What Ellis Island Casino & Brewery/Village Pubs does

Ellis Island Casino & Brewery/Village Pubs is a family-owned, single-property gaming, hospitality, and brewing operator headquartered at 4178 Koval Lane in Las Vegas, one block east of the Las Vegas Strip. Founded in 1968 and operated through Fame Operating Co. Inc., it runs an integrated campus comprising a 250-plus-slot machine floor, hotel rooms, seven dining and beverage venues (including an on-site brewery, Via Focaccia, Metro Pizza, and The Deck Rooftop Bar), the Boomer's independent sportsbook, and a 1,200 sq ft LED exterior facade used for visual/event activation. It serves a blended customer base of Las Vegas locals, domestic and international tourists on or near the Strip, and event-driven visitors anchored by its Official Venue partnership with the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Monetization spans slot and table gaming, hotel stays, F&B sales across multiple concepts, sports wagering, and event packages, with GTM distributed across walk-in traffic, online booking, OpenTable reservations, and F1 hospitality packages. Customer reactivation is driven by the redesigned Passport Players Club loyalty program and the Moolah Play cashless gaming wallet, with experience breadth extended by KaraFun-powered karaoke entertainment. The operating model is fully self-funded (no VC/PE disclosed), with a 501-1,000 employee base supporting integrated casino-hotel-F&B operations on a single footprint.

The company is currently executing a $35 million mid-market expansion project intended to upgrade the property and add new venues, alongside the rollout of cashless gaming, loyalty program redesign, and F1-themed programming, indicating a reinvestment-led growth posture rather than geographic or M&A-driven expansion.

Name

Ellis Island Casino & Brewery/Village Pubs

Legal name

Fame Operating Co. Inc

Website

https://ellisislandcasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Family-owned Las Vegas locals casino, hotel, and brewery at 4178 Koval Lane (one block off the Strip) operating 250+ slots, hotel rooms, seven F&B venues, and the Boomer's sportsbook for locals, tourists, and F1 Grand Prix visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Casino Hotels (THAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming operations
• Hotel accommodations
• Brewpub and craft beer
• Restaurant and dining
• Sports betting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Traditional casino revenue from slot machines, video poker, table games (blackjack, craps, roulette), and sports wagering through Boomer's Sportsbook.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Room bookings across multiple room types including King, Queen, King Suite, Double Queen Suite, Elvis Suite, and Handicap King Room. Revenue from nightly rates with various package add-ons.
3. Food & Beverage Venues: Seven dining outlets generating revenue: Village Pub & Cafe (24/7), Ellis Island BBQ, Metro Pizza, Via Focaccia, The Front Yard beer garden, The Deck rooftop bar.
4. F1 Race Weekend Packages: Official Venue of Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, selling ticket packages ($630-$1,170), hotel packages, and merchandise with dining credits and free play incentives.
5. Players Club & Loyalty: Passport Players Club drives gaming spend through tiered rewards, multipliers, and promotional redemptions. Membership required for free play, comp offers, and most promotions.
6. Private Events & Venue Rentals: Private party bookings for The Deck rooftop (up to 150 guests), The Front Yard beer garden (up to 350/400), corporate events, and weddings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ellis Island Casino & Brewery operates a Las Vegas casino, hotel, and integrated entertainment complex offering slot machines, video poker, table games, sports betting, hotel rooms and suites, an on-site craft brewery, and seven dining venues. The family-owned property markets itself as an off-Strip locals' favorite combining gambling, hospitality, food and beverage, and entertainment under one roof on Koval Lane.

Product overview

Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery operates as a family-owned integrated resort offering gaming, hospitality, dining, and entertainment. The core business centers on a Las Vegas casino with over 250 slot machines, table games, and Boomer's Sportsbook, complemented by hotel accommodations ranging from standard rooms to themed suites. The property features seven distinct dining venues: The Front Yard Beer Garden (craft brewery and casual dining), Village Pub & Cafe (24/7 American cuisine), The Deck (rooftop cocktail bar), Ellis Island BBQ (award-winning barbecue), Metro Pizza (hand-crafted pizza), and Via Focaccia (Italian sandwiches). Entertainment offerings include nightly karaoke and private event spaces. The Passport Players Club provides a tiered loyalty program. The property also serves as an Official Venue for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, offering race weekend packages. Recent expansions include a new rooftop bar, nearly doubled casino floor, and Boomer's Sportsbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boomer's Sportsbook: The only independent sportsbook in Nevada, offering sports wagering with sharp odds, instant payouts, and mobile betting.
• Moolah Play
• Passport Players Club

Products and services

• Casino Gaming 24/7 Las Vegas casino floor featuring over 250 slot machines, video poker, keno, and table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette. Operates continuously for individual casino patrons and Passport Players Club members.
• Ellis Island Hotel Accommodations Hotel inventory of fully renovated rooms and suites including King Room, Queen Room, King Suite, Double Queen Suite, Handicapped King Room, and Elvis Suite. Bookable online via book.rguest.com with real-time availability and package offers.
• The Front Yard Beer Garden Two-story indoor/outdoor brewpub venue serving rotating craft beers from Ellis Island Brewery, featuring an 18-foot big screen TV, second-floor atrium with Strip views, bar top gaming, and live entertainment. Capacity 350-400 guests for private events.
• Village Pub & Cafe 24/7 restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night cravings, known for the $9.99 Filet-Cut Top Sirloin Steak special and Italian classics at value pricing. Undergoing a full remodel with a brand-new, larger gaming bar.
• The Deck Rooftop Bar Open-air rooftop bar with panoramic Las Vegas Strip views, serving local beers, craft cocktails, and shareable plates. Features multiple TVs, VIP booths, and accommodates up to 150 guests for private events.
• Ellis Island BBQ Best of Las Vegas award-winning barbecue restaurant serving low-and-slow cooked chicken and ribs using family recipes in a casual dining atmosphere for guests 21+.
• Metro Pizza Hand-crafted pizzeria honoring American pizza traditions with fresh dough made daily, stone-hearth cooking, and premium toppings. Open daily 11am-midnight.
• Via Focaccia Fast-casual Italian artisan sandwich shop serving homemade Sicilian favorites including signature focaccia sandwiches and seasonal pastries by Chef Olivier Carlos.
• Boomer's Sportsbook Nevada's only independent sportsbook, operating at Ellis Island Casino with sharp odds, instant payouts, and mobile betting. First-time users are eligible for a $250 deposit match for bonus bets.
• Private Events & Venue Rentals Private event hosting across multiple venues including The Deck rooftop bar (up to 150 guests) and The Front Yard beer garden (up to 400 guests), with full AV setup for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Bookings managed via HoneyBook.
• F1 Las Vegas Race Weekend Packages Official Venue packages for the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix during race weekend November 19-21, 2026, including ticket packages (T-Mobile General Admission 3-Day $630, Heineken Grandstands 3-Day $850, T-Mobile Grandstands 3-Day $1,170), hotel packages up to $4,444 for suite stays, exclusive entrance to Koval Zone, East Harmon Zone, and Grand Prix Plaza Zone, plus dining and merchandise credits.
• Sip Stay Play Hotel Package Hotel bundle including $25 dining credit, 2 specialty cocktails at The Deck, $25 free play, skip-the-line karaoke pass, and free parking.
• Ellis Island Brewery (On-site Craft Brewery) On-site craft brewery operating under a Nevada brewpub license, supplying rotating craft beers to The Front Yard Beer Garden and other on-property food and beverage outlets.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand PrixcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2026Official Venue of the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. Ellis Island provides exclusive entrance and ticketing check-in for Koval Zone by Heineken, East Harmon Zone, and Grand Prix Plaza Zone. Offers official ticket packages, hotel bundles, merchandise, and entertainment during race weekend November 19-21, 2026.
• ModelominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Ellis Cup Watch Party sponsor providing promotional support for soccer tournament viewing events June 11-July 19.
• DiageominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Ellis Cup Watch Party sponsor for soccer tournament viewing events.
• GuinnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Ellis Cup Watch Party sponsor for soccer tournament viewing events.
• CampariminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Ellis Cup Watch Party sponsor for soccer tournament viewing events.
• Boomer's SportsbookcoreTechnology or IntegrationNevada's only independent sportsbook operating at Ellis Island Casino. Provides sharp odds, instant payouts, and easy mobile betting. First-time users eligible for $250 deposit match for bonus bets.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform partner for The Front Yard and The Deck rooftop bar, enabling online bookings for dining experiences and special events.
• Ticket SensationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorF1 race ticket distribution platform for Turn 4 Race Weekend packages at ellisislandcasino.ticketsauce.com.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MGM Resorts International: Major Las Vegas Strip operator with the deep MGM Rewards loyalty program, luxury amenities, and convention-scale capacity. Comparable as a wide-portfolio incumbent whose marketing reach and loyalty integration set the competitive bar for Las Vegas gaming operators.
• Caesars Entertainment: Largest U.S. casino operator with an extensive Las Vegas Strip portfolio and the Caesars Rewards loyalty network. Comparable as a broad gaming and hospitality incumbent whose loyalty programs, scale, and Strip positioning define the competitive environment Ellis Island operates in.
• Treasure Island Las Vegas: Strip-adjacent resort with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment operated by a major player. Comparable as a Las Vegas casino hotel competing for tourist visitors and event-driven traffic that Ellis Island also targets through its F1 Official Venue role.

Direct peers

• Affinity Gaming: Regional gaming operator running multiple locals-focused casino resorts across the U.S. with similar combinations of gaming, hotel, and F&B. Comparable in single- and multi-property locals gaming model and integration of amenities beyond the gaming floor.
• Red Rock Resorts (Station Casinos): The largest Las Vegas locals-focused casino operator running multiple off-Strip properties (Station Casinos brand) targeting local residents and value-oriented visitors. The closest direct comparable to Ellis Island's locals focus, gaming + hotel + dining stack, and amenity-rich small-resort positioning.
• The Orleans Hotel & Casino: Boyd Gaming-owned off-Strip locals casino with hotel rooms, bowling alley, multiple restaurants, movie theater, and arena. Closely comparable to Ellis Island in off-Strip, family-friendly, locals-targeted full-service casino hotel model with a broad amenity mix.
• Golden Entertainment: Las Vegas-based gaming company operating the PT's Pub tavern chain, distributed gaming, and casino properties (The STRAT, Arizona Charlie's, Rocky Gap Casino). Directly comparable as a Las Vegas locals gaming and F&B operator with a mix of small casino hotels and dining/tavern venues.
• Boyd Gaming Corporation: Multi-property regional operator with several locals-focused Las Vegas casinos (The Orleans, Gold Coast, Sam's Town, Main Street Station, Suncoast) combining gaming, hotel, F&B, and loyalty programs. Directly comparable to Ellis Island's integrated casino hotel model and off-Strip value positioning.
• Silverton Casino Lodge: Off-Strip Las Vegas casino hotel combining gaming, hotel rooms, multiple restaurants, and a Bass Pro Shops anchor. Directly comparable to Ellis Island as an off-Strip, locals-and-tourist-facing casino hotel with diverse F&B and entertainment programming.
• Palace Station Hotel & Casino: Red Rock Resorts-owned locals casino near the Las Vegas Strip with hotel rooms, multiple restaurants, bingo, and a full gaming floor. Closely comparable to Ellis Island in scale, urban off-Strip location, and locals-targeted integrated casino hotel model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EllisCasinoLV
• Facebookfacebook.com/EllisIslandLV
• Instagraminstagram.com/elliscasinolv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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