Fertitta emphasized this point by saying: 'This isn't where we're going to see a new face every day. He stated that 'certain areas' of the resort, which he described as 'critical to the opening,' weren't completed within the anticipated timeframe.Īlthough the specific details regarding these areas were not disclosed, Fertitta elaborated on the rationale, explaining: ' We didn't feel like it gave us enough time to properly train our staff and our team members in the venues and be able to have the appropriate load-in days and then play days.'Įnsuring an optimal opening experience was especially important as most guests will be Las Vegas Valley residents whom they want to return, officials said. Red Rock Resorts' Vice Chairman, Lorenzo Fertitta, discussed the reason behind the decision.
According to Red Rock Resorts' CFO, Steven Cootey, this adjustment was deemed necessary 'to ensure a first-class opening of the property.'
This announcement was made during the company's third-quarter earnings conference call. The originally planned debut, scheduled for November 20, has now been pushed back to December 5, in a move that took industry analysts by surprise. Red Rock Resorts has decided to reschedule the grand opening of its Durango Casino and Resort, located in the southwest region of Las Vegas.
