North Las Vegas Casino Undergoes Transformation

Former Poker Palace to reopen as Club Fortune Casino North with new Boomer's Sportsbook

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The former Poker Palace in North Las Vegas is undergoing an extensive remodel and will reopen in mid-April as Club Fortune Casino North. The new casino will not offer poker or table games, but will feature a Boomer's Sportsbook that will take wagers on horse racing. Truckee Gaming, the new owner, has described the casino's new look as 'if Excalibur and Circus Circus had a baby'.

Why it matters

The transformation of the former Poker Palace highlights the evolving landscape of the gaming industry in the Las Vegas area, with a shift away from traditional table games towards sports betting and horse racing. The new Boomer's Sportsbook is part of a larger expansion of the brand across Nevada.

The details

The Nevada Gaming Commission has licensed Club Fortune Casino North, a sister property to a small Henderson casino, to operate the former Poker Palace building. Truckee Gaming LLC, the new owner, plans to reopen the casino in mid-April after an extensive remodel. While the casino will no longer offer poker or table games, it will feature a Boomer's Sportsbook that will take wagers on horse racing. Truckee Gaming owner Ferenc Szony said they decided to keep the parimutuel horse racing component after consulting with Boomer's Sportsbook operator Joe Asher.

  • Truckee Gaming acquired the Poker Palace in the fall and closed it on October 1, 2026 for remodeling.
  • The new Club Fortune Casino North is expected to reopen in mid-April 2027.

The players

Truckee Gaming LLC

The Sparks-based company that acquired the former Poker Palace and is overseeing the remodel and rebranding to Club Fortune Casino North.

Ferenc Szony

The owner of Truckee Gaming LLC.

Boomer's Sportsbook

The new sportsbook operator that will oversee sports wagering at the Club Fortune Casino North property.

Joe Asher

The operator of Boomer's Sportsbook, who consulted with Truckee Gaming on the decision to keep the parimutuel horse racing component.

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What they’re saying

“Interest in horse racing has been fading nationwide, but after consulting with Boomer's Sportsbook operator Joe Asher, who's company will oversee sports wagering at the property, it was decided to keep the parimutuel horse racing component.”

— Ferenc Szony, Owner, Truckee Gaming LLC (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

“The new look for Club Fortune North is 'if Excalibur and Circus Circus had a baby, this is what it would look like.'”

— Ferenc Szony, Owner, Truckee Gaming LLC (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

What’s next

Club Fortune Casino North is expected to reopen in mid-April 2027 after the extensive remodel is completed.

The takeaway

The transformation of the former Poker Palace into Club Fortune Casino North reflects the evolving gaming landscape in the Las Vegas area, with a shift away from traditional table games towards sports betting and horse racing. The new Boomer's Sportsbook is part of a broader expansion of the brand across Nevada.