While, the move by Red Rock Resorts, which was previously Station Casinos, puts it into the tourist market for the first time. He said Boyd's moves really secure its top stop in North Las Vegas. John Knott with the CBRE Global Gaming Group told KNPR's State of Nevada that the moves by the two gaming companies are 'excellent' and a sign of the region's continuing recovery from the Great Recession. Two of Boyd’s purchases - Aliante and the Cannery location on Craig Road - give the company a foothold in North Las Vegas, which is counting on the Faraday Future car plant and other industrial development to spur growth. The moves show faith in the locals casino market and the future of Southern Nevada’s economy. Boyd bought Aliante and the two Cannery casinos while Station purchased the Palms.
Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming spent nearly $1 billion between them to acquire four properties. The two biggest locals casino companies in Las Vegas are getting bigger.
