Date of Posting: August 25, 2025, 01:45h.
Last Updated: August 25, 2025, 01:45h.
- Closure of Poker Palace Casino
- Located in North Las Vegas
- Recently sold to new ownership
After serving the community for over 50 years, Poker Palace Casino is preparing to close its doors.
Established in 1974 at 2757 Las Vegas Blvd in North Las Vegas, Poker Palace has been a local gem, owned by the Coleman family since its inception.
According to a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) disclosure filed recently, the Colemans have decided to cease casino operations effective October 1, affecting 126 staff members.
The WARN notice, submitted on July 29 by the law firm Cohen-Johnson, alerted the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation about the closure.
“The first wave of job losses will commence on September 30, 2025,” stated attorney Steven Cohen in correspondence with the state employment agency.
The WARN document specified that 10 poker dealers and 7 blackjack dealers will be among those laid off. Additionally, 10 security staff, 3 slot attendants, 9 cooks, 6 bingo agents, a casino manager, and a supervisor are also included in the list of impending job losses.
Economic Challenges in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is currently experiencing economic challenges. Factors contributing to this situation include high operational costs, ongoing fees, reduced visits from Canadians and Mexicans due to political factors, unfavorable odds, and the widespread availability of gambling options.
This economic downturn is impacting not just the Strip but also local gaming establishments and surrounding businesses. Since July, there have been 10 WARN filings, affecting around 650 jobs. The federal WARN Act mandates that companies with 100 or more employees provide a 60-day notice before significant layoffs.
Poker Palace Casino boasts a 25,900-square-foot gaming area featuring nearly 300 slot machines, both electronic and live bingo, a race and sportsbook, as well as blackjack and poker tables. Its low-stakes blackjack tables, with starting bets as low as $3, were particularly popular.
In addition to gaming, Poker Palace is home to Maddy’s Paddy Café, which previously included an oyster bar.
The WARN notice indicates that 38 distinct job positions will be eliminated. Reports suggest that the casino has been sold, with the deal expected to finalize around October 1.
Attorney Cohen did not disclose the identity of the buyer or whether the casino would reopen under new ownership. He only stated that the owners of Poker Palace have “entered into an asset purchase agreement.” The transaction is anticipated to conclude around October 1, 2025.
Details on Poker Palace Property
Although Poker Palace is a small casino, it occupies a substantial 4.8-acre plot, zoned for casino and/or hotel purposes.
Records from Clark County list Madison Coleman Investments, LLC as the owner, with Marvin Coleman as the registered agent.
According to Clark County Assessor Briana Johnson, Poker Palace Casino’s taxable value for the 2025/26 fiscal year is $2,139,277, marking a 4% decrease from its $2.22 million valuation in 2024/25. The casino paid over $25,000 in property taxes last year.