Eastside Cannery Casino Site Set for Demolition

The Las Vegas casino closed in 2020 and will be demolished on March 5, 2026.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Eastside Cannery casino on the Boulder Strip in Las Vegas will be demolished on Thursday, March 5, 2026, according to reports. The casino closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained shuttered since then. Boyd Gaming Corporation, the owner of the property, says there is not enough market demand to reopen the facility.

Why it matters

The demolition of the Eastside Cannery marks the end of an era for the Las Vegas gaming industry, which was hit hard by the pandemic. The closure and demolition of the casino also reflects the broader economic challenges facing the city as it works to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

The details

The demolition of the Eastside Cannery is set to begin at 2 a.m. on March 5, 2026 and will not be open to the public. Boyd Gaming Corporation, the owner of the property, cited a lack of sufficient market demand as the reason for the decision to demolish the casino rather than attempt to reopen it.

  • The Eastside Cannery casino closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The demolition of the Eastside Cannery is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2 a.m.

The players

Boyd Gaming Corporation

The owner of the Eastside Cannery casino property and a major gaming operator in Las Vegas.

David Strow

Vice President at Boyd Gaming Corporation, who announced the decision to demolish the Eastside Cannery.

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What they’re saying

“It has been more than five years since we closed Eastside Cannery, and there is not sufficient market demand to reopen the facility.”

— David Strow, Vice President, Boyd Gaming Corporation (8 News Now)

What’s next

The demolition of the Eastside Cannery casino will clear the way for potential future residential development on the site, according to Boyd Gaming Corporation.

The takeaway

The closure and demolition of the Eastside Cannery casino highlights the ongoing challenges facing the Las Vegas gaming industry as it works to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision reflects the need for gaming operators to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences in the post-pandemic era.