Rio Hotel & Casino earns 10 wins in 2025 Best of Las Vegas awards

Rio Hotel & Casino earned 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 4 Bronze honors in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2025 Best of Las Vegas awards, covering entertainment, dining and nightlife categories.

The recognitions span several guest offerings at the property. The Gold winners include WOW – The Vegas Spectacular for Best Acrobatic Show, The Empire Strips Back for Best New Act/Show, and Penn & Teller for Best Magic Show.

Silver awards were given to Comedy Cellar for Best Comedy Club, Canteen Food Hall for Best Food Hall, and Tony Luke’s for Best Philly Cheesesteak.

Bronze recognition went to The Empire Strips Back for Best Female Revue, The Wine Cellar Tasting Room for Best Wine Bar, Lapa Lounge for Best Cocktail Bar, and Voodoo Lounge for Best View.

“These awards mark another milestone in Rio’s evolution,” said Patrick Miller, President and CEO of Rio Hotel & Casino. “From standout entertainment to unique dining options and beyond, every step forward is designed to elevate our guest experience.”

The property continues to feature long-running productions and newer acts. Penn & Teller remains part of the casino’s established entertainment offering. WOW – The Vegas Spectacular and The Empire Strips Back support a lineup centered on varied show formats.

Comedy Cellar extends the venue’s comedy programming, which continues to draw visitors seeking non-gaming attractions.

The property includes dining outlets recognized in the awards program. Canteen Food Hall and Tony Luke’s are among the recently promoted food concepts available to guests.

Nightlife spaces Lapa Lounge and Voodoo Lounge also received distinctions, along with The Wine Cellar Tasting Room, which offers tasting experiences.

Rio Hotel & Casino is undergoing a multi-phase transformation focused on multiple areas of the resort. The ongoing changes include remodeled suites, a revitalized casino floor, and additions to entertainment and hospitality offerings.

The resort’s programming and infrastructure updates are positioned to support a mix of leisure and gaming visitation at the off-Strip property.