Drinks are back at Oyo Hotel and Casino on East Tropicana Avenue. The off-Strip budget property resumed alcohol sales on Halloween, Oct. 31, according to employees who spoke with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, ending a pause that began Oct. 23.
What happened
Oyo, at 115 E. Tropicana Ave. just east of the Strip, stopped selling alcohol on Oct. 23. No reason was given for the pause, the Review-Journal reported. It lasted about eight days.
It was the second time in roughly 12 months that the casino stopped serving alcohol. In October 2025, Oyo suspended alcohol sales for 10 days after it ended its management agreement with Highgate Hotels, which held the property’s liquor license. That change left Oyo unable to sell or serve alcohol until licensing could be sorted out.
The property also drew attention in August, when a viral social media video raised questions about online travel listings for supposed hotels that used Oyo’s address and imagery in ways that appeared potentially misleading, the Review-Journal reported.
Vegas Daily Wire reported on the latest pause in October.
What it means for locals and visitors
- Bars and casino-floor drinks are available again at Oyo, based on employee accounts. Guests who booked around the pause can expect normal service.
- Booking tip: Because of the August listing confusion, book Oyo directly or confirm the property name and address (115 E. Tropicana Ave.) before paying through a third-party site.
- Getting there: Oyo sits on Tropicana Avenue across from the MGM Grand area, a short walk from the Strip. Expect heavier traffic on Tropicana as Grand Prix setup ramps up this month.
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