Majority of Resorts World Las Vegas to be non-gaming
The President of the upcoming Resorts World Las Vegas has revealed that 75% of the facility’s revenue will be non-gaming.
US.- Resorts World Las Vegas is scheduled to open in the Strip in 2021, and the facility is getting ready to launch. Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella has revealed that 75% of the casino resort will be non-gaming.
Talking to Vegas Inc, Sibella said that the majority of the revenue won’t come from gaming operations. He said that the forecasts indicate that when the facility opens, around 75% of the revenue will be from the non-gaming side.
“You have to think differently and design differently, because not everyone is going to want to gamble. It’s a different way of thinking than it was years ago,” he said. “What we’re doing is not only good for us, it’s good for the city because this is going to attract people,” he added.
The facility recently updated its plans
The casino resort, which is being built on the site previously occupied by the Stardust, had a previously estimated price of US$4 billion. Genting also revealed that the cost has now increased to US$4.3 billion, and it’s on its way to becoming the most expensive resort ever developed in Las Vegas.
While the original theme of Resorts World was going to be Asian or Chinese, the company has decided to appeal a broader audience and changed its plans to “Asian-inspired touches.”
Moreover, the opening date of the casino has been pushed to the summer of 2021. The previous date was the end of 2020 as an early forecast. The facility will have two towers with a combined 3,500 rooms and suites, around 100 more than initially expected.
Scott Sibella, president of Resorts World, said: “Our team has been working diligently to perfect the vision for Resorts World Las Vegas, and we are excited to begin sharing that concept with Las Vegas and the greater hospitality communities. We believe Resorts World’s unique design and commitment to providing cutting-edge amenities and captivating experiences is the foundation to curating a thoughtful resort experience that aims to redefine the luxury hotel standard in Las Vegas.”
