Sunset Station reopened its iconic Gaudi Bar and gaming pit in a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday as the Henderson property continues to roll out new and fresh features in a major rebrand.
The redesigned Gaudi Bar reintroduces one of Sunset Station’s most recognizable spaces with a renewed look and feel while honoring its original design inspiration. At the center of the redesigned space is a sculptural round bar crowned by a dramatic hand-blown crystal chandelier from Preciosa International, complemented by a circular curved metal ceiling that creates a visual sense of arrival.
The backlit stained glass skylights, jewel-toned lounge seating, communal tables, book-matched stonework, dimmable LED lighting, new carpeting, hanging televisions and multiple entrances add to the energy of the bar at the heart of the casino floor.
The updated Gaudi pit also opened Thursday, bringing table games back to the center of the casino floor following renovations under the canopy of original stained glass inspired by Gaudi’s work. Together, the Gaudi Bar and pit continue Sunset Station’s attempt to modernize the guest experience while maintaining the character and familiarity of the space.
The table gaming experience includes local-friendly minimums and 3:2 blackjack and a brand new electronic craps table with a $5 minimum bet played on a traditional blanket, and additional craps and baccarat tables to satisfy demand. Other favorites on the floor include Pai Gow Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Free Bet Blackjack and Double Down Madness.
The space was designed by Station Casino’s in-house design and construction team in collaboration with DezMotif.
“The Gaudi Bar has always been one of the signature spaces at Sunset Station, and we’re excited to welcome guests back to an elevated version that still honors the character that people know and love,” said Lee Torres, vice president and general manager of Sunset Station.
“Its reopening, along with the return of table games to the center of the casino floor, is an important part of the continued updates taking place across the property,” Torres said in a release. “With so much more to come, Sunset Station will continue to set a new bar for Henderson locals.”
Still in front of Sunset Station is new bingo and keno space; Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina Mexican Restaurant; Sunset Bar, a new lobby bar experience; Stoney’s Sunset, a new honky-tonk entertainment venue with a stage and dance floor; improvements built on Sunset Station’s recent investments, including the debut of an all-new casino bar, continued casino floor renovations, player services enhancements, updated lobbies, porte-cochere, guest restroom renovations, and new dining and sports experiences including the Yard House and STN Sportsbook and bar.
Prediction Markets monitor
Newport Beach, Calif.-based gaming analyst Eilers & Krejcik says the recent expansion of prediction markets is more about finding customers in states without legal sports betting than stealing share from established bookmakers in states where sports betting is legal.
In the first edition of the Prediction Markets Monitor, a new monthly report that tracks the rapidly scaling category of prediction markets, the firm reported that the combined monthly execution volume across KalshiEx LLC and Polymarket has scaled over $15 billion.
“Kalshi has climbed to No. 4 among US online sports betting operators on an adjusted handle per adult basis, with US prediction market activity heavily concentrated in non-OSB states, particularly California and Texas, suggesting that prediction markets are expanding the overall speculative wallet more than displacing existing OSB demand,” said the report published Friday.
Resorts World Las Vegas reports a positive quarter
Resorts World Las Vegas’ parent company, Genting Berhad, said the Strip resort continued to benefit from stronger convention business and higher hotel performance to start the year.
The Malaysia-based company does not release property-specific financial data for its casino holdings, and quarterly reporting for its Las Vegas resort is combined with Resorts World New York City, which is the country’s top-grossing commercial casino outside of Nevada and Mississippi, and Resorts World Bimini in the Bahamas.
Still, Genting’s US and Bahamas segments reported higher revenue and improved adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter, driven by stronger gaming volume in New York and increased hotel and convention activity in Las Vegas, according to company notes. Segment revenue increased 23 percent year over year to $322 million.
According to Genting, hotel occupancy at RWLV rose to 91.5 percent in the first quarter, up from 82.3 percent a year earlier, while average daily room rates increased from $274 to $287. The company also reported improvements in high-end gaming, with higher table game volumes and hold percentages “within range”.
RWLV continues to focus on rebuilding VIP gaming, strengthening its casino loyalty database and using new hotel and casino systems to target customers in real time. Genting said the resort is investing in its range of dining, entertainment and retail offerings to improve margins and attract more visitors.
Profits were down 23 percent for Atlantic City casinos starting in 2026
Casinos in Atlantic City saw profits drop in early 2026, deepening the economic downturn that began last year.
After posting a 4 percent decline in 2025, the city’s nine casinos reported a collective gross operating profit of $104.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 22.6 percent from the previous year, according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Only Bally’s and Caesars improved their results year over year, although Bally’s still operated in the red. The Golden Nugget also reported a loss, while seven properties – including major players Borgata (-17.6 percent), Hard Rock (-24.9) and Ocean (-16.6) – saw profits slide.
Resort casino net sales were largely flat at $725.6 million from January to March. Casino operators attributed shrinking profits to sharply higher costs of labor, goods and services. James Plousis, chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, said Atlantic City properties faced their highest spending in the first quarter in nine years, putting significant pressure on the industry’s bottom line.
Borgata remained the market’s top earner with $39.7 million in operating profit. Hard Rock followed with $19.7 million and Ocean placed third at $18.7 million.
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