Is UNO going to be a game in Las Vegas casinos? Here's what we know
UNO has long been a cause for dramatic showdowns among friends and families alike, but what happens when the classic card game ends up in a Las Vegas casino?
Mattel caught the attention of fans after it announced that UNO will soon be played at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas as part of an "elevated social experience" called "UNO Social Clubs."
"UNO Social Clubs transforms game nights into an elevated social experience where friends connect, compete, and create memories in venues across the country," Palms Casino Resort and Mattel said in a joint news release.
"We created UNO Social Clubs to reimagine what game night can be—bringing people together for real-world fun, connection, and a bit of friendly competition," said Ray Adler, Vice President and Global Head of Games at Mattel.
He highlighted that the social club is "just the beginning," expressing his excitement to see how these new experiences will "inspire players to show up, play hard, and make unforgettable memories."
Does this mean that players can gamble on one of the most famous and beloved card games of all time?
According to a report by USA TODAY, Mattel clarified that casino-goers won't be able to gamble on the game as "money won't be at stake." Moreover, entrance to the club is limited to one person and a guest through a contest that ended last June 19.
The pair will get a chance to "stay, play, and go wild in one of the most colorful suites in town" from July 18 to 20.
They are also entitled to a technicolor suite drenched in the brand’s iconic red, yellow, blue, and green colors, packed with UNO-themed features, including a private bowling alley and game-inspired décor.
The suite also features game tables that are stocked with new extensions of UNO games such as Golf, Teams, and Show 'em No Mercy, as well as a "personal UNO game host to shuffle decks in style."
UNO was first developed by Merle Robbins in 1971 and is now produced by Mattel.
Known for being easy to learn, family-friendly, and fast-paced, the game involves players taking turns to match a card from their hand with the one on the discard pile, either by number or color, while using special action cards to block, reverse, or change the flow of the game.
The objective is to be the first to get rid of all your cards, with players shouting "UNO!" when they have only one card left.
