A potential $40 million expansion was under consideration in December 1997, and was contingent on Station Casinos' success in transforming its corporate structure into a real estate investment trust. At the time, the casino consisted of . In May 1998, plans were announced for a $51 million expansion that would include the addition of in casino space, for a new total of . Other additions would include six movie screens to the 12-screen movie theater; a Kids Quest child-care facility; a food court and expanded video game arcade; a bar and lounge; and a 2,000-space parking garage. The expansion was planned to help the resort better compete against the Fiesta hotel-casino across the street, as well as the nearby Santa Fe hotel-casino. Station would later purchase both of these properties.
