Local casino in North Las Vegas is set to shut down on October 1.
The Poker Palace Casino, a long-standing local casino in North Las Vegas, is set to close its doors on October 1, 2025, following over five decades of operation. The closure is due to the property being sold, as indicated in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter dated July 29, 2025 [1][2][3].
The impending closure will result in the loss of approximately 126 jobs, impacting workers across 38 job categories. These include 10 poker dealers, 10 porters, and 10 security officers, among others [1]. This employment disruption is significant for those affiliated with the casino.
The Poker Palace Casino, located at 2757 N. Las Vegas Blvd., has been a familiar sight near Nellis Air Force Base since it first opened in 1974, although the building itself dates back to 1951 when it was known as Bunny's Bar [1][2][3]. The casino offered a 25,900-square-foot casino floor featuring slot machines, bingo, table games, sports betting, and a restaurant.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and the Nevada Gaming Commission have all been notified of the casino's closure [1][2][3]. However, specific reasons for the closure have not been publicly detailed by the casino representatives.
In conclusion, the closure of the Poker Palace Casino marks the end of a local institution, with a notable impact on the employment of over one hundred local workers. The casino, which has been a part of the North Las Vegas landscape for more than five decades, will be missed by many in the community.
[1] Las Vegas Review-Journal. (2025, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in North Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-north-las-vegas-2516935/
[2] KSNV NBC 3 Las Vegas. (2025, August 1). Poker Palace Casino in North Las Vegas to close. Retrieved from https://www.ksnv.com/news/local-news/poker-palace-casino-in-north-las-vegas-to-close/
[3] Fox 5 Vegas. (2025, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in North Las Vegas. Retrieved from https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-north-las-vegas/
The closure of the Poker Palace Casino is significant for those employed in casino-and-gambling establishments, as it will lead to the loss of more than 100 jobs in North Las Vegas, including positions in casino-games such as poker dealing, portering, and security. Despite being a familiar sight near Nellis Air Force Base since 1974, the casino, located on Las Vegas Boulevard, is set to close its doors on October 1, 2025.
