Las Vegas attraction announces layoffs

Three months have passed since Atomic Golf Las Vegas opened its doors to guests, but the entertainment venue is now announcing layoffs. (KLAS)

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Three months have passed since Atomic Golf Las Vegas opened its doors to customers, but the entertainment venue is now announcing layoffs.

Atomic Golf Las Vegas previously announced plans in November 2023 to hire more than 500 people, in what the company called a “hiring blitz.”

The location next to the STRAT Hotel & Casino offered guests four floors of golf bays with access to food, beverage and other entertainment options.

Atomic Golf Las Vegas responded to an inquiry from 8 News Now regarding layoffs at their only location on Las Vegas Boulevard.

*Three months have passed since Atomic Golf Las Vegas opened its doors to customers, but the entertainment venue is now announcing layoffs. (KLAS)*

“We can confirm that there have been recent layoffs at Atomic Golf Las Vegas,” the company wrote in a statement. “We appreciate the dedication and contributions of all of our employees and express our gratitude to those who have been impacted. »

8 News Now visited the attraction Friday and spoke with staff at Atomic Golf Las Vegas who confirmed a “significant” number of employees were laid off in May.

The golf venue had two out of four floors occupied Friday, with several group events hosted by staff.

Kelci Balkcom, event sales manager for Atomic Golf Las Vegas, recently highlighted to 8 News Now the multi-day event titled “Heatwave” taking place over Memorial Day weekend.

Atomic Golf Las Vegas did not respond to questions from 8 News Now regarding the number of employees laid off and the day it happened.