Durango Casino Resort kickstarts construction on third phase of expansion
Expansion will add nearly 400 slots and Android gaming to Durango
Durango Casino Resort is kick-starting construction on the third phase of its expansion on the north side of the property, marking the next major milestone in the destination’s long-term master plan.
The expansion will include 275,000 additional square-feet to the podium adding a lively mix of new gaming, dining, entertainment and recreational amenities designed to further enhance the guest experience in southwest Las Vegas. It will add nearly 400 additional slot machines and Android gaming to the casino floor, as well as introduce a range of new amenities designed to enhance the guest experience and deliver on what our customers are asking for, including a state-of-the-art 36-lane bowling facility, luxury movie theaters, a mix of new restaurant concepts and food hall tenants, and multiple entertainment venues designed to drive repeat visitation and broaden customer appeal. Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.
The recent debut of Durango’s Phase II south expansion, which featured over 25,000 square feet of new casino space including a new high-limit slot room and bar and a new covered parking structure.
Construction is underway and expected to take approximately 18 months to complete and will cost an estimated $385 million. All existing resort amenities will remain open and accessible during the construction period with minimal disruption to guests. More details about the project will be announced in the coming months.
Stephen Cootey, Red Rock‘s Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer, said: “We are excited to embark on this next phase of growth at Durango, and upon completion, we believe the property will be even better positioned to capture additional market share and drive sustained growth in the local market, which is expected to add more than 6,000 new households within a three-mile radius of the property over the next few years, complemented by the continued build-out of downtown Summerlin and Summerlin West, which together are projected to add approximately 34,000 new households. The total project cost, this is approximately $120m, remains on budget and is expected to be completed in late December. With this phase nearing completion, we are now turning our attention to the next phase of Durango’s Master Plan as we continue to build on the property’s early success and strong customer demand. Supported by robust market fundamentals and the rapid development of the surrounding area, this next phase will expand the podium along the north side of the existing facility by more than 275,000 square feet.
Barry Jonas, an analyst with Truist Securities, added: “The larger $385m 2.0 expansion should drive growth further. The 2.0 shouldn’t delay any other pipeline projects, with further details potentially revealed around the fourth quarter of 2026. Construction continues across Green Valley Resort and Sunset Station renovations (in Henderson), and while there will be some disruption in the first half of 2026, management continues to target a net ROI of 20 per cent.”
