Caesars Entertainment is to rename its Imperial Palace casino in Las Vegas as The Quad Resort and Casino.

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Interior and exterior renovations of the property are already under way and are expected to be completed towards the end of 2013. It will be rebranded as The Quad Resort and Casino before the end of this year, however.

"As we renovate and modernise the property, it was only appropriate that we also update the name," said resort president Rick Mazer. "This property has always been known as a hub of social activity, where anyone can come relax and have a good time. As we update our offerings we want to further enhance that feeling of fun and connectivity. We think the name, The Quad, really embodies those sentiments."

As part of the redevelopment, the casino floor will expand an additional 15,000sq.ft engulfing the former Imperial Palace porte cochere and a nightclub and gift shop.

While the original resort's main entrance was Strip-facing, the main entrance to The Quad will be located on the north side of the building. A pedestrian walkway, offering a safe pathway for guests on foot, will make its way from the adjacent Harrah's Carnaval Court through to the south side of The Quad into The LINQ, Caesars' $550m retail, dining and entertainment district slated for opening next year.