Planet Hollywood is scheduled to close its poker room on January 31, 2026. This decision marks the second time the casino has shuttered its poker operations in recent years. The current iteration of the Planet Hollywood Poker Room lasted less than nine months after a highly publicized return to the Las Vegas Strip in May 2025.
The closure follows a difficult period for the venue, which struggled to maintain a consistent player base despite significant investment. When the Planet Hollywood Poker Room reopened last year, it was moved from its traditional spot on the main gaming floor to a new space on the mezzanine level. This updated area featured 23 tables, more than doubling the capacity of the original room. The facility was designed to offer a more modern experience with views overlooking the casino floor.
However, the location proved to be a significant hurdle for the operation. Industry analysts noted that the second floor position removed the Planet Hollywood Poker Room from the natural flow of foot traffic. While the main casino floor often remained crowded with tourists and casual gamblers, the poker room frequently struggled to fill tables. Reports indicated that the room often hosted only a single active game during hours when competitors were at full capacity.
The timing of the shutdown has surprised some in the gaming community, as the venue recently hosted a successful World Series of Poker Circuit stop. That event drew hundreds of entries and generated a prize pool of nearly one million dollars. Despite the success of large tournament series, the day to day cash game revenue was not sufficient to justify the continued use of the space.
Caesars Entertainment, the parent company of the resort, confirmed that no employees will lose their jobs as a result of the decision. All staff members from the Planet Hollywood Poker Room will be offered transfers to other company properties, specifically Caesars Palace and Horseshoe Las Vegas.
With this exit, the number of active poker rooms in Las Vegas will drop to 18. This continues a long term trend of consolidation within the market, as casinos increasingly prioritize high margin offerings like slot machines over the labor intensive requirements of poker. Following the closure, poker enthusiasts looking for games within the Caesars portfolio will be directed to the remaining rooms on the Strip.
