STATELINE, NEV. – Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe has unlocked a new level of extravagance as they celebrated the grand opening of their newly transformed resort and casino on Monday, July 7.
The completion comes after two years of renovations totaling $200 million, so it was no surprise to find smiling faces and champagne flutes in the air as Caesars Entertainment President and COO, Anthony Carano, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Karie Hall, and the Bravo icon herself, Lisa Vanderpump, a longtime Caesars partner, cut the ribbon inside the resort.
Formerly known as Harveys, Carano spoke to a crowd of onlookers gathered on both floors overlooking the Caesars Republic lobby about the rebrand and transformation.
“Caesars Republic was just a dream six years ago. We just acquired Caesars Entertainment and we knew we had something truly special here in Lake Tahoe,” Carano said. “But we also knew that if we were going to do this project, we had to go above and beyond to set a new standard in luxury.”
Carano touched on the thousands of people who contributed to a project of this scale on the 82-year-old property, saying he would be there all night if he tried to thank everyone. Instead, he gave thanks to partners Clique Hospitality, Chef Gordon Ramsay, and Lisa Vanderpump. He also thanked Marnell Companies, Rafael Construction, Caesars Design and Construction, and the team at Caesars and Harrah’s, noting how difficult it was to operate in a construction zone for more than two years.
“Where we’re located – in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains on the shores of the majestic Lake Tahoe – we knew we had to create the extraordinary, and I am so proud of everybody who put so much time, effort and dedication into this project, that they did just that.”
Lisa Vanderpump spoke a few words, giving high remarks to Caesars Entertainment while saying she had an incredible experience opening her upscale restaurant, Wolf by Vanderpump, in April of 2024 at the Lake Tahoe resort and casino.
“It was something I wanted Lake Tahoe to feel really proud of,” Vanderpump said about Wolf before grabbing the giant scissors to cut the ribbon, signaling a fresh and exciting chapter following the multi-phased project.
Included in the project is a brand new High Dive Pool and Lounge, a fully refreshed casino floor, a 25,000 square foot indoor event space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and the electric live music lounge, Tessie’s Cocktails and Chords, where after the grand opening, Vanderpump and guests enjoyed cocktails, camaraderie and live performances.
Hall spoke at Tessie’s saying, “What you see around you is so much more than a renovation – it’s a leap of faith. A leap of faith that the Carano family took with us.”
Hall invited Gary Carano, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment and Anthony Carano’s father, to the front of the Tessie’s stage before presenting the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe with a $10,000 donation.
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe is located at 18 US-50 in Stateline, Nev.
For more information or to book your stay, visit https://www.caesars.com/caesars-republic-lake-tahoe.
