Poker Palace Casino to close after more than 50 years of operation
Located at 2757 N. Las Vegas Boulevard, the casino operates on a 25,900-square-foot gaming floor offering slot machines, bingo, table games, poker and sports betting..
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- The Poker Palace Casino in North Las Vegas will close on 1 October after 51 years of operation, eliminating 126 jobs across 38 different categories
- The 25,900-square-foot casino near Nellis Air Force Base offers poker, slots, bingo, table games and sports betting
- The property has operated since 1951, initially as Bunny’s Bar before becoming a casino in 1974
The Poker Palace Casino, a long-standing locals’ casino in North Las Vegas, will officially close its doors on 1 October 2025.
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) letter submitted to state and gaming authorities, the closure will impact approximately 126 employees across 38 job categories.
Initial job losses are scheduled to begin on 30 September.
Originally opened in 1974 and located at 2757 N. Las Vegas Blvd., near Nellis Air Force Base, the Poker Palace occupies a 25,900-square-foot gaming floor and offers a mix of slot machines, bingo, table games, sports betting and poker.
The property also houses Maddy’s Paddy Café, named after the grandson of owners Marvin “Mickey” and Laura Coleman.
Before it became a casino, the building operated as Bunny’s Bar, first built in 1951.
Over the decades, the Poker Palace built a reputation as a neighborhood gaming venue with deep roots in the North Las Vegas community.
In 2006, the property came under regulatory scrutiny following an investigation by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Three employees were found to have engaged in illegal race book activities, leading to a $250,000 fine against Marvin Coleman for supervisory failures.
Details about the future of the site remain unclear, although the WARN letter indicates a sale is in process.
Good to know: Representatives for the Poker Palace have not commented on what might be planned for the property
The closure comes as Las Vegas continues to see turnover among older properties. Last month, for example, the Royal Resort was scheduled for demolition after being closed since 2022.
The Royal Resort, which first opened in 1970 as Royal Las Vegas, shut down following fire damage that triggered extensive water damage throughout the building when sprinkler systems activated.
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