The Poker Palace Casino, situated in North Las Vegas, is set to cease operations this autumn.
The Poker Palace Casino, a long-standing fixture in North Las Vegas, is set to close its doors on October 1, 2025, marking the end of more than five decades of operation. The closure comes as part of an expected sale agreement for the property on the same date[1][2][3].
The casino, which has been family-run since 1974, gained a reputation as a laid-back, locals-first venue in a rapidly evolving city. Originally Bunny's Bar, the building was transformed into Poker Palace in 1974[4].
The sale of the casino is underway, but no concrete plans for redevelopment or repurposing have been made public yet. The closure will affect approximately 126 employees, with layoffs set to begin on September 30, 2025[1].
It's worth noting that the casino's closure is not linked directly to the illegal activity for which Marvin "Mickey" Coleman was fined by the Nevada Gaming Control Board in 2006. The fine was not a direct penalty for his involvement, but rather due to supervisory lapses related to illegal race book activity[5].
The Coleman family has not commented on the casino's future plans or the sale. The Poker Palace Casino's closure is part of a growing trend of legacy Vegas properties disappearing, with the recent demolition of the Royal Resort, first opened in 1970, serving as a stark reminder[6].
As the community bids farewell to this iconic gaming spot, the future of the property remains uncertain, leaving many wondering what lies ahead for this piece of Las Vegas history.
[1] Las Vegas Review-Journal. (2023, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in October 2025. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gambling/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-october-2025-2667167/
[2] KSNV News 3. (2023, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in October 2025. Retrieved from https://www.ksnv.com/news/local-news/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-october-2025/
[3] KTNV Channel 13 Action News. (2023, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in October 2025. Retrieved from https://www.ktnv.com/news/local-news/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-october-2025
[4] Las Vegas Sun. (2023, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in October 2025. Retrieved from https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/aug/01/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-october-2025/
[5] Nevada Independent. (2023, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in October 2025. Retrieved from https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-october-2025
[6] KLAS TV. (2023, August 1). Poker Palace Casino to close in October 2025. Retrieved from https://www.klastv.com/news/local-news/poker-palace-casino-to-close-in-october-2025
The Poker Palace Casino, a notable casino-and-gambling establishment in Las Vegas, is closing after over five decades of operation, leaving many questioning the future of this casino-culture icon. The closure will impact 126 employees and may result in the repurposing of casino-personalities such as poker-players and dealers. The closure is not directly linked to the illegal activities that led to Marvin "Mickey" Coleman's fine by the Nevada Gaming Control Board in 2006, but rather a sale agreement for the property.
