Canary in the coal mine

Jottings: Invoking the spirit of Rosa Parks and words of Jan Jones Blackhurst, casino veteran Richard Schuetz calls for civil disobedience in gaming. Specifically, he urges women in the industry to boycott conferences that present “panels” (all-male panels) … The Nevada Gaming Control Board has split at least one baby in the Caesars Entertainment/Eldorado Resorts merger. Operation of the sports books will be outsourced to William Hill. It’s a big loss for Caesars … The latter, meanwhile, has ordered all employees to get tested for Covid-19 by July 17 or else, as in “or else you’re off the schedule.” Great way to get an unwanted vacation … If you want to get out of Los Angeles right now, we’ve got good news. The “green buses” of FlixBus are resuming service to Sin City with rates starting at $30. It’s cheaper and less enervating than driving, and far less of a hassle than flying.