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 […]
Industry
August 22, 2020
Rivers Casino Claims Its Air System Kills Coronavirus
Casinos across the US started re-opening with the risk mitigation measures implemented ranging from no smoking and dining, mandatory masks, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols, as well as shields or barriers to ensure physical distance. For Rivers Casino Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, among the measures implemented on re-opening July 10, there was one specific detail regarding its […]
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 […]
Legal
August 19, 2020
The Illinois Gaming Board Announced New COVID-19 Restrictions
New restrictions regarding gaming operations in Illinois have been issued by the gaming regulator in the state, the Illinois Gaming Board. In response to the rising number of cases of COVID-19, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced that effective from August 18, 11 pm local time, video gaming operations across all licensed locations in the […]
Casino
August 19, 2020
Las Vegas Casinos Are Like Forest Fire for COVID-19
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, the famous saying goes, but the new challenges presented by the violent spread of the coronavirus seemed to have changed even that. An analysis from a nonprofit newsroom, ProPublica, based on cellphone data shows that casinos in Las Vegas may as well be the hotbeds for the disease, […]
Business
August 9, 2020
COVID-19 Spike Returns North Dakota Tribes ‘Back to Square One’
Positive COVID-19 cases in North Dakota have seen a significant increase in the last two weeks. Tribal officials in the state said that the recent spike is likely the result of July 4 weekend gatherings. North Dakota ‘Back to Square One’ North Dakota noted a significant increase of positive COVID-19 cases over the last two […]
Business
August 5, 2020
William Hill: VAT Refund Papered the Cracks from COVID-19 Impact
UK-based gaming giant William Hill announced its interim 2020 financial results, posting net revenue of £554.4 million and profit before interest and tax of £148.5 million. The statutory profit figure includes a VAT refund after tax of £201.6 million and an £81.9 million non-cash intangible impairment of the UK Retail estate. H1 2020 Net Revenue […]
Business
August 5, 2020
Wynn Resorts Tests 98% of Employees for COVID-19, 300 Infected
Wynn Resorts has been testing staff members at a rate of 500-600 people tested per week to determine if members of the staff have been infected. So far, 300 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus with nearly the whole work force undergoing a test. Wynn Tests Staff Members for Novel Coronavirus Infection Wynn […]
Legal
August 2, 2020
Las Vegas Casinos Ready up to Protect from Coronavirus Lawsuits
With more people getting infected across Nevada, some casinos and small businesses are worried that their business could be shut down based on frivolous lawsuits. Businesses have asked lawmakers to revise legislation that limits liability. Mounting Coronavirus Cases Put Casinos at Danger of Frivolous Lawsuits With tampers frayed as the novel coronavirus death toll continues […]