Gaming analysts remarked following the conference call that the number of local-focused casinos shrunk following the 78-day statewide gaming shutdown in 2020 amid the COVID pandemic. Red Rock has said previously the casino is in an underserved area of Las Vegas and roughly 5 miles from the nearest competition.
He added that costs were also rising for construction, labor and securing building materials.ĭurango is expected to open later this year on a 50-acre site near Durango Road and the 215 Beltway. “We believe that a larger casino footprint will better align the product offering with the anticipated growth and favorable demographics in the area surrounding Durango,” Cootey said in his prepared remarks.
