It’s a rare move for a Las Vegas casino, but patrons will be rewarded Saturday with a reopening “open-bar bash” from 6 to 8 p.m. Temporary closure: Downtown’s Golden Gate will close on Monday for five days in order to replace the carpeting throughout. An interesting departure from the standard dark, closed-in casino design Durango features big picture windows looking out, resulting in refreshing natural light during the day. The 83,000-square-foot casino has 2,300 slots and 63 table games, but no poker room. The property features several bars and restaurants, including an upscale food hall and The George, an indoor-outdoor venue that’s part of a dazzling sports book area. Located on the far southwest side of town at I-15 and Durango Drive, it’s considered a “locals” casino, but it’s aimed at an affluent crowd. Station Casinos’ glittering new $780 million Durango Casino & Resort has opened.
