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88-448: After performing a set of promotional shows at The Pearl Concert Theater , rumors circulated in the media of Carey's forthcoming arena tour. In December 2009, the tour was official announced by Carey's official website and Twitter page, under the title "Angels' Advocate Tour". The name is linked to a song from her recent album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel , "Angels Cry" which has since been remixed to feature Ne-Yo and released while Carey

176-604: A $ 620 million renovation which included new restaurants and nightclubs, but the changes failed to restore the resort's past prominence. The Palms and other Nevada casinos were closed in March 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic . In 2021, Red Rock sold the resort for $ 650 million to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, which reopened it on April 27, 2022. Under its new ownership, the Palms is

264-590: A basketball court, a locker room, pool and poker tables, and optional cheerleaders. The two-story suite was one of 11 to open in the Fantasy Tower, which was still under construction at the time. The suites ranged from 1,400 to 10,000 square feet, and were located across the 25th and 26th floors. Six Sky Villas opened in April 2006, starting on the 27th floor of the Fantasy Tower. They ranged from 7,000 to 10,000 square feet, and included fireplaces and Jacuzzi spas. Before

352-431: A casino, restaurants, nightclubs, and a 42-story hotel. The resort catered to local residents and tourists, and also became popular among celebrities and young adults. It has made several television appearances, and was the main setting for the 2002 reality television show The Real World: Las Vegas , which contributed to its fame. A second hotel structure, the 40-story Fantasy Tower, was opened in 2005. A recording studio

440-632: A combined investment of $ 870.1 million, purchased a 25% stake in Fertitta Colony Partners. Colony Capital contributed $ 2.6 billion for a 75% share. The buyout was completed on November 7, 2007. On July 28, 2009, Station Casinos filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Station Casinos' filing listed $ 5.7 billion in assets against $ 6.5 billion in debt. The filing said the company had 510 holders of unsecured and subordinate debt totaling $ 4.4 billion. Station Casinos exited bankruptcy on June 17, 2011, with $ 4 billion less in debt and with creditors putting

528-474: A financial cover-up, and alleged that another executive had escorted underage women into 21-and-up venues at the resort. The Palms and a group of N9NE investors sought to remove Morton and Belmonti, who denied the accusations. Both sides settled in January 2011, with N9NE departing the Palms. The resort would take over operations of the company's former venues there. In 2010, Texas Pacific Group (TPG) purchased

616-407: A fireworks show. The Brenden Theatres facility was renovated and reopened two days later. The Palms casino is 94,065 sq ft (8,738.9 m ). Upon opening, it had 2,200 slot machines, keno, bingo, and 55 table games, including blackjack and poker. It also featured a sportsbook with seating for more than 200 people. Unlike certain other properties, the Palms sportsbook was built in

704-670: A food court and the movie theater. The latter was part of the Brenden Theatres chain. The theater opened shortly after the rest of the resort, on November 21, 2001. It was the first Brenden Theatres location to open in Las Vegas. Michael Morton , the brother of Hard Rock Hotel owner Peter Morton , operated several venues at the Palms, including a nightclub, a steakhouse, and the pool area. They were operated through Morton's company, N9NE Group . The Palms also had 9,000 sq ft (840 m ) of convention space. In subsequent years,

792-416: A former downtown property by the same name . In 2011, the casino floor unveiled its Playboy Party Pit, featuring six blackjack tables that were overseen by Playboy Bunny dealers. The pit was part of a $ 5 million casino renovation, which included 200 new slot machines. The casino also opened its Slot Emporium, featuring 50 of its most popular slot machines. A new sportsbook, operated by Cantor Gaming ,

880-530: A long-time feud with the Culinary Workers Union , which represents the majority of resort workers in Las Vegas. The feud began in 2000, when Station purchased the Santa Fe. Workers there had already voted seven years earlier for representation, although a contract was never finalized under the former ownership. When Station took over, it required that all of the property's employees re-apply for their jobs, to

968-636: A lot of tender loving care." The cost of the renovation project eventually increased to $ 620 million. It would cover numerous areas of the resort. A five-story parking garage was increased by two floors as part of the renovations. The original roadside sign was disassembled in February 2018, and eventually replaced by a fully digital one. Portions of the renovated resort were unveiled starting in May 2018. Station planned to target locals and tourists while offering value-oriented amenities. The company aimed to restore

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1056-414: A nearby street as Hugh Hefner Drive. A year later, the Palms partnered with Playboy to eventually use the magazine's name at the resort. In 2004, a pair of identical 26-year-old twins won a resort contest to become Palm Girls. They went on to represent the Palms through television appearances and in printed media, and their faces were later featured on casino chips for the resort. Construction of

1144-479: A new location on the Flamingo Road site, but he later decided that the property would be better suited for a hybrid locals/tourist resort. The property was initially divided across two parcels, with Wynn Road running between them. In June 1999, work was underway to realign Wynn Road, allowing for construction to eventually begin on a new hotel-casino that Maloof was planning. In July 2000, Maloof agreed to sell

1232-572: A night. The 2,350 sq ft (218 m ) suite featured an abundance of pink coloring and was inspired by the Barbie doll. As of 2012, the Hugh Hefner suite was one of the most expensive suites in the world, renting for $ 35,000 to $ 40,000 a night. The original hotel tower was renovated in 2012 and named as the Ivory Tower. As part of the 2018 renovations, the Fantasy Tower rooms were updated for

1320-546: A party at Hugh Hefner 's Playboy Mansion , featuring faux gaming tables and images of the resort. The party was aimed at attracting celebrities to the resort. In addition, Maloof mailed offers to Las Vegas residents, hoping to sign up 50,000 members for the new Palms slot club. He also made promotional appearances on local news stations and The Today Show . The hotel portion would be marketed in Arizona, California, and Maloof's home state of New Mexico. Maloof also planned to promote

1408-439: A portion of the Palms' $ 380 million bank debt. The Palms began missing loan payments that year, due to poor economic conditions. In January 2011, Maloof was negotiating with TPG and Leonard Green & Partners for the companies to gain a controlling interest in the Palms, after they had acquired most of a Palms loan in 2010. In June 2011, the companies announced a partnership called TPG Opportunity Partners, which would convert

1496-547: A recording studio for musicians. A music venue, the Pearl Concert Theater, was opened in early 2007. By that point, revenue from local residents had dropped from 80 to 65 percent, with tourists becoming more prevalent at the resort. Later in 2007, Richard Branson , wearing a body harness, jumped from the Fantasy Tower in a stunt to promote his Virgin America airline. A high-rise condo hotel , known as Palms Place ,

1584-424: A retractable roof, an idea previously planned for Rain. The roof cost approximately $ 1 million. As with Rain, DJs also performed at Moon. Rain was closed in 2012, as part of the resort's ongoing renovations at the time. Moon was closed in 2014. Apex Social Club opened in 2018, taking the place of Ghostbar . It offered various musical entertainers, including DJs, as well as weekly parties. In April 2019,

1672-424: A year after its debut. In October 2004, the Palms signed a licensing deal with Playboy to use the brand name. The Playboy Club opened in the Fantasy Tower on October 6, 2006. It was the first new Playboy Club to open in more than two decades. A nationwide search was conducted for Playboy Bunnies to staff the club, which was a joint venture between Playboy Enterprises , the Palms, and N9NE. The opening

1760-509: A year later. The Palms experienced financial difficulty during the Great Recession , and was sold in 2011, to Texas Pacific Group and Leonard Green & Partners . The Maloof family retained a two-percent interest in the Palms. A $ 50 million renovation took place in 2012, to help reinvigorate the resort's popularity. Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Station Casinos, purchased the Palms for $ 312.5 million in 2016. The company launched

1848-747: Is a hotel and casino located near the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada , United States. It is owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians . It includes 703 rooms and a 94,065 sq ft (8,738.9 m ) casino. It was originally owned by the Maloof family , and primarily overseen by George Maloof . He purchased the site in 1997, and construction began three years later. The Palms opened on November 15, 2001, with Station Casinos and The Greenspun Corporation as minority owners. It included

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1936-505: Is a publicly traded holding company that owns a portion of Station Casinos. The first Station Casinos property, Palace Station , is located in Las Vegas and originally opened as The Casino on July 1, 1976, which is considered the company's founding date. The Casino was renamed the Bingo Palace in 1977. Frank Fertitta Jr. , the founder of Station Casinos, bought a 10-percent stake in

2024-576: The Boston Herald also praised Carey's vocals, stating that "'My All,' the gospel-inspired 'Fly Like a Bird' and early career hit 'Emotions' were all powerhouse stunners, boasting the mix of smoky tones, soulful trills and high-octave whistles that have become her trademark." Critics praised Carey's ability to vocally deliver despite experiencing a cold on several dates with Jason Richards of Toronto Now's article aptly titled 'Mariah fights through cold for ACC performance' commenting that "Mariah Carey's cold

2112-586: The COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened. Station announced in 2022 that it would demolish the properties and sell the land to finance future projects. The demolition was viewed by analysts as a defensive move to prevent future competition from gaming rivals. Station also announced in 2022 that it would close and demolish its Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel , located in the Las Vegas Valley as well. The site will be redeveloped in connection with adjoining acreage. Station Casinos has been involved in

2200-465: The September 11 attacks , resort officials announced that the Palms would open one month earlier than scheduled, to take advantage of the busy Thanksgiving weekend. After the attacks, Maloof planned to proceed with the opening, despite the potential impact on tourism. The Palms had already hired most of its 2,500 employees. To help promote the opening, Maloof invited high rollers and Hollywood agents to

2288-658: The Texas , located in North Las Vegas . Station shareholders objected to Fertitta branching out into the gaming industry on his own, prompting the company to purchase the Texas in 1995, shortly before its opening. In Henderson, Nevada , Station opened the Sunset Station in 1997, followed by Green Valley Ranch in 2001, the latter in partnership with American Nevada Corporation . Station also purchased several existing properties in

2376-504: The Wynn Las Vegas resort, and the Palms alleged that profits had declined since then, arguing that Belmonti had neglected his duties at the Palms. It was also alleged that N9NE used Palms money to pay off several employee lawsuits, without informing the resort. The Palms countersued and further alleged that Morton had misused resort money and staff for his own purposes, including house parties. The suit also accused Belmonti of carrying out

2464-399: The locals casino market in Las Vegas. The company purchased several sites that were gaming-entitled, meaning that major casinos can be built at that location without additional approvals. There are only a limited number of such sites available in the Las Vegas area. Station Casinos has also branched out into managing casinos that they do not own. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. ( Nasdaq :  RRR )

2552-557: The 40-story Fantasy Tower was completed, the Palms had 430 rooms. The new tower added 347. The tower was completed in October 2006, when it unveiled the 9,000 sq ft (840 m ) Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, a two-story suite on the 34th and 35th floors. Hefner was the first guest to stay in the suite, which was inspired by his Playboy Mansions in Los Angeles and Chicago. In 2009, the Palms opened its Barbie Suite, which rented for $ 4,000

2640-509: The Detroit date for Pride Source that commented; "You attend a Mariah Carey concert to be in the dreamlike presence of a super-diva, not expecting to be wooed by artful razzle-dazzle or the singer's dexterous dance moves. Those aerobics are in her voice, a supreme many-octave instrument that worked for 95 minutes during her "Angels Advocate Tour" Monday at the Fox Theatre in Detroit." Lauren Carter of

2728-632: The Fiesta to Station Casinos . Later that month, Station and The Greenspun Corporation both agreed to purchase a separate six-percent stake in Maloof's upcoming resort. The Maloof family owned the remaining 88 percent. Preliminary work on the property began on July 24, 2000. Two and a half months later, Maloof announced that the resort would be named the Palms. It was scheduled to open on December 12, 2001, initially with 470 rooms, although Maloof planned to eventually expand to 2,000 within 10 years. The project

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2816-442: The Fiesta. Perini Building Company was chosen as the general contractor, after working on an expansion of the Fiesta in 1999. An official groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Palms on October 24, 2000. A fire occurred on the lower floors of the hotel tower in April 2001, during construction. The fire, apparently caused by welding, caused $ 75,000 in minimal damage and would not delay construction. The 42-story hotel tower

2904-652: The Las Vegas Valley, including the Santa Fe in 2000, and the Fiesta and Reserve in 2001. Wildfire Gaming is a division of Station that operates small casinos around the Las Vegas Valley. Wildfire-branded casinos are smaller than Station's other properties and lack hotel rooms. The original property, known simply as Wildfire Casino, opened in 2001. Station purchased the 20,000 sq ft (1,900 m ) casino in 2003, and opened additional Wildfire casinos starting in 2008. A 21,000 sq ft (2,000 m ) Wildfire

2992-469: The NLRB ruled against Station Casinos, finding that the company had committed "extensive coercive and unlawful misconduct" as part of a "carefully crafted corporate strategy intentionally designed at every step to interfere with employees’ free choice" to unionize or not. As part of its ruling, the NLRB also issued a remedial bargaining order, also known as a Cemex bargaining order , which requires an employer that

3080-472: The Nevada Gaming Commission, after an investigation found that nightclub employees – under N9NE's management – had offered drugs and prostitutes to undercover officers. In March 2016, TPG and Leonard Green were considering a sale of the resort. Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Station Casinos , announced two months later that it would purchase the Palms for $ 312.5 million. The purchase

3168-455: The One Group. However, these plans were canceled. The former Heraea space reopened in 2015, as the world's largest Hooters restaurant. The 15,200 sq ft (1,410 m ) restaurant spanned across two stories. When Red Rock purchased the Palms, the company aimed to upgrade the resort's restaurants, hoping to attract an upper-class clientele. This included the removal of Hooters and

3256-407: The Palms opened Kaos, a 73,000 sq ft (6,800 m ) dayclub and a 29,000 sq ft (2,700 m ) nightclub, replacing the space formerly occupied by Rain. The dayclub included several pools, and featured a 60-foot headless bronze statue by artist Damien Hirst called "Demon With Bowl". Kaos offered frequent performances, and a 270-foot-tall LED screen – the largest in Las Vegas –

3344-408: The Palms to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for $ 650 million, pending regulatory approvals expected later in the year. Analysts believed that the resort still had potential. The band expected to focus more on gaming than on nightlife, a departure from previous owners. Local residents would be the primary target demographic. The sale was finalized on December 17, 2021, and the Palms became

3432-462: The Palms' debt into equity. TPG and Leonard Green would each own a 49-percent share of the resort, while the Maloof family's ownership would be reduced to 2 percent, with the option to eventually purchase up to 20 percent. George Maloof would continue to oversee operations as chairman, and he said that little would change at the property. Station Casinos and Greenspun were no longer involved as minority owners. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved

3520-409: The Palms' popularity. Fertitta and his brother were avid art collectors, and artwork was spread throughout the renovated resort. Red Rock had partnered with Tao Group, which was to open a new nightclub and restaurants at the Palms. However, the partnership was terminated later in 2018. Under Red Rock's ownership, the Palms failed to regain its popularity. Kaos, a new nightclub, was opened in 2019. It

3608-505: The Strip. The Palms would also benefit from the nearby Rio and Gold Coast resorts, which were popular among locals. Maloof said he wanted to create "the ultimate party hotel in the world". The resort included various restaurants, a nightclub, and a 14-screen movie theater. The property's east side was targeted at tourists, containing the hotel tower, nightclubs, and several restaurants. The west side included locals-oriented amenities, such as

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3696-449: The addition of a new restaurant by celebrity chefs such as Bobby Flay , Michael Symon , and Chris Santos . N9NE had been a popular staple at the resort since it debuted, but it was closed in 2017 amid the restaurant overhaul. It was replaced by Scotch 80 Prime, a fine-dining restaurant. It included a $ 3 million collection of whiskies, and artwork by Andy Warhol , Jean-Michel Basquiat , and Damien Hirst . The former Bistro Buffet

3784-477: The casino later that year and became its vice president and director. He bought out his partners in 1979, then expanded the casino and renamed it Palace Station in 1984. Nearly a decade later, Fertitta filed to make the Palace Station a public company known as Station Casinos. The stock began trading on May 25, 1993. Fertitta held the position of chairman, but retired from the company that year. Control

3872-421: The casino, in an effort to compete with rivals that were doing the same. However, the scent was discontinued after less than a month, due to negative customer reception. In September 2010, N9NE Group sued the Palms after the resort tried to fire Andy Belmonti, a N9NE executive who was responsible for overseeing the company's venues at the property. Belmonti had recently began work on a new restaurant for Morton at

3960-506: The center of the casino, intended as a convenient location for locals to find. The book initially did not accept bets on NBA games, due to the Maloof family's ownership of the Sacramento Kings . The betting ban on NBA games was lifted seven years after the Palms' opening. The resort's 2005-06 expansion included a two-floor high-end gaming pit named The Mint and Top of the Mint, referencing

4048-927: The club was linked with the Moon nightclub located above, and the Nove Italiano restaurant below. The Fantasy Tower's exterior featured the Playboy bunny logo to promote the club. The Playboy Club closed in June 2012, as Playboy and the Palms wanted to pursue new opportunities. The club was replaced by a lounge called the View. Station Casinos Station Casinos, LLC is an American hotel and casino company based in Las Vegas suburb of Summerlin South , Nevada , and founded by Frank Fertitta Jr. Station Casinos, along with Affinity Gaming , Boyd Gaming and Golden Entertainment , dominate

4136-485: The company's 18 casinos back in the hands of the Fertitta family and their partners. The Fertitta brothers agreed to put nearly $ 200 million in the reassembled company and now own 45 percent of its shares. The other new equity owners include the company's main lenders, Deutsche Bank AG, which holds 25 percent; JPMorgan Chase with a 15 percent stake; and former bondholders with an additional 15 percent, according to lawyers on

4224-566: The crowd was also been the subject of much praise, with an MTV review commenting, "Throughout the night, her between-song banter felt light, honest and steadfastly lucid, in stark contrast to recent well-publicized bouts of public babbling. Her intimate connection with her fans was palpable from start to finish." A review from the Los Angeles Times stated "her transparent blend of vocal talent and goofy charisma seems appealingly old-fashioned." Sarah Rodman from The Boston Globe commented that

4312-511: The crowd. Carey acknowledged her propensity for lateness during the first Los Angeles show (which began on-schedule), asking the crowd to confirm, "I'm usually much more late and people criticize me for that   ... But tonight, in Los Angeles, was I on time?" The following set list is from the February 13, 2010, concert in Chicago. It is not intended to represent all dates throughout the tour. Pearl Concert Theater Palms Casino Resort

4400-408: The day, the property was frequented by older local residents, while younger tourists would arrive later in the evening. The resort was popular with nightclub-goers and celebrities. By mid-2003, Maloof was planning to eventually add a second hotel tower, due to the strong success of the resort. Later in 2003, the Palms hosted a 50th anniversary celebration for the magazine Playboy and renamed

4488-576: The deal. Station Casinos announced on October 13, 2015, that it would return to the stock market with an initial public offering . On April 26, 2016, Red Rock Resorts, Inc., a new holding company owning a portion of Station Casinos, went public on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange . In 2016, Station Casinos purchased the Palms Casino Resort for $ 313 million. The company then spent more than $ 600 million on renovations, which failed to restore

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4576-597: The disagreement of the Culinary Workers Union. The union has since targeted other Station properties over the years in an effort to unionize them. In 2019, the Culinary Workers Union filed 16 unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Station Casinos, with the union alleging that workers received discriminatory work assignments and were threatened with being fired for supporting unionization. In June 2024,

4664-399: The first Las Vegas resort to have a Native American owner. In 1997, George Maloof purchased a 31.5-acre (12.7 ha) property on Flamingo Road , west of the Las Vegas Strip . He paid less than $ 1 million per acre. At the time, he had no immediate plans for the site. Maloof was the owner of the Fiesta hotel-casino in North Las Vegas . His initial plan was to grow the Fiesta name with

4752-430: The first Las Vegas resort to have a Native American owner. The band began a hiring campaign to prepare for reopening, ultimately employing more than 900 people, including some former workers. The resort's employee facilities were upgraded, but the band otherwise made few changes to the property in light of Red Rock's renovation a few years earlier. The Palms reopened on the night of April 27, 2022, with live music and

4840-469: The first time since their opening. The six Sky Villa suites were also updated. The former Hugh Hefner suite was redesigned by architects Bentel & Bentel in collaboration with artist Damien Hirst and renamed as the Empathy Suite. The two-story 9,000 sq ft (840 m ) suite included various artwork and a curved bar for 13 people. It rented for a two-night minimum price of $ 200,000, making it

4928-405: The high cost of securing entertainers. Red Rock Resorts stated that the space would remain open as the guest pool area and that it would be used for special events, while the company evaluated future use for the venue. The club had lost nearly $ 50 million. During its run, the club featured residencies from various musical artists. Notable performers at Kaos had included Cardi B and Marshmello ,

5016-550: The land was sold. Station opened its Red Rock Resort in 2006. It was built in the Las Vegas community of Summerlin at a cost of $ 925 million, making it Station's most expensive property. On December 4, 2006, Fertitta Colony Partners made a highly leveraged offer to purchase all existing shares at $ 82 per share and take the company private. The partnership consisted of Fertitta III and his brother Lorenzo , along with Colony Capital LLC . The Fertitta brothers, their sister Delise Sartini, and her husband Blake L. Sartini , with

5104-401: The latter of whom had signed a $ 60 million two-year residency deal. DJ Kaskade had also been signed to the club, and filed a federal lawsuit against the resort after its closing left him without a venue. The Palms opened with various restaurants, including N9NE, a steakhouse by N9NE Group . It had seating for 175 people, including a 16-seat caviar bar. An Asian restaurant, Little Buddha,

5192-448: The most expensive suite in the world. On the ground floor, the Palms included Rain in the Desert, a three-story club spanning 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m ). Guests would enter through a gold-mirrored tunnel, accompanied by fog and lights. The interior of the club featured a center stage surrounded by a moat, and a nearby three-story waterfall was used as a projection screen. Rain

5280-438: The new hotel tower was underway in 2004, with Whiting-Turner as general contractor. It would eventually open as the Fantasy Tower. It was also designed by Jerde Partnership, and was built south of the original tower. The Fantasy Tower began opening in October 2005, with various suites. The tower officially celebrated its opening in May 2006. The Playboy Club opened in the tower five months later. The Fantasy Tower also added

5368-407: The public at 11:00 p.m. Maloof served as the public face for the resort. He planned for the Palms to appeal to the same young demographic as the nearby Hard Rock Hotel . He also hoped that its location, near Interstate 15 , would make it appealing to local residents. He considered the Palms close enough to the Strip to attract tourists, but far enough to bring in locals, who generally avoid

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5456-470: The renovations were designed to reflect this older demographic. The Palms' roadside neon sign had advertised the property as "a Maloof casino resort" since its opening. As part of the renovations, the Maloofs' name was eventually removed from the sign. In September 2012, the resort took over ownership of the venues previously overseen by N9NE, including nightclubs. The Palms was subsequently fined $ 1 million by

5544-478: The resort through his basketball team, the Sacramento Kings . The resort's opening was eagerly anticipated. The Palms opened to thousands of invited guests and VIPs on November 15, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. Notable attendees included Pamela Anderson , Matt Dillon , Nevada governor Kenny Guinn , Samuel L. Jackson , Joe Pesci , Tara Reid , Dennis Rodman , Martin Sheen and Charlize Theron . The resort opened to

5632-444: The resort to eat there. In 2013, Garduño's was replaced by a sports bar and restaurant known as Heraea, with females as a specific target demographic. It was operated by the One Group, and was added as part of the resort's $ 50 million renovation. Heraea was unsuccessful and closed later in 2013, with the Palms taking over management of the space. Little Buddha was to be replaced by a new restaurant and lounge called Xishi, also by

5720-429: The resort to its former prominence. The Palms was sold to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in 2021, for $ 650 million. That year, the company announced that it would proceed with Durango , a long-planned resort in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. It opened at the end of 2023. Several casino properties in the Las Vegas Valley – Texas Station , Fiesta Rancho , and Fiesta Henderson – were closed in 2020 amid

5808-519: The resort would add other features, such as a medical center for employees and the public, and a tattoo parlor by Carey Hart and John Huntington. Maloof was satisfied with the Palms' early financial results, although local residents were generally not impressed at first, complaining of issues such as cramped casino aisles and loud music. Maloof managed to attract locals by launching a promotional campaign, introducing more full-pay video poker machines, and removing some machines for more space. During

5896-479: The sale in November 2011, and a renovation was planned for the resort. A subdued celebration was held for the Palms' 10th anniversary, honoring its employees and local residents rather than celebrities. In an effort to regain the resort's popularity, a $ 50 million renovation began in mid-2012, incorporating a modern design by Klai Juba Architects. The resort's average customer now ranged from 30 to 50 years old, and

5984-426: The same restaurants, as well as a new café. The A.Y.C.E. Buffet was kept, leaving the Palms among few locals casinos in Las Vegas to still offer a buffet after the COVID-19 pandemic . La Popular CDMX, a Mexican restaurant that included all-day breakfast and a taco bar, opened in 2023, replacing Shark after its pandemic-related closure three years earlier. It was the third U.S. location for La Popular, and closed

6072-582: The show was "precisely that mix of diva and daffiness that endears Carey to her fans and that worked to make the hour-and-40-minute show a captivating mix of sparkle, silliness, and vocal pyrotechnics." Carey displayed notable tardiness throughout the tour. She arrived on stage 40 minutes late in Ottawa, 60 minutes in Montreal, Toronto, and Grand Prairie, and 95 minutes late in Mashantucket, which resulted in “boos” from

6160-407: The suite created for the show was later opened to the public. In 2003, the Palms unveiled bachelor and bachelorette party suites, both featuring stripper poles and other amenities. The rooms had previously been used by the production crew for The Real World . In October 2005, the Palms opened its Hardwood Suite in the new Fantasy Tower. The suite rented for $ 50,000 a night, and included half

6248-497: Was topped off on June 7, 2001. It was originally planned as a 40-story building, but the floor count was increased to beat out the nearby Rio hotel, which stood at 41 stories. The project's budget was $ 265 million, although improvements to a pool and spa courtyard added another $ 3 million in expenses. The Palms was partially financed with a $ 55 million credit line, from First Security Bank and Wells Fargo . Construction proceeded slightly ahead of schedule. A few days prior to

6336-447: Was a running theme at the singer's Air Canada Centre show", before going on to say "It's a testament to her vocal talent, then, that Mariah still managed to flex her legendary five-octave range throughout the night." The set design and choice of songs in the set list were also praised, in particular, the mix of " Love Hangover "/" Heartbreaker ", and her performances of " We Belong Together " and " Hero ". Carey's conversational banter with

6424-470: Was added onto the Palm's Ivory Tower, broadcasting performances to clubgoers and passersby on the street. Later in 2019, Kaos was briefly closed to allow for the addition of a 70-foot dome of transparent panels. It was placed over one of the pools, allowing for year-round swimming. The addition was named Kaos Dome, and the club reopened on October 31, 2019. However, Kaos was abruptly closed five days later, due to

6512-408: Was also added, making the Palms the first casino resort to include such a facility. The resort also includes a movie theater, which has hosted several film premieres. A Playboy Club opened in the Fantasy Tower in 2006, becoming the first such club to open in several decades. A music venue, the Pearl Concert Theater, was added in 2007. Palms Place , a high-rise condo hotel , was opened on the property

6600-443: Was also added. The Palms has 703 hotel rooms, spread across two towers. It originally opened with a 42-story tower containing 455 rooms, a small number compared to resorts on the nearby Strip. In an effort to attract basketball players, the hotel included 24 NBA rooms, featuring beds and showers that were longer and higher than normal. The hotel was also featured in the reality television series The Real World: Las Vegas , and

6688-434: Was designed by Jerde Partnership International , based in Los Angeles. KGA Architecture served as the executive architect. When having the Palms designed, Maloof relied on customer feedback that he had received at the Fiesta. High ceilings were added at the Palms to reduce cigarette smoke, and a large number of restrooms were added as well. The casino would also feature an abundance of video poker and loose slot machines, like

6776-502: Was developed by Michael Morton and Scott DeGraff, and was opened on November 16, 2001. It included a showroom, and opened with a concert by Macy Gray , although performances by musicians were not intended to take place on a regular basis. DJ Paul Oakenfold began a residency at Rain in 2008, and DJ AM performed there until his death in 2009. Moon, a nightclub located at the top of the Fantasy Tower, opened on October 6, 2006. It measured 12,500 sq ft (1,160 m ) and had

6864-553: Was featured in Hefner's reality television series The Girls Next Door . It was the first nightclub to include gambling, a feature that required the rewriting of Nevada law. The club had 10 blackjack tables, and was the first casino to charge an admission fee. Maloof worked with Nevada regulators for more than three years to get the law rewritten. The club included a bar with 10,000 diamond-shaped crystals, and VIP rooms with mirrored walls and Playboy pinball machines. Through escalators,

6952-405: Was finalized in October 2016, and the company began making changes to the resort. In late 2017, plans were announced for a $ 485 million renovation that would include a hotel remodel, and new restaurants and clubs. Station's CEO Frank Fertitta III said, "We were partners in this property for nearly 10 years. We have a history of understanding what the Palms property is capable of doing. It lacked

7040-408: Was meant as a major attraction, but instead was closed seven months later. Nevada casinos were ordered to close on March 18, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the state . Casinos there began reopening a few months later, although the Palms remained closed as of March 2021, while Red Rock waited for a rebound of the economy. On May 4, 2021, Red Rock announced that it would sell

7128-463: Was named after the French word for trade winds . Other restaurants included the 500-seat Festival Market Buffet, and the 24/7 Sunrise Cafe. The Bistro Buffet opened in 2007. Four years later, the Palms added a dim sum restaurant known as Cathay House, which had previously operated across the street. Maloof arranged for the restaurant's relocation after realizing that many Palms customers were leaving

7216-492: Was on tour. This was her first concert tour since her The Adventures of Mimi Tour in 2006. Dates were only slated for the U.S. and Canada. The tour’s reviews were generally positive, with most critics admiring Carey's live vocals. A review from The Palm Beach Post described Carey's vocals as being "strong, assured and, as usual, eerily effortless" a sentiment that was additionally reflected in Chris Azzopardi's review of

7304-414: Was opened in 2008. It was the third and final tower to be built on the Palms property. That year, the Palms began to suffer financially due to the economic effects of the Great Recession . By 2010, the Palms had accumulated 661 building code violations, which Maloof attributed to significant expansion of the resort over the years. In mid-2010, Maloof reluctantly agreed to have a scent distributed through

7392-402: Was opened in May 2012. It measured 9,840 sq ft (914 m ), and included a poker room, which eventually closed in 2014. The casino floor was renovated in 2018 to include 40 new table games, which offered phone-charging outlets for players. The casino floor was updated again for its 2022 reopening, with a new, open layout and new slot machines. A 100-seat William Hill sportsbook

7480-514: Was opened in downtown Las Vegas in 2023. It was built on five acres, occupying a portion of the former Castaways Hotel and Casino site, which Station had purchased in 2004. Compared to previous Wildfire casinos, the new location features a more upscale design which will be integrated into existing and future locations. In 2005, there were plans to develop two casinos in Reno: Station Casino Reno and Mount Rose Station . In 2020,

7568-565: Was partially inspired by the Buddha Bar in Paris. Another restaurant, Garduño's , was carried over from the Fiesta hotel-casino. The Palms location was spread across two floors. A food court with a handful of eateries was built near the resort's movie theater. A French restaurant, Alize, was built on the top floor of the hotel tower and was mostly glass-enclosed for views of the Las Vegas Valley. The restaurant featured nearly 1,000 types of wine, and

7656-478: Was reopened as the A.Y.C.E. (All You Can Eat) Buffet at the end of 2017, while Alize marked its closing after 16 years. It was replaced by a new restaurant from chef Marc Vetri. Flay opened his new restaurant, Shark, in 2019. A 5,000 sq ft (460 m ) restaurant, Greene St. Kitchen, was also opened by chef Lanny Chin and offered a variety of global dishes. A Tim Ho Wan dim sum restaurant opened later in 2019. The Palms reopened in 2022 with most of

7744-559: Was taken over by family members, including his son Frank Fertitta III , who took the position of chairman, president, and chief executive officer. The initial public offering helped finance the company's second Las Vegas property, Boulder Station , which opened in 1994. It is located along Boulder Highway in the eastern Las Vegas Valley . In Missouri, the company also opened the St. Charles riverboat casino in 1994. Meanwhile, Fertitta had begun construction on his own hotel-casino project,

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