Station Casinos has officially broken ground on a 385 million dollar expansion at Durango Las Vegas, marking the third major development phase for the southwest valley property since its debut in late 2023. This latest project will add 275,000 square feet to the resort, specifically targeting the northern side of the existing campus.
The expansion comes only weeks after the company finished a 120 million dollar south-end project that introduced a new high-limit slot room and a 2,000-space parking garage. Company executives stated that this new phase is designed to meet the high demand from the surrounding neighborhood, which is currently one of the fastest-growing residential areas in the Las Vegas Valley.
Key features of the Phase III build include a significant increase in gaming capacity. The casino floor at Durango Las Vegas will receive approximately 400 additional slot machines. Beyond gambling, the project introduces several non-gaming amenities that were absent during the initial opening of the resort. These include a 36-lane bowling center and a luxury movie theater complex, both of which are standard features at other major Station Casinos properties.
The expansion also includes plans for a new restaurant lineup and several food hall outlets. Developers intend to build multiple entertainment venues and a podium expansion to house these additions. Construction is estimated to take roughly 18 months, placing the projected completion date in the summer of 2027.
Despite the heavy machinery and construction activity on the north side of the property, the resort will remain fully operational. Management confirmed that all existing hotel rooms, restaurants, and casino areas will stay open to the public during the construction period. Analysts suggest that the rapid move into Phase III is a direct result of the property performing better than initially expected.
The investment reflects a broader strategy by Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Durango Las Vegas, to reinvest in its local portfolio. Other properties in the region, including Green Valley Ranch and Sunset Station, are also undergoing renovations this year. Officials believe the added capacity at the southwest resort will help capture more market share as thousands of new households continue to move into the three-mile radius surrounding the casino.
