A popular poker room in Las Vegas will open for the first time since the pandemic

In Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas, the Green Valley Ranch poker room will reopen in 2025. This is a long-awaited event for poker enthusiasts.

Important news for poker enthusiasts in Las Vegas and its surroundings: for the first time since 2020, a full-fledged poker room will return to the suburb of Henderson. Station Casinos has officially announced the upcoming revival of the poker room at Green Valley Ranch Casino—a popular venue in the Green Valley area, just 15 minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Although the exact opening date has not yet been announced, it is known that the launch will take place at the end of 2025. Details about the return of the poker room were revealed in the casino’s official press release. History of the Closure and Reasons for the Poker Room’s Return The Green Valley Ranch poker room was closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has not resumed operations since. The space where poker games were previously held was converted into a non-smoking slot machine area. Until recently, Station Casinos had no plans to restore this room, which was popular among locals. However, as noted in the company’s press release, numerous requests from guests and regular visitors became the decisive factor in the decision to bring back the poker room. Details of the New Green Valley Ranch Poker Room The renovated poker room at Green Valley Ranch will open by the end of 2025 and will be the only 24/7 poker room in Henderson. Unlike the previous version, the new room will feature 16 poker tables—almost twice as many as before the pandemic. For comparison, the only other poker room in Henderson—Skyline Casino—has just two tables and operates only during certain hours. The opening of the poker room is part of a large-scale renovation of the Green Valley Ranch complex, for which Station Casinos is allocating $200 million. The resort offers a wide range of amenities comparable to the best venues on the Las Vegas Strip, making it attractive to both tourists and locals. According to the press release, the main focus in the new poker room will be on low-limit games—these formats were the most popular among players before the 2020 closure. The Current State of the Las Vegas Poker Industry The poker scene in Las Vegas is gradually recovering after the mass closure of rooms in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Despite the overall revival, some well-known poker rooms have not reopened. This list includes venues such as Harrah’s, The Strat (formerly Stratosphere), Mirage (the casino has completely ceased operations), as well as Green Valley Ranch, which is now preparing to return to the market. Currently, there are 20 poker rooms operating in Las Vegas; with the opening of Green Valley Ranch, there will be 21. GVR was especially known as a favorite room for locals, particularly those living in the Green Valley area of Henderson. For them, it was a convenient alternative to traveling to the Strip, saving time and allowing them to play in a more relaxed atmosphere. Station Casinos Poker Rooms in Las Vegas Station Casinos operates three other poker rooms in various parts of Las Vegas. One is located at Boulder Station to the east of the Strip, the second at Red Rock in the prestigious Summerlin residential area on the west side of the city, and the third at Santa Fe Station in the northwest of the metro area. The opening of the poker room at Green Valley Ranch will expand the Station Casinos network and strengthen the company’s position in the local poker market. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is an important indicator: demand for live poker is growing again in regions where only online formats used to dominate. The opening of a large 24/7 low-limit poker room confirms that interest in accessible and comfortable games remains strong even outside the biggest tourist centers. Players from PPPoker clubs can take note of how casino owners respond to audience requests—the return of the poker room became possible precisely because of the active stance of regular customers. This highlights the importance of feedback and player unity for the development of poker infrastructure. Moreover, the expansion of live poker rooms in Las Vegas creates new opportunities for players planning trips to the US: now, you’ll be able to find round-the-clock low-limit games in Henderson, which could be a great training ground and a new experience for your club members.