Tuscany Suites and Casino

The Tuscany was conceived by Las Vegas developer Charles Heers, whose family also owned the Vacation Village hotel and casino. The Tuscany is located on Flamingo Road, east of the Las Vegas Strip. In 1988, Heers purchased of the land from the Howard Hughes estate, and later purchased an additional . For over a decade, after interest rates fell to an acceptable level. An official grand opening was planned within two months, after the completion of convention space. The Tuscany cost $100 million to build, including resort employees from the Las Vegas Strip. At that time, the Tuscany's casino had not been attracting its targeted clientele, partially because of competition from Ellis Island. Brett Heers, the son of Charles, took over operations in 2009, Charles died 12 years later, at the age of 94, leaving his son as the owner of the Tuscany. In 2012, the DOJ filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Tuscany, which then agreed to pay a $49,000 fine to settle the suit. A renovation of the hotel rooms took place from 2015 to 2017, costing $5 million. In 2020, the Tuscany entered a deal with Circa Sports, which began operating the casino's sportsbook the following year. The Tuscany is located near the track for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, an annual racing event that began in 2023. The Tuscany signed a five-year deal to serve as the host hotel for catering and media officials affiliated with the race. In conjunction with this, the property launched a renovation that included new paint, carpeting, and elevators. ==Features==

The Tuscany has 716 suites, The Tuscany is popular among locals and convention-goers, in part for its restaurants. followed a year later by Marilyn's, named after Heers' wife. A food court was also added in 2003, Pub 365, which serves food and 365 types of beer, was added in 2016. The property also featured an Italian steakhouse known as Tuscany Gardens, which was renovated and renamed as Bistecca in 2024. The Tuscany is also popular for its live entertainment. The Piazza Lounge opened in 2003, featuring free performances nightly. The property also includes the Copa Room, which is home to paid entertainment. A tribute show, The Rat Pack Is Back, opened at the Tuscany's Copa Room in 2015, coinciding with the venue's name change, and has continued since then. Jew Man Group, featuring a trio of comedians, was also performed at the Tuscany. In September 2025, impressionist Rich Little began a residency at the Copa Room. == References ==