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Category Archives: Health
Sisolak gets sick; Stanley Ho dies; Culinary discontent
Yesterday’s big announcement about casino reopenings was postponed and the off-the-cuff reaction must have been something like ‘Uh-oh. Coronavirus cases are up again.’ Not hardly. According to Gov. Steve Sisolak (D), “we continue to see a consistent and sustainable downward … Continue reading
Nevada casinos to reopen; Ruffin stiffs workforce
Pending a decline in Coronavirus cases over this past weekend, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) is expected to announce a reopening of Silver State casinos, effective June 4, which should give them time to get their paperwork filed with the … Continue reading
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“I get it. We’re all tired of being snails on hamster wheels at home. None of this is fair. Everyone is losing something. Some of us more than others. And we’re hurting financially, spiritually, physically, mentally, and in every way … Continue reading
New cop on the beat; Are we ready for some football?
There’s a new sheriff in town. Credit Suisse analyst Benjamin Chaiken made his debut today, issuing a sweeping series of reports, covering a number of tourism sectors. Let’s cut to the chase: “This is an unprecedented time for the sector, … Continue reading
Riverboat casino scuttled; Station: Palms not for sale
Chalk up Nevada‘s second casino casualty to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Colorado Belle in Laughlin terminated its 400 employees and said it would not be reopening when Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) gives the go-ahead for resumption of play, expected to … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“I’ve taken time to stop and smell the flowers … decide what is really important in life. Suddenly, spending time in a casino playing a penny slot machine with an 85 percent return doesn’t seem like a remotely interesting pastime—especially when … Continue reading
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Go to the Convention Center, get a test; Station faces tough recovery
In a win for the Culinary Union, a wide swath of Las Vegas casinos have agreed to test all their employees for Coronavirus before they reopen. University Medical Center, the Culinary Health Fund and the Las Vegas Convention Center are all … Continue reading
Boyd comes clean; Penn Nat’l “upbeat”
“Boyd Clean” has been unveiled by eponymous Boyd Gaming and while nothing in it will come as a shock, it shows the company has been closely following what other companies are doing in terms of safety precautions. You’ll receive a … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Cosmopolitan, Dining, Economy, FanDuel, Health, Illinois, Las Vegas Sands, Macau, Maine, Marketing, Maryland, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Penn National, Politics, Regulation, Resort fees, Sports betting, Wall Street
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“We’re playing this game—and it’s a real one—with the virus and the economy at the same time. And it’s really important for people to step up and recognize and understand that this game’s not over. People need to continue to use their … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Health, Massachusetts
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Wynn vs. Covid-19; Louisiana casinos reopen with a bang
Are high-rollers immune to Covid-19? Guess so. They’re the only ones who’ll be allowed to play craps when Wynncore and Encore Boston Harbor reopen. Truth to tell, blowing on dice seems kind of creepy in the age of Coronavirus, even … Continue reading
Posted in AGA, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, Economy, Entertainment, FanDuel, Greenwood Racing, Health, Internet gambling, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Penn National, Pennsylvania, Rush Street Gaming, South Dakota, Sports betting, The Strip, Wynn Resorts
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“Green shoots” in gaming; Mega-Jottings
According to the American Gaming Association, 82 of 989 casinos in the United States have reopened, many of them in Louisiana starting today. But don’t take our word for it. Use the AGA’s Coronavirus tracker, which keeps you abreast of casino … Continue reading
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July resumption for Mass casinos; Room rates rebound
Casinos in Massachusetts now know when they can reopen … more or less. Gov. Charlie Baker (R) has laid out of one of the toughest reopening regimens in the U.S. It will proceed in four phases, each phase—beginning today—lasting three weeks. … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars Entertainment, California, Derek Stevens, Downtown, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Las Vegas Sands, Massachusetts, MGM Resorts International, Oscar Goodman, Penn National, Politics, Real Estate, Regulation, Station Casinos, The Strip, Tribal, Wall Street, Wynn Resorts
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Rodio steps up; A kinder, gentler restart
Unlike some leaders in our federal government, Caesars Entertainment CEO Anthony Rodio has the stones to be seen wearing a health mask in public, as he does in a new video message to Caesars customers. Without going into the exhaustive … Continue reading
Internet gambling hits Jersey high; Hard Rock back to Vegas
April was the worst of months and best of months for New Jersey. Sports books are estimated to have lost out on $450 million in handle while Internet casinos did better than ever, raking in $80 million. “Seeing New Jersey’s retail … Continue reading
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“The virus doesn’t give a damn about our impatient desire to get back to our way of life. Maybe I’d be more encouraged if the owners were offering more specifics about their logistics to prioritize the health of everyone involved.”—columnist … Continue reading
New York state of mind; Moody blues for Las Vegas
Like Massachusetts casinos, those in New York are not expected to reopen until July. Lago Resort & Casino General Manager Lance Young told journalist James Rutherford he’s monitoring reopening protocols as far away as Macao but has received no concrete … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Health, Horseracing, Internet gambling, Lotteries, Maryland, MGM Resorts International, Michael Gaughan, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Penn National, Regulation, Rush Street Gaming, Sports, Sports betting, Taxes, Tribal, Wall Street
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Adelson quits Japan; Caesars vague on relaunch
Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson has come through the Covid-19 crisis with two things most of us don’t have: A) a boatload of cash and B) a desire to acquire other businesses. The rumor mill says he has his … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“If we go back to business as usual, we’ll go back to transmission as usual.”—Dr. Edward Nardell, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
MGM’s seven steps; Culinary throws tantrum
Add MGM Resorts International to the roster of Las Vegas companies announcing reopening protocols. (Earth to Caesars Entertainment, come in Caesars … ) The company calls it a “comprehensive, multi-layered approach resulting from months of consultations and guidance from public … Continue reading
Play ball!; Wall Street hearts casinos
Handwaving questions about maintaining player safety and how to recompense their employees, Major League Baseball rolled out a plan for belatedly starting the 2020 season around the traditional All-Star Break. The owners are not without their priorities: The sacred Designated … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Baseball, Caesars Entertainment, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Japan, Las Vegas Raiders, Resort fees, Sports, The Strip, Tribal, Wall Street
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