Along with the renovations, he added, are plans to bring a hotel to the property within a year-and-a-half. Thursday - “just a little snazzier than what else is around,” said DeSimone, a 53-year-old real estate developer from Henderson. It’ll remain a locals favorite upon opening its doors to the public at 7 p.m. Still, DeSimone expects The Pass’ customer base to largely comprise the same locals who frequented the slots-only Eldorado, while attracting a younger crowd to the fold with contemporary amenities. The Pass’ ownership group, DeSimone Gaming, rebranded the casino to match its other casino, Railroad Pass at U.S. The casino opens one week after the former Hard Rock Hotel reintroduced itself as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with a double-decker party bus. It’s now The Pass, and new owner Joe DeSimone hopes his $7 million investment into the building bridges the property’s neighborhood charm to a more modern joint in tune with the developing Water Street District. opens its doors Thursday night, it’ll mark the first time in six decades that the Henderson property operates without the Eldorado name or a Boyd in charge. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) the casino at 140 S. The property, at the former site of the Eldorado Casino, is scheduled to open Thursday. Workers apply the finishing touches at the Water Street entrance to The Pass in downtown Henderson Monday, March 29, 2021.
