Resorts World Las Vegas has announced it will close its poker room on March 30, citing a decline in tourism to the city. The casino confirmed the decision to Fox News Digital, stating it will introduce new gaming opportunities to replace the poker room, though specific details have not been disclosed.
The poker room, which offers No Limit Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and mixed games, also features a dedicated tournament area with high payouts. Its closure will leave just eight poker rooms operating on the Las Vegas Strip, according to the blog Vital Vegas, which also reported the recent closure of Planet Hollywood’s poker room.
Las Vegas tourism has been declining, with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reporting 38.5 million visitors in 2025, a 7.5% decrease from 2024. The LVCVA attributed the drop to “more cautious consumer sentiment” and “ongoing international travel considerations.”
Economists point to the cost-of-living crisis as a factor, with consumers cutting back on domestic flights, hotels, and other service-sector spending. International travel to the U.S. has also fallen, with visits down among 10 of the top 20 tourist-generating countries in 2025, as reported by Business Insider.
Despite the downturn, Las Vegas remains optimistic about future tourism, citing major events such as the Las Vegas Grand Prix, UFC International Fight Week, the 2026 World Cup, and America’s 250th anniversary as potential boosts.
