Poker Palace Casino will shortly close after operating for more than 50 years.
Poker Palace, which debuted in 1974, is situated in North Las Vegas at 2757 Las Vegas Blvd. The Coleman family has controlled the residents' casino for the entirety of its existence. It is located just over five miles north of the northern end of the Strip.
The Colemans intend to shut down the gaming establishment on October 1st, as disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) disclosure that was submitted late last month. 126 employees will be impacted by the decision.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation was notified of the Poker Palace Casino's imminent closure through a WARN Notice submitted on July 29 by the legal firm Cohen-Johnson.
"The first job loss will occur on Sept. 30, 2025,” attorney Steven Cohen wrote the state employment agency.
Ten poker dealers and seven blackjack dealers will lose their employment, according to the WARN petition. The upcoming layoffs also include a casino manager, a casino supervisor, three slot attendants, nine chefs, six bingo agents, and ten security officers.
The Economic Challenges of Las Vegas
There is a slump in Las Vegas. Numerous factors have been cited, such as exorbitant prices and endless fees, the fact that gambling is now available practically everywhere, tight odds, and Canadians and Mexicans avoiding the game due to President Donald Trump.
Outlying businesses are also being impacted by the economic chaos. Since July, 650 employment have been affected by 10 WARN warnings. Businesses with 100 or more employees are required by the federal WARN Act to give 60 days' notice before making significant layoffs.
With nearly 300 slot machines, electronic and live bingo, a race and sportsbook, and blackjack and poker tables, Poker Palace boasts a 25,900-square-foot casino floor. With hands as low as $3, the casino is well-known for its low-stakes blackjack.
Poker Palace offers Maddy's Paddy Café in addition to gaming. There used to be an oyster bar on the property.
38 distinct job titles are being deleted, according to the Poker Palace WARN application. According to reports, the property has been sold, and the deal is anticipated to close on or around October 1.
Cohen did not specify who would purchase it or if the casino would reopen. According to Cohen, Poker Place's owners have "entered into an asset purchase agreement to be sold." It is anticipated that the deal would close on or around October 1, 2025.
Property of the Poker Palace
Despite being a small casino, Poker Palace occupies a sizable 4.8-acre property. A casino and/or hotel are permitted to operate on the property.
According to Clark County property records, Madison Coleman Investments, LLC is the owner, and Marvin Coleman is the registered agent.
According to Clark County Assessor Briana Johnson, the Poker Palace Casino's total taxable value for the 2025–2026 tax year is $2,139,277. Compared to the casino's $2.22 million assessment in 2024–2025, that represents a 4% decrease. Last year, Poker Palace paid over $25,000 in property taxes.