage was there playing blackjack until the end. This is what we saw.