The Rio Becomes ‘Cool’ Again After New LED Light Install

The Las Vegas locals are calling the Rio, "cool" again after people noticed the new LED lights twinkling from the casino.

Social media accounts and Las Vegas-based content creators have posted videos about the Rio Hotel & Casino's new renovations. Along with the new LED lights, the property also will get a pretty hefty facelift.

Based in New York City, Dreamscape is a real estate company that specializes in redeveloping residential, retail, hospitality, entertainment and gaming properties. Dreamscape acquired the Rio in Dec. 2019 from Caesars Entertainment Corp. for $516.3 million, according to Dreamscape's website.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Dreamscape is in the middle of a $350 millions multiyear redevelopment plan. The reenovations will give a heavy cosmetic facelift and "refresh" to the 2,500 guest rooms, the casino floor, the convention spaces, the pools and more.

Along with the renovations to the inside, there have also been some upgrades on the outside. There's a new LED marquee on Flamingo Road, new exterior paint and productions-like LED lights.

In fact, the Review-Journal further reported that rock band Phish's creative director produced the coordination and colors of the LED lights.

Along with the fresh remodel that is making the Rio be sparkly and pretty, the new Canteen Food Hall is another amenity that the property added recently.

It's pretty similar to the mass amount of other food halls in Las Vegas. There's a sushi place, NYC fried chicken spot, burger joint, a "West-Philly" inspired sub shop, a ramen spot, and Sonoran-style burrito place all nestled in the food hall.

Food halls are a great opportunity to explore new cuisine while also eating in a quick and convenient manner.

Will the Rio finally be cool again? Well, let's hope that Dreamscape sprinkles some magic into the property, so we can enjoy the Rio for many more years to come.

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!” That iconic sign at the entrance to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip sums it all up. We live in a city that is home to some of the most amazing mega resorts and casinos in the world. It’s no wonder that four of them made the top 10 in a recent survey ranking the most popular casinos in America.

The latest study by Slots Of Vegas measures the popularity of over 300 casinos from across the United States. According to their information from Forbes, the casino industry in the U.S is worth over $53 billion dollars!

That pretty much proves that Americans love going to casinos, even if they choose not to gamble. Casinos have become hubs for restaurants, entertainment, and spas in many cities around our nation.

Basically, the study takes into account reviews on TripAdvisor.com. The casinos with the most “excellent” or “very good” reviews receive the highest scores.

With this in mind, it is great to see that Las Vegas resorts hold the top two positions on the most popular casinos in America list from Slots Of Vegas. Actually, it’s a three-way tie for second place. However, I bet if they had used a “best out of 100” scoring system instead of “best out of 10,” there wouldn’t be any ties.

Furthermore, it is also impressive to note that three of the top 5 spots are held by Sin City destinations.

Comparatively, the east coast casino hub of Atlantic City, New Jersey claims two “most popular” spots in the top 10. Other locations which are home to some of the most popular casinos in America include the states of Washington, California, Connecticut, and Alabama.

Without further ado, let’s check out the top 10 casinos on the list!

This Boyd Gaming property on West Flamingo Road in Las Vegas opened back in December, 1986. This casino scored a 7 out of 10 in the survey, and fans of the Gold Coast love the fact that the gaming floor features "Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, and the Koi Grand Fu Wheel."

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This property is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It is based in Ledyard, Connecticut and it first opened it's bingo parlor in 1986. The casino opened in 1992, with the hotel opening it's doors in 1997. Foxwoods scored a 7.1 out of 10 to squeak into 9th place in this survey.

This property started out as the Howard Johnson's Regency Motor Hotel in 1966. Caesars purchased the property in 1977, renovated the hotel, and reopened as the second casino in Atlantic City. The name was finally changed to it's current incarnation as Caesars Atlantic City in 1987. This casino scored a 7.7 out of 10. Fans love the fact that they house over 3,400 slot machines. Additionally, the famous Atlantic City boardwalk is within walking distance from the hotel.

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I don't know about you, but I rarely think of Alabama when I think of casinos. However, Wind Creek Casino, owned by Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has a lot of fans in the southeast. They may not offer table games, but they do offer 1,700 slot machines and video poker machines, plus great dining, a golf club, spa, and live entertainment. This casino scored a 7.8 out of 10.

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Here's another Atlantic City favorite, owned by MGM Resorts International. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors in July 2003 and is now the highest grossing casino in Atlantic City. It's also the largest hotel in the state, featuring close to 2,800 rooms. Furthermore, it's very close to the Jersey Shore, and also houses five indoor and outdoor pools on the property. This casino scored a 7.9 out of 10.

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Businessman Sheldon Adelson developed The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas through his company, Las Vegas Sands. Doors opened in May, 1999, and The Venetian continues to attract some of the most famous entertainers in the world to it's state-of-the-art Venetian Theater. This casino scored an 8.5 out of 10.

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Just 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, California sits one of the fastest growing suburban areas in that state. Lincoln, California is now home to the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, which boasts 250,000 square feet of gaming space. It is located within driving distance of the very popular Napa Valley region of California. This casino scored an 8.7 out of 10 to become part of a three-way tie for second place in this study.

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This casino is owned and operated by the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, and it's located in the Quil Ceda Village, Washington. The casino opened in June 2003, replacing a previous casino on that property which had opened in 1992. This casino is one of the largest in America, and some say, the most expensive too. It's proximity to the Puget Sound makes for great fishing, shopping, and dining expeditions. This casino also scored an 8.7 out of 10 to tie for second place.

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Sitting on the former site of the famous Dunes Hotel & Casino in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip, casino owner Steve Wynn created this casino to be the jewel of the city. It cost $1.6 billion dollars to build this resort, which opened in October, 1998. It's famous fountain show in front of the hotel and casino has been featured in many television shows and movies, including Oceans 11. The Bellagio scored an 8.7 out of 10 to tie for second place.

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It's the largest single hotel in the world...period. The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino boasts 6,852 rooms! And many of those rooms offer fantastic views of the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. The property hosts some of the biggest names and sporting events in the entertainment world in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This casino scored a 9.1 out of 10 to take top honors.