Poker Palace Casino to close, laying off 126 workers in North Las Vegas

After five decades in operation, Poker Palace Casino has folded its hand for the last time. The North Las Vegas locals casino will shut down on Oct. 1, laying off an estimated 126 employees as part of a closure and planned sale.

The closure was disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter dated July 29, which was submitted to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and the Nevada Gaming Commission.

According to the filing, the first round of job losses is expected to begin Sept. 30.

Located at 2757 N. Las Vegas Blvd., near Nellis Air Force Base, Poker Palace has operated under that name since 1974. The property was originally built in 1951 and operated as Bunny’s Bar prior to its rebranding.

The casino currently features a 25,900-square-foot gaming floor offering slot machines, table games, poker, bingo, and sports betting. It also includes a dining facility, Maddy’s Paddy Cafe, named after the grandson of owners Marvin “Mickey” and Laura Coleman.

According to the WARN letter, the closure affects 38 job categories, including 10 poker dealers, 10 porters, and 10 security officers.

In 2006, Poker Palace was the subject of an investigation by the Nevada Gaming Control Board following irregularities found in racing wagers during sportsbook audits. The investigation determined that three employees engaged in illegal race book activities. Marvin Coleman was cited for supervisory failures and was fined $250,000 by state regulators.

The WARN notice stated the property is expected to be sold, but no additional information has been made public.