Casino
August 24, 2020
LVS Poll: Smoke-Free Casinos Supported by 72% of Gamblers
Las Vegas Advisor revealed the results of a new poll, seeking answer how gamblers feel about smoking in casinos. The results show that 72% of the responders support smoke-free casinos. Las Vegas Advisor Seeks an Answer How People Feel about Smoking in Casinos The results of a new poll by Las Vegas Advisor outlined how […]
Casino
August 24, 2020
MGM Announces Accommodations for Its Working Employees
MGM Resorts International announced Friday what accommodations it will provide for its working employees. The announcement came just before the start of the new school year in Clark County, Nevada, where students return to studying through distance learning. The Las Vegas-based casino and hospitality operator informed its working parents will be offered with discounted rates […]
Casino
August 23, 2020
Mississippi Casinos on the Road to Recovery
Shut back in March, casino operators’s revenue in Mississippi suffered for nearly two months. But results from June and July show a gradual revenue increase, nearly reaching last year’s numbers. The Casino Industry in the Magnolia State Is Recovering The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) has revealed the results of the reports for gambling revenue for […]
Casino
August 23, 2020
Louisiana’s Hollywood Baton Rouge to Move Onshore by 2022
The Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge is moving onshore after the approval of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Hollywood Casino Gets Go-Ahead to Move Onshore The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has given the go-ahead to the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to relocate permanently in the state, moving onshore from currently operating on the Mississippi River. The […]
Casino
August 22, 2020
COVID-19 May Delay the Opening of Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas
The owner of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, JC Hospitality revealed a statement that while the redesign is currently on track, the opening date may be delayed. The owner group said that by mid-September it will release a new opening date. The Opening of Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas May Be Delayed Friday, August 21, JC […]
Casino
August 21, 2020
Washington, Idaho Tribal Casinos Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak
Tribal and commercial casino operators in the U.S. were affected by the spread of COVID-19. While all casinos were closed back in March upon gradual reopening tribal venues and commercial properties implemented strict health and safety protocols. The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Gaming Industry Similar to commercial casino operators, the tribal casinos in […]
Casino
August 21, 2020
Workers Union Says Mississippi’s COVID-19 Policies Ignored
The worker’s union – UNITE HERE Local 23 asked the Mississippi gaming regulator to implement enhanced health and safety protocols ensuring employee protection. The union cited a report which outlined incident reports, number of casino employees tested positive for COVID-19 and recommendations. A Report Was Prepared by the Workers’ Union and Presented to the State […]
Casino
August 21, 2020
Star’s Fiscal 2019 – 2020 Year Revenues Down 31%
The Star Entertainment Group announced its full financial year ending June 30 results, focusing on the pre-pandemic period. The Group posted just under AUD$1.5 billion in net revenue, a 31% decline from the previous fiscal year. The casino operator reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of AUD$282 million, 49% drop from the […]
Casino
August 20, 2020
Atlantic City Casino Employment Deteriorating in July
Casino employment in Atlantic City fell significantly in July, the monthly report from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) showed. Due to the slow rate of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus, the city’s 9 casinos employed 15% less people compared to July 2019. July 2020 saw casinos in Atlantic City employ 24,880 people […]
Casino
August 19, 2020
More Layoffs Announced by Penn National Gaming’s M Resort
A total of 410 employees of M Resort Spa Casino will be permanently laid off. The property owned by Penn National pointed out the COVID-19 impact as a main reason for the redundancies. Employee Redundancies at M Resort Spa Casino The M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas owned by Penn National has announced layoffs […]