(FOX5) - The Rio Hotel and Casino announced that a new culinary marketplace will open next year, taking over the space previously occupied by the Carnival World Buffet. But Dreamscape has already announced plans to make a nine-figure investment into renovations that should spruce up the legendary Las Vegas casino.LAS VEGAS, Nev. The property has declined over the years, and the casino might seem like a ghost town these days at certain times. Sixteen world champions were crowned inside the convention center (2005 final table took place at Binion's), Hall of Fame careers were made, and Phil Hellmuth won six of his record 17 WSOP bracelets at the Rio.

It's long been obvious to long-time patrons of the resort that the place simply isn't near as aesthetically pleasing as it was 10 years ago.īut there were thousands of memorable poker moments at the Rio during the 17 years it hosted the World Series of Poker. Many poker players cheered the move from the Rio to the Strip last year, mostly due to the Rio's steady decline. Caesars Rewards will be eliminated in place of Rio Rewards.Īs for the shows and restaurants that remain at the former WSOP site, those won't be changing. 2 will have to take them to another Caesars property.

Those who do not cash-in Rio casino chips by Oct. Over at, past and future customers of the Rio will find some important information about upcoming hotel reservations, cashing in casino chips, and more.Īt present, Caesars' website is taking future hotel reservations for the Rio until the transformation is complete on Monday. Rio's new operators already have a website ready to go come Oct.

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