The Poker Palace Casino in North Las Vegas sold for more than $9.4 million, according to Clark County records.
The sale price includes the land and building, not the gambling operations. The buyer, Reno-based Truckee Gaming LLC, told Nevada gaming regulators last month that the total purchase price for Poker Palace was $20 million.
The new owners closed the property in early October for extensive renovations, with the goal of reopening in early 2026.
Truckee Gaming, which operates several casinos in northern Nevada and one in Henderson, is investing heavily in Poker Palace’s transformation. Plans include a complete interior and exterior remodel, new slot machines and gaming systems, a redesigned bar, expanded restaurant and kitchen space, modernized restrooms and a revitalized poker room.
Poker Palace first opened on Las Vegas Boulevard North in 1974.
North Strip megaresort receives exclusive award
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, The Strip’s newest luxury hotel-casino, has been awarded the coveted One-Key award in the 2025 Michelin Guide, making it the only gaming resort in Nevada to receive this prestigious recognition. The mega-resort was praised for its bold, sophisticated design and exceptional suite of luxury accommodations and amenities.
The Michelin key, modeled after the famous Michelin star system for restaurants, highlights the most outstanding hotels in the guide’s selection. Properties are evaluated based on five universal criteria: excellent architecture and interior design, quality and consistent service, distinct personality and character, value for money and a meaningful contribution to the surrounding neighborhood or environment.
The 2025 edition marks the global debut of the Michelin Keys.
Opening in December 2023, Fontainebleau features 3,644 guest rooms and suites, 150,000 square feet of gaming space, 550,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, multiple restaurants and shops, swimming pools, nightlife venues and a full-service spa.
Court Update
Light & Wonder Inc. will be required to make some of its mathematical models for hold-and-spin games released since 2021 available to Aristocrat Technologies Inc.
US District Judge Gloria Navarro granted Aristocrat’s renewed motion to obtain discovery of mathematical models involved in its copyright infringement lawsuit against Las Vegas-based Light & Wonder. The court has previously rejected a similar claim.
“While we are disappointed by the court’s decision, we remain convinced, based on the expert review we previously disclosed, that there is no evidence that Aristocrat math is used in any commercially released games other than Dragon Train and Jewel of the Dragon,” Light & Wonder said in a company statement Friday.
Australia-based Aristocrat filed its first lawsuit in February 2024, accusing Light & Wonder of misappropriation of trade secrets, copyright infringement, trade dress infringement and deceptive trade practices.
The US litigation continues with fact discovery scheduled to conclude on December 15 and expert discovery to conclude on March 16.
Missouri sports games
Sports books in Missouri will begin taking bets on Dec. 1, the Missouri Gaming Commission says.
Eight licensed books are expected to be in operation for the launch, which is expected to take place at midnight that day. A state constitutional amendment approved by voters in November allows up to 21 legal sports books in the state.
The commission began issuing temporary licenses Oct. 1, and at least three of the expected licensees have Nevada ties, including BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment and Circa Sports. Other companies expected to be in the Missouri mix include DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, Fanatics and ESPN Bet.
Under the state’s current plan, consumers will be able to sign up for online gambling accounts on November 17.
Two of the mobile sportsbook licenses are “untied,” meaning they don’t have to partner with a licensed casino: DraftKings and Circa. BetMGM partners with Century Casinos in the state and Caesars is affiliated with Harrah’s Kansas City and Horseshoe St. Louis.
Missouri will become the nation’s 39th state to offer sports betting when it goes live in December.
