Boyd Gaming to Demolish Eastside Cannery for Residential Redevelopment in Las Vegas

Boyd Gaming Corp. has confirmed plans to demolish its Eastside Cannery property in east Las Vegas, which has remained closed since the statewide casino shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The 17-year-old property, which includes a 16-story hotel tower with 307 rooms, will be torn down, and Boyd is in discussions to sell the land for residential development.

Boyd stated that market demand does not support reopening the facility. Since its closure, Boyd has spent over half a million dollars monthly on maintenance, utilities, IT, and security. The property was also used by community organizations and law enforcement for food distribution and training exercises during the pandemic.

Boyd Gaming operates 10 locals and downtown casinos in Southern Nevada. The company has been monitoring market conditions along Boulder Highway, where it also owns Sam's Town to the north and is redeveloping the site of Joker's Wild Casino as Cadence Crossing to the south. Boyd purchased the Eastside Cannery site for $45 million in April 2024.

The demolition of Eastside Cannery follows similar moves by Red Rock Resorts, which demolished Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho, and Fiesta Henderson after the pandemic shutdowns. The only major Southern Nevada casino property still shuttered from that era is the Colorado Belle in Laughlin.