Palms Casino Resort Opens Dedicated Non-Smoking Gaming Space with More Than 200 Slots
TL;DR — Palms Casino Resort opened a 7,300-square-foot non-smoking gaming space with more than 200 slots, a dedicated bar, and food truck near the William Hill Sportsbook. The launch event raised $35,000 via an IGT charity slot challenge for 10 local organizations. Each received more than its guaranteed $2,500.
SCCG Take — Pairing non-smoking expansions with targeted charity events lets operators address guest preferences while strengthening local ties. This approach signals continued investment in differentiated floor space.
Palms Casino Resort has opened a new 7,300-square-foot fully enclosed non-smoking gaming space. The area contains more than 200 of the newest and most popular slot titles from nearly a dozen manufacturers. It sits near the William Hill Sportsbook and includes its own full-service bar plus a permanent Al Vapor Street Tacos food truck.
Charity Tournament Marks Official Launch
The resort marked the opening on Tuesday, Sept. 1 with the inaugural Spin It Forward IGT Charity Slot Challenge. Kevin Glass, General Manager of Palms Casino Resort, and Assistant General Manager Laura De La Cruz cut the ribbon after the event. The tournament produced $35,000 in total contributions to 10 Southern Nevada organizations, according to G3 Newswire.
Each participating group started with a guaranteed $2,500 donation backed by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority. An additional $10,000 was available based on tournament finish. Proud to Rescue Benevolent Fund, paired with BMX legend Ricardo Laguna, took first place for an extra $3,000 and a final total of $5,500. Every organization received more than its initial guaranteed amount.
Glass said: “Guest feedback was a driving force behind this expansion, and it was incredibly rewarding to officially open the doors and see the excitement around the space. This is about giving our guests more choice and another great way to experience Palms, while continuing to invest in what they tell us they want. Starting the celebration by supporting 10 deserving local organizations made the day even more meaningful.”
Dedicated Amenities and Exclusive Offerings
The bar features a beverage program unique to the space, including beers from local breweries available only at this location. Guests sampled specialty cocktails during the opening. The Al Vapor Street Tacos truck made its debut on the patio of the new gaming area.
Reporting: G3 Newswire
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Palms turned guest demand into 7,300 square feet of revenue opportunity while banking goodwill with a charity launch.
We've watched operators wrestle with smoking policy for years. Palms made the smart play: carve out dedicated non-smoking space, load it with premium slots, add food and beverage, and launch with a charity hook that delivers local PR and operator credibility. This is capital allocation that answers real guest feedback while protecting core smoking zones.
- 7,300 sq ft enclosed non-smoking space with 200+ slots, dedicated bar, and permanent taco truck
- $35K charity tournament at launch delivered $2,500+ to each of 10 Nevada nonprofits
- Exclusive beverage program includes local beers available only in the new space
SCCG angle: SCCG connects operators planning floor redesigns with the slot suppliers, architects, and F&B brands that make dedicated zones work. We've placed partners in every major renovation cycle and know who delivers on time and on spec when you're carving new revenue out of existing square footage.
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