Oyo Las Vegas stops alcohol sales for the second time in a year

The Oyo Hotel and Casino, located off the Las Vegas Strip, has stopped alcohol sales for the second time. According to notices posted at the property, the new suspension began at 09:00 on October 23.

The casino did not explain the reason for the decision. Several possibilities came up, including insurance problems, tax issues and licensing matters, but none has been officially confirmed. According to a report by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, one employee said the cause was an insurance problem. Some other reports pointed to problems with the property's liquor license or tax obligations.

The Clark County Business License Department, which issues liquor licenses, was closed on Friday, so information about Oyo's authority to sell alcohol could not be obtained right away. Staff at the property also declined to comment to reporters.

This latest disruption follows a similar episode in October 2025. At that time, Oyo ended its management agreement with Highgate Hotels and was unable to sell or serve alcohol for about 10 days. The property's liquor license was registered under Highgate's name, and the separation left Oyo without the required license arrangement until the issue was resolved.

A cyberattack in January 2025 also exposed the personal information of around 4,700 hotel guests, casino customers and employees. The incident is said to have added to tension over how Highgate handled the data breach. Oyo has since resumed alcohol sales, but the latest suspension again disrupted operations.

The property has also faced criticism over its online bookings. In August, travel sites including Expedia and Booking.com listed the property's ads under the names Palette Las Vegas and Collection O Las Vegas. Critics argued that the different names made it harder to find the hotel and to review existing guest feedback. The company said the listings were part of a planned rebranding effort, but that they were published before renovations were finished, and no rebranding has taken place yet.