Business
October 15, 2020
Fitch: Las Vegas Faces a Prolonged Way to Recovery
Fitch Ratings published a gambling industry research Wednesday, claiming regional casinos are bouncing back and gradually heading towards pre-closure levels. The rating agency noted, though, that for Las Vegas the road to recovery would be slow, projecting 2024 as the year the gambling Mecca would reach its 2019 revenue levels. Reliance on Convention, Tourism and […]
Casino
October 9, 2020
Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Reopens
The famous casino-resort Planet Hollywood reopened its doors on Thursday, October 8. In a statement, Caesars Entertainment outlined that the venue follows strictly all health and safety protocols ensuring the well-being of both employees and guests. Planet Hollywood Reopened Its Doors for Visitors Thursday, October 8, the famous Planet Hollywood resort and casino on the […]
Casino
October 8, 2020
Mohegan Set to Become the First Tribe to Operate in Vegas
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, the business enterprise of Connecticut’s Mohegan Indian Tribe, received an approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The NGCB members voted unanimously to recommend the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) to approve the business to operate gaming at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Unanimous Approval by the NGCB The NGCB granted the […]
Business
October 7, 2020
Union Workers Rally in Las Vegas for Right to go Back to Work
A rally took place yesterday in front of Clark County Commission. Unions across multiple industries representing approximately 87,000 workers in Clark County united urging employers to have their employees back upon the reopening of the businesses. Unions Representing 87,000 People Joined the Coalition Save Our Jobs The “Right to Return” rally was held yesterday outside […]
Casino
October 6, 2020
Wynn Las Vegas, Encore Ramp up Weekend Security Measures
Hospitality and gaming industry giant Wynn Resorts announced the introduction of increased security measures for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The topped up security measures will be in effect from Friday through Sunday evening. New Weekend Security Measures at Wynn Resorts Ensuring customer safety Wynn Resorts announced that at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore a […]
Casino
October 3, 2020
Wynn CEO Matt Maddox Charts a Way to Recovery for Las Vegas
Wynn CEO and long-time casino insider Matt Maddox has issued a statement of encouragement about Las Vegas’s chances of recovery. Mr. Maddox believes that it is up to community leaders to chart the road to recovery. Matt Maddox Positive in Face of Las Vegas Shutdown and Prospects of Recovery Wynn CEO Matt Maddox has commented […]
Industry
October 1, 2020
$800m Settlement Granted to Victims of 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
Nevada court approved on Wednesday a settlement of $800 million for victims of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. In the tragic event, 58 people lost their lives and more than 800 were injured at a concert near the Mandalay Bay after the shooter Stephen Paddock started firing at the crowd from his hotel window. Nevada […]
Casino
September 25, 2020
New Casino Property Circa Is Looking to Hire 1,500 Workers
The newly built casino resort in downtown Las Vegas, Circa, is creating 1,500 jobs during times when the Sin City has been massively impacted by the coronavirus and unemployment is skyrocketing. The casino property that is set to greet its first guest October 28, has already hired 1,100 workers and is ideally looking for 400 […]
Legal
September 23, 2020
Boyd’s Fremont Casino in Vegas Faces Regulatory Trouble Over Arrested Customer
Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Casino is facing a four-count complaint from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGBC) for a patron incident in November. The regulator filed September 16 through the Attorney General’s Office a complaint against Boyd Gaming Corp, alleging unsuitable operations and violations of Regulation 5, damaging the state’s reputation. Acting Without Verifying Just […]
Casino
September 21, 2020
Las Vegas Operators Continue Testing Employees for COVID-19
Collectively Wynn Las Vegas and Las Vegas Sands have tested more than 57,000 of its employees for COVID-19. Wynn Las Vegas Is Continuously Testing Employees Las Vegas gambling operators continue to test their employees for COVID-19. Since its reopening in June, Wynn Las Vegas has tested 15,051 employees for COVID-19. Conducted with the help of […]