Published on: June 26, 2026, 01:19h.
Updated on: June 26, 2026, 01:19h.
- Bally’s representatives informed regulators on Thursday that the launch of their two luxury hotel towers was never intended to coincide with the opening of the A’s Las Vegas stadium.
- The April 2028 target exclusively pertains to the 33,000-seat stadium along with the associated retail, dining, and entertainment area.
- Bally’s remains under an August deadline to secure project financing while awaiting final FAA height approvals for the hotel towers.
Bally’s officials clarified to Nevada gaming regulators on Thursday that they did not plan to unveil a new Strip casino-resort by April 2028, countering the common belief that their two luxury hotel towers would launch alongside the Oakland A’s $2 billion baseball stadium, based on the former Tropicana site.
This clarification was made during a hearing by the Nevada Gaming Commission, focused on licensing and registration issues. The statements followed a June 16 report from SFGate that described Bally’s construction as “falling behind” and raising concerns for the A’s Las Vegas ballpark initiative.
Commissioner Brian Krolicki pointed out that the Tropicana Hotel was demolished in 2024 to make way for the A’s stadium and Bally’s future resort, emphasizing that Bally’s had earlier projected a construction start in the first half of 2026, prompting inquiries about the delays and the project’s current status.
In response, Bally’s attorney Dan Reaser stated that the public’s understanding of the timelines was inaccurate.
“To clarify, the April 2028 deadline relates specifically to the stadium opening and baseball season commencement,” he remarked. “This timeframe applies to the retail area, parking garage, and plaza, but not the hotel towers, which will follow later.”
Reaser further revealed that Bally’s land-use applications are still pending with Clark County, and they await Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval regarding height restrictions for the hotel towers.
Challenges Ahead for Bally’s
On June 16, The Athletic reported that Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Steve Hill stated that Bally’s “does not yet have the financing necessary to proceed” and that the stadium authority set an August deadline for the company to finalize their plans.
In light of this, commissioners probed Bally’s concerning its property in Lake Tahoe. Bally’s CFO Mira Mircheva admitted that competitive investments have influenced their performance negatively, prompting the company to initiate capital upgrades and operational enhancements.
“It would be ideal for us to have facilities ready by the time the stadium opens,” Mircheva indicated. “However, we will need to confirm the timeline after obtaining the necessary entitlement approvals.” She assured that they are making progress on essential infrastructure, including the podium and utilities.
Krolicki recognized the responsibility regulators have in monitoring significant developments along the Strip. “We are all attentive and eagerly awaiting completion,” he remarked. “I’m confident you will complete it as quickly as possible.”