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Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

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Rio Hotel & Casino

Play the slots, see Penn & Teller, and eat at the Canteen Food Hall at this Brazilian-themed resort just off the Las Vegas Strip.

3700 W Flamingo Rd · Las Vegas, NV

About Rio Hotel & Casino

The Rio opened on January 15, 1990, as the first all-suite hotel in the Las Vegas Valley and is now owned by Dreamscape Companies. It has a 117,330 sq ft casino and a Rio Carnival theme. Penn & Teller have performed there since 2001, and the Canteen Food Hall replaced the old buffet in 2024. It hosted the World Series of Poker from 2005 to 2021. Guests must be 21 or older to gamble.

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