LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – A new casino is coming to Las Vegas. After more than two decades, Station Casinos received approval from the Clark County Commission to build a property in southwest Las Vegas.
The company revealed plans for Durango, a resort to be built on 215 Beltway and Durango Drive.
The highlights of the resort include:
- 83,000 square meters of casino space with the latest games and an open floor plan that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces
- Hotel tower with over 200 beautiful guest rooms and suites
- Four characteristic dining establishments
- Exciting food hall concept with fast-casual eateries and restaurants
- State-of-the-art racing and sports betting
- Quiet resort pool area with private cabanas and event lawns
- 20,000 square meters of conference and congress space
- 40 charging stations for electric vehicles
“We thank the Clark County Commission for their support of the Durango Project,” said Bob Finch, Station Casinos chief operating officer.
“We have been the most popular local casino and entertainment destination in the valley’s neighborhoods for over 45 years and are excited to share our vision for the next generation of Station Casinos property with residents of the Southwest.”
Nate Abraham is the manager of Cheba Hut, a nearby store. He said the store was badly hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this project could be exactly what is needed to change things.
“It’s definitely going to be an emerging business. I’m really excited about that, ”said Abraham.
The downside was the increased traffic in an already busy area.
“It will definitely be a lot busier than it already is,” said Abraham.
The Culinary Union also expressed concern about the nearby Tanaka Elementary School. The union urges its members to urge builders to move the entrances away from the school.
The groundbreaking should take place in the first quarter of 2022.
