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$298M Deal Revamps Cal Neva into Tahoe Casino by 2027

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Realberry and Proper Hospitality secured $298 million to redevelop the Cal Neva resort into the Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, targeting late 2027.
The $298 million plan will preserve the Circle Bar while adding a casino, spa and villas.
The plan calls for 197 rooms, suites, private villas, a 225-seat theater, two pools and meeting space.
Larry Ellison bought the property for $35.8 million in 2018, after which Realberry purchased it for nearly $52 million in April 2023.

History

Historical Context

Larry Ellison's 2018 acquisition of the Cal Neva Resort for $35.8 million aimed to restore the historic site, reflecting a broader trend in luxury resort investments. This trend follows the redevelopment of properties like the Tahoe Biltmore, which closed in 2022, with plans for a Waldorf Astoria hotel expected to enhance tourism and economic growth in the Lake Tahoe region by 2028.

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Story summary

Realberry and Proper Hospitality secured $298 million to redevelop the Cal Neva resort into the Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, targeting late 2027.
The $298 million plan will preserve the Circle Bar while adding a casino, spa and villas.
The plan calls for 197 rooms, suites, private villas, a 225-seat theater, two pools and meeting space.
Larry Ellison bought the property for $35.8 million in 2018, after which Realberry purchased it for nearly $52 million in April 2023.

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