Las Vegas loses another poker room as Resorts World shuts down by 2026
Resorts World Las Vegas will shut its poker room by March 30, 2026. This move leaves just eight poker rooms operating on the Strip, a sharp decline from pre-pandemic levels. The closure reflects broader shifts in gambling habits and casino revenue trends.
Before COVID-19, Las Vegas boasted 31 poker rooms across the city. Now, only eight will remain on the Strip after Resorts World's decision. The venue once hosted the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT), but attendance dropped at the 2025 event.
Poker's share of casino revenue has shrunk over time. In 2024, it contributed less than 2% of annual earnings for the average Strip casino. Meanwhile, online poker and betting platforms have grown in popularity, particularly among younger gamblers. Resorts World plans to replace the poker room with new gaming options, though details have not been revealed. The change comes as Las Vegas faces a 7.5% drop in tourism for February 2026 compared to the previous year. Despite this, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) still draws large crowds, keeping the city a major hub for high-profile poker events.
The closure of Resorts World's poker room marks another step in the decline of physical poker spaces on the Strip. With online gaming on the rise and fewer players visiting traditional rooms, casinos are adapting their offerings. The WSOP remains a key attraction, but the overall poker scene in Las Vegas continues to shrink.
