Las Vegas: Ellis Island Casino & Hotel begins next phase of expansion and renovation plan

Friday, February 20, 2026 3:13 PM

Ellis Island Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas on Friday announced it has completed the second phase of a $35 million expansion and renovation plan. The renovation will bring the rest of the casino floor fully online, marking a milestone in the property’s multi-phase transformation.

The latest phase continues the momentum of phase one, which included the doubling of the footprint of the casino floor. The first renovation included a casino bar with a 50-foot by 11-foot LED screen; a high-limit gaming area; Boomer’s Sportsbook; the Deck Rooftop Bar; and a new exterior façade with a screen featuring more than 1,200-square-feet of LED lights and about 1,740,000 pixels.

The next phase, under construction now, includes Ellis Island BBQ, the Karaoke Lounge, and Village Pub & Café

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