The face of casino – and wider property – architecture is always changing.
Trends are just that: trends. Those that permeate casino floors across Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Boston or Detroit will almost certainly change over the course of the next few years. Properties are learning all the time; player preferences are evolving.
And then there is the small matter of a worldwide pandemic creating irreversible change – be that among casino owners, players or the labor market.
That’s why, heading into 2024, Gaming America has chosen to explore what it takes to design and build a casino from the ground up, speaking to architectural and gaming gurus from across the industry. Buffets are out and scenic gardens are in. Who saw that coming?
In fairness, if you sit and think for a moment – both make perfect sense. Buffets are wasteful, both in terms of space and food, and a Covid-19-driven fear of spreading germs will have both literally and figuratively reduced appetites for buffets – once a Las Vegas staple.
Gardens, too, are a logical addition when you consider how many destination weddings now take place (with big resorts a natural location for these). I just got back from a destination wedding, in fact!
If there’s one thing gaming properties – and their architects – are good at, it’s picking up on where customers want to see the market go. Las Vegas, in particular, is the entertainment capital of the world and has changed almost immeasurably over the past few decades.
As Oliver Lovat regularly writes for Gaming America (and he also features in this edition), Las Vegas has always had certain inflection points. This year’s trip to G2E saw the Vegas skyline dominated by its new Sphere.
Concerts are aplenty – and not just any concerts (we are talking the best of the best), high-end restaurants are aplenty, and a property as premium as the Venetian still boasts a range of what you might call ‘normal’ entertainment, such as Flight Club (darts). So check out our cover feature to reflect on how the modern-day casino looks heading into 2024. But do remember that, within a matter of years – if not months – those requirements will undoubtedly have to change in some shape or form. Keeping up with those trends is the most important task of all!
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The face of casino – and wider property – architecture is always changing.
Trends are just that: trends. Those that permeate casino floors across Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Boston or Detroit will almost certainly chan...
