During her first State of the City address, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley stated that a second casino by Circa co-founder Derek Stevens is “in our future.” However, according to local source Vital Vegas, this announcement was premature — the casino is not confirmed, and nothing is expected to happen for at least several years.
Land Is Zoned for Gaming but Will Be Used for Construction
The 6.42-acre parcel in the northeast corner of Symphony Park is indeed owned by Derek and Greg Stevens. It is the only plot in the area zoned for gaming and appears as “Circa 2” on the city’s master plan. However, the land will serve as a construction yard for a nearby condo tower until at least 2028. The Stevens brothers have not committed to any development plans for the site after that.
“Circa 2” Named Alongside Other Cultural Projects
In her speech, Berkley grouped the proposed casino with other future developments, including a new medical office building and an art museum envisioned by Elaine Wynn. She framed them as part of the city’s cultural and economic growth, referring to the casino as a project “in our future.”
Strategic Location Near Original Circa Casino
Symphony Park is a developing 66-acre mixed-use neighborhood in downtown Las Vegas. It connects to the city center via a pedestrian bridge over the Union Pacific tracks. “Circa 2” would be only a two-minute walk from the original Circa, making the location potentially attractive — if the casino ever gets built.
Local Residents Push Back Against Casino Plans
Not everyone welcomes the idea. Some residents of Symphony Park were drawn to its cultural and residential promise, not a new casino. One resident told KLAS-TV that the development would “make me want to move” and that it could shift the entire feel of the neighborhood.