Las Vegas NowNew North Las Vegas Casino Will Open Tuesday
What should be a happy pre-opening day for Stations Casinos came with bad news on the eve of Aliante Station's opening night.
The company announced it lost $23 million dollars in the third quarter. Now executives are hoping Aliante Station will serve enough locals to help boost the bottom line.
Station Casinos saw a 13-percent decrease in earnings between July and September of 2008 as compared to the year before.
Aliante Station cost $662 million and took a year-and-a-half to build. It was built at Aliante Parkway and the 215 to serve the northern part of the valley. There are no other large scale casinos within ten miles.
Executives are hoping the Speedway, Nellis AFB, and local growth will bring people into the hotel and casino.
"We're working very hard to make sure that our operations are stable and we're providing the guest with a great experience, and we're lucky to have a very solid leadership and management team at the helm of the company, said Lori Nelson, Station Casinos.
Nelson said the company builds for the long-term and they are monitoring expenses.
The property will open Tuesday night at 11 p.m. with a fireworks show.
The Aliante Station does not have a spa, bowling alley or bingo parlor like its sister properties, the Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch, but it does house a massive race and sports book.
Rooms start at $59 a night and will fluctuate with different events in town.
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