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Rio Las Vegas opens Dragon Lair gaming room

19 October 2026

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Rio Hotel & Casino announces the opening of “Dragon Lair” by Aristocrat Gaming, a brand-new gaming room dedicated to iconic Aristocrat Gaming slot games Dragon Link and Phoenix Link. Located on the Rio casino floor in the former poker room space, Dragon Lair gives guests a dedicated destination to enjoy world-famous titles from two popular Aristocrat game families. The new room brings Dragon Link and Phoenix Link games together in a distinctive setting designed for fans of both collections.

“Dragon Lair brings together compelling game content and an exciting environment to create an all-new destination on Rio’s buzzing casino floor,” said Rod Turlan, President and General Manager of Rio Hotel & Casino. “This continued collaboration with Aristocrat Gaming reflects our dedicated focus on introducing fresh experiences that give guests even more reasons to discover the new Rio.”

The Dragon Link and Phoenix Link games, build off the Lightning Link title, adding colorful themed visuals and exciting game features. Dragon Link takes Hold & Spin and adds a beautiful Orb trigger symbol across all titles, making it easy to recognize regardless of the game players are enjoying. While Phoenix Link puts fresh twists on features like the classic Hold & Spin with scaling Grand and Major Jackpots, as well as Free Games with the opportunity to reward players with Wild Multipliers or Twin Spins. With intuitive play and a variety of bonuses, these are multi-denom games guests won’t want to miss.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Rio to bring Dragon Lair to life and create an experience designed specifically for Aristocrat’s loyal players,” said Kurt Gissane, Chief Commercial Officer, Americas at Aristocrat Gaming. “By combining Rio’s vision with Aristocrat Gaming’s expansive portfolio of entertaining content, we’ve created a dedicated gaming destination that delivers energy, variety, and excitement.”

Dragon Lair inside Rio Hotel & Casino is now open. Guests must be 21 or older to gamble.

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