{"id":28007,"date":"2020-09-21T10:08:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T18:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/?p=28007"},"modified":"2020-10-16T06:56:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T14:56:39","slug":"cosmo-is-number-one-and-not-in-a-good-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/stiffs-and-georges\/cosmo-is-number-one-and-not-in-a-good-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmo is number one … and not in a good way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Wanna catch Covid-19<\/strong>? Head for the Cosmo. “The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas<\/strong> topped reported locations of possible COVID-19 exposures in June, July and August in Southern Nevada<\/strong>, according to state disease investigation analyses,” reported the Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em>. The renegade resort ranked #1 in five discrete studies<\/a>. Said Northeastern University<\/strong>‘s Samuel Scarpino<\/strong>, \u201cClearly the data paint a picture of hotels and casinos being high risk for transmission.\u201d Perhaps fearful for tourism, the Nevada Department of Health & Human Services<\/strong>‘ Shannon Litz<\/strong> rushed to spray the fire. \u201cThis is more a reflection of general community spread than a specific issue with the employer or business,” she told the R-J<\/em>. The resort itself sent out a cloud of PR blather, displaying no contrition for its poor showing. Basically, if you’ve caught Coronavirus<\/strong>, there’s a 1-in-4 chance in Las Vegas<\/strong> you got it at a casino. How do you like those odds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Worst was the Cosmo (304), followed at some distance by Bellagio<\/strong> (153 cases), MGM Grand<\/strong> (133), The Venetian<\/strong> (89) and Caesars Palace<\/strong> (86). Despite being late to the anti-Coronavirus party, Caesars Entertainment<\/strong> comes off best, while MGM Resorts International<\/strong> looks like it needs to work on its seven-point plan (actually 11 points). Four of the top 10 unenviable spots were occupied by MGM properties. The D<\/strong> led Downtown<\/strong> casinos with 45 incidences, so Derek Stevens<\/strong> has some damage control on his hands. The Clark County Detention Center<\/strong> also ranked high in Covid-19 cases, so whatever you do in Vegas, don’t get arrested. What happens in jail comes home with you. The Gold Coast<\/strong> and Palace Station<\/strong> could be called the ‘safest’ casinos, with only 10 infections apiece, according to one survey, while another gives the palm to Red Rock Resort<\/strong>. Dubious accomplishment: Resorts World Las Vegas<\/strong> racked up 10 cases without even being open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, leper bells should be hung on Cosmo executives until they clean up their act. How many warnings do they need in order to get the hint?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to see the newly reilluminated and rejuvenated Moulin Rouge<\/strong> marquee? $10 gets you access to the Neon Museum<\/strong>‘s 360-degree virtual tour<\/a> of the Neon Boneyard<\/strong>. It’s not quite as good as being there (there’s something awe-inspiring about seeing the old signage up close) but the money goes toward one of the best causes in Sin City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correction<\/em><\/strong>: It is indeed<\/em> the case that BetMGM<\/strong> is the first official betting partner<\/a> of the Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong>, as opposed to being one of several (San Manuel Bingo<\/strong>, Caesars Entertainment) official gaming partners of the Silver and Black. To most, that will seem like a distinction without much of a difference (“new levels of engagement”) but it means a great deal to Leo the Lion. The Raiders are thrown to the mercy of the New Orleans Saints<\/strong> tonight. The Associated Press<\/strong> has an excellent history<\/a> of how we got to this historic moment. Sad irony: There will be no Black Hole at Allegiant Stadium<\/strong>. Why? Ticket prices are too high. Only in Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jottings<\/em><\/strong>: Former Horseshoe Baltimore <\/strong>general manager Jacqueline Grace<\/strong> is jumping ship to head Tropicana Atlantic City<\/strong>. Good for Grace, who moves up in the world. Good for Caesars Entertainment<\/strong>, for promoting diversity in more senses than one. What this means for woebegone Horseshoe remains to be seen … Ex-Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe<\/strong> visited a shrine to war criminals<\/a> in Tokyo<\/strong>. What a dunce. Good riddance. By the way, Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party<\/strong> is in almost no way ‘liberal,’ having long been one of the most reactionary forces in Japan<\/strong> … Abe successor Yoshihide Suga<\/strong> is “expected to fulfill” Abe’s casino plans. If he’s half as successful as Abe he won’t accomplish one damn thing … Congratulations to MGM Resorts International<\/strong> for being one of the top 50 places to work by Latina Style<\/em> magazine. That’s the kind of recognition we like to see … Sadly, three Wynncore<\/strong> employees have died of Covid-19<\/a>. Financial assistance to the bereaved families is being provided by Wynn Resorts<\/strong>. Praise be, Wynn … In most states of our great country, the oft-misspelled search terms are “porm” [sic<\/em>] and “lesian” [sic<\/em>]. What is Nevada<\/strong>‘s? “MIFL” [sic<\/em>]. Call it a statewide Oedpial complex<\/a> … Sen. John Cornyn<\/strong> (R) is in a tough reelection fight and he’s unlikely to pick up any votes in Indian Country. Not unless he reverses his opposition to a bill that would allow two tribal casinos in eastern Texas<\/strong> … Genting Group<\/strong> continues to prop up struggling, costly Resorts World Catskills<\/strong>. The latest bailout is a $150 million subsidy, intended to buy time for a refinancing of debt … The virtual Global Gaming Expo<\/strong> will feature more black, tribal and female faces this year. Well done, American Gaming Association<\/strong>. Some<\/em> people in Washington, D.C.<\/strong>, are getting the message that gaming (like America<\/strong>) is becoming a more diverse space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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