Casino
August 9, 2020
Nevada: Health Data Shows Virus Transmissions Continue
A new release of official statistics released from the Department of Health and Human Services in Nevada is showing the number of visitors in July who have tested positive for COVID-19 has almost tripled. Casinos in the state closed doors mid-March after Governor Steve Sisolak issued a statewide order to shut non-essential businesses, and remained […]
Legal
August 6, 2020
Nevada Seeks to Fine Sahara Casino for Health and Safety Breaches
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is preparing to issue a penalty of undisclosed amount against the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for four counts of non-compliance with health and safety standards. Sahara Las Vegas Casinos Gets Penalized by NGCB The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NHCB) has issued a fine to the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for […]
Business
August 4, 2020
Slot Bars in Four Nevada Counties to Remain Closed
Bars and pubs with gaming machines remain closed in four Nevada counties. Governor Steve Sisolak said that the state is taking a more strategic and aggressive approach aiming at reducing the COVID-19 spread. Clark, Washoe, Elko and Nye County Slot Bars Remain Closed Bars in four Nevada counties remain closed while the state officials try […]
Business
July 29, 2020
Nevada Looking at 3-Year Recovery to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
Recovery in Nevada to pre-pandemic levels could take up to three years, economic analyst Jeremy Aguero has cautioned. Nevada’s Recovery Road Could Take 3 Years Nevada is looking at a long and sinuous recovery road, one analyst estimates, with Southern Nevada facing various challenges, from job cuts to reduced visitation rate, and the dangers of […]
Legal
July 28, 2020
New Mitigation Strategy Replaced the Reopening Plan in Nevada
Nevada state officials presented a new strategy aiming at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and monitoring businesses. The new strategy will replace the phased reopening plan from next week. Governor Sisolak: “No more phases” At a press conference in Carson City yesterday, Governor Steve Sisolak announced that the phased reopening plan will be replaced with […]
Industry
July 20, 2020
Report: Nevada “Red Zone” Because of Positive COVID-19 Cases
A report by the Center for Public Integrity prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force labelled Nevada as a “red zone” due to positive COVID-19 cases. Results Show Positive COVID-19 Tests of Nevada Visitors A worrying report has appeared the goal of which is to inform the White House Coronavirus Task Force by the […]
Business
July 15, 2020
Betfred Group to Operate Mohegan Sun Sportsbook in Nevada
Betfred Group has secured a partnership with Mohegan Sun Casino to run the sportsbook at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Las Vegas to Welcome Betfred Sportsbook with Mohegan Sun Casino Betfred Group has entered in an exclusive sponsorship with a Nevada-based casino and hotel tribal operator, a first for the British company in the Silver State. […]
Casino
July 14, 2020
Boyd Gaming Lays Off 25% of Workforce, Joining Others Around the US
The casino giant Boyd Gaming has announced a 25% reduction of its employees due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that nearly all of the company’s properties reopened, some 2,500 employees in Nevada were laid off. Boyd Gaming Laid of at Least 2,500 off Its Nevada Employees Boyd Gaming Corp has announced that the company […]
Business
July 11, 2020
Las Vegas Shut down Bars to Battle Coronavirus Spread
Positive cases of COVID-19 in Nevada are rising; Governor Sisolak ordered bars to close doors. End date of the newly introduced restrictions is yet to be set. The Silver State Rolls Back Restrictions, Shuts Down Bars Announcement that bars in Nevada will close from Friday, July 10 came on Thursday evening. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak […]
Legal
July 10, 2020
Nevada to Shutter Restricted Gaming Industry Venues Tonight
In light of the mounting number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak will introduce a new ordinance that will temporary shutter specific businesses hosting slot machines and introduce specific restrictions as to the operations of bars and restaurants. New Directive in Nevada to Shutter Many Gaming Venues on Friday Nevada is preparing a […]