News Summary
Las Vegas will develop a new 35-acre casino resort by Bally’s Corp, adjacent to a future baseball stadium for the Athletics. The project features two hotels with 3,000 rooms, a 2,500-capacity entertainment venue, and various dining and retail options. Despite $380 million in approved funding for the stadium, a $1 billion funding gap remains. Bally’s plans to create a vibrant entertainment environment but faces challenges due to declining tourism and community skepticism. Construction of the resort is anticipated to start in 2026.
Las Vegas is planning to develop a new 35-acre casino resort adjacent to a future baseball stadium for the Athletics. The proposed resort, spearheaded by Bally’s Corp., will occupy the site of the former Tropicana casino and aims to elevate the entertainment offerings in the area.
The ambitious development plans include two hotels providing a total of 3,000 rooms, a 2,500 capacity entertainment venue, as well as various retail and dining options. This 26-acre resort casino will share the 35-acre plot with the planned baseball stadium, which is expected to be completed by 2028.
As it stands, construction for the baseball stadium has yet to commence, with significant funding still required to move forward with the project. To date, $380 million in Clark County tax funds have been approved for the stadium initiative. However, additional financing remains elusive, with an estimated $1 billion funding gap persisting.
Athletics owner John Fisher is currently seeking to sell the Major League Soccer team, San Jose Earthquakes, for $600 million to help finance the Las Vegas stadium project. While Fisher has an estimated net worth of $3 billion, he has not committed any personal finances to the project thus far. Recently, the Athletics submitted over $900 million in building permit applications, including a $523 million application filed last week.
Bally’s Chairman, Soo Kim, characterized the resort as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity,” stressing a planned emphasis on non-gaming revenue. However, concerns about the financial viability of the project have been raised, especially in light of a 6.5% drop in tourism in Las Vegas since 2024. Local residents are wary, recalling previous unsuccessful large-scale entertainment initiatives in the area.
Alongside the baseball stadium, Bally’s plans to develop 500,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment options, aiming to create a vibrant atmosphere that caters to both visitors and residents. Construction for the Bally’s resort is anticipated to commence in 2026, with some facilities expected to open before the stadium itself.
The planned stadium design will feature 33,000 seats along with a roof designed in a shell-like structure, complete with a glass wall offering views of the Las Vegas Strip. Bally’s also plans to ensure direct access to the baseball stadium from the hotel-casino complex. This integration is seen as a key component for attracting visitors and ensuring the project’s overall success.
On October 8, Clark County commissioners are scheduled to discuss a development agreement related to the stadium, which will encompass provisions for infrastructure and public facilities. The Athletics are striving to be ready for the start of the 2028 MLB season, despite currently playing their games in West Sacramento, California.
This major undertaking reflects the ongoing evolution of Las Vegas as a premier entertainment destination, though it also raises multiple financial and logistical challenges that stakeholders must navigate in order to bring the vision to reality.
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