Rio Las Vegas now with a new sports book

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An Old Fashioned, some red lipstick and a black dress…sigh, there’s just something undeniable about a good ol’ classic. The beloved Vegas showgirl may be an endangered species these days (insert tear), but “VEGAS! THE SHOW” preserved those feather-clad beauties and the likes of an era when everything was flashier and dripping with sophistication. What’s that you ask? Can a show filled with gorgeous and talented women a la Rat Pack era really exist in the here and now? Oh yes my friend, it sure can and all we have to say is raise that curtain and let the good times roll. With a little song, a lot of dance and that certain sultry allure that only old timey Vegas could pull off, this is a trip down memory lane and, well, it’s pretty legit. The costumes are fun, funky, sexy and so real. Ok, well maybe not the candy-themed costumes but hell, their Sammy Davis Jr. sure had us pining for an autograph. For a city that was built on pure, raw talent and obviously dolla dolla bills, this show celebrates iconic moments from the city's rich entertainment history through the decades that made the Vegas we know and love today. And we’ll tip our top hats to that.
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The Rio Las Vegas sits just west of the Strip on Flamingo Road—close enough to reach the action quickly, far enough that it still feels like its own destination. It opened on January 15, 1990 as Las Vegas’s first all-suite hotel, with a bright Brazilian Carnival theme that still shows in the colorful towers, vibrant carpet, and festive energy.

Today it has roughly 2,520 suites (many in the remodeled Ipanema Tower averaging around 580 square feet), a 117,000-square-foot casino with about 800 slots and 40 table games, a three-acre pool complex with waterfalls and cabanas, large convention space, and Penn & Teller as the long-running headline act. After years of neglect under previous ownership, Dreamscape (and now majority owner Kennedy Lewis) poured hundreds of millions into renovations completed in phases through 2024–2025. The property is now part of Hyatt’s Destination by Hyatt brand. Dining has been refreshed with spots like Tacos Del Rio, Eggslut, Canteen Food Hall, High Steaks, and Lapa Lounge.

The sportsbook is a William Hill Race & Sports Book that was modernized as part of those upgrades—new lounge seating, booths, and a wall of high-def screens plus kiosks and a bar. I hadn’t clocked how recently that refresh happened until now; it was easy to miss amid the bigger tower and casino work. It’s not Circa-level spectacle, but it’s a solid, comfortable place to watch and bet if you’re already on property.

Overall the Rio is in comeback mode: still off-Strip and a bit less flashy than the mega-resorts, but with bigger rooms, a livelier casino floor, and an effort to draw both locals and visitors again. Recent free concert series and new restaurants are part of that push.

Be sure to check out the channel that has more Vegas content than anyone on YouTube—@VegasIRL (Vegas IRL). Their walkthroughs, before-and-afters, and constant coverage of every casino, remodel, and corner of the city (Strip, downtown, locals spots, and beyond) are unmatched for real, on-the-ground Las Vegas footage.
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Las Vegas Restaurant
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