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Tribal Casino Restaurants Self-Direct for Reopening as Nevada Dining Slowly Returns Come Saturday
May 8, 2020

Tribal Casino Restaurants Self-Direct for Reopening as Nevada Dining Slowly Returns Come Saturday

Most of Nevada’s restaurants have permission from state officials to start reopening for dine-in service on Saturday, with many safety precautions in place to protect from coronavirus risk. Gaming properties must wait for a later...

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Nevada Gaming Commission Approves Casino Reopening Policies, Advocates Demand More Precautions
May 8, 2020

Nevada Gaming Commission Approves Casino Reopening Policies, Advocates Demand More Precautions

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously okayed reopening policies for the state’s gaming venues despite pleas to extend the safeguards for player and worker safety, given the risk from coronavirus. Commissioners thanked concerned individuals...

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Golden Gate, Indiana Grand Get Permission to Resume Racing, But Massachusetts Pulls the Reins Again on Plainridge Park
May 8, 2020

Golden Gate, Indiana Grand Get Permission to Resume Racing, But Massachusetts Pulls the Reins Again on Plainridge Park

As the country looks to progress in the COVID-19 reopening phase, more jurisdictions are giving race tracks the green light to start or resume their horse racing meets, albeit with restrictions to keep a second...

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Las Vegas Sportsbooks Offer Drive-Thru Service For Account Deposits, Seek New Mobile Customers
May 7, 2020

Las Vegas Sportsbooks Offer Drive-Thru Service For Account Deposits, Seek New Mobile Customers

Three sportsbooks in the Las Vegas area offering area residents curbside or drive-thru services as a way for customers to establish mobile accounts and make deposits on them. Circa Sports opened its service Thursday morning...

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Rod Ratcliff, Longtime Indiana Casino Exec, Voluntarily Steps Down from Terre Haute Project After Former Company Tied to Political Contributions
May 7, 2020

Rod Ratcliff, Longtime Indiana Casino Exec, Voluntarily Steps Down from Terre Haute Project After Former Company Tied to Political Contributions

Rod Ratcliff, a longtime Indiana gaming executive and developer, has voluntarily removed his name from an application for a new casino license in Vigo County. That’s according to a statement Thursday from the Indiana Gaming...

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Northern Quest Casino Reopens in Washington State, Reactions Mixed
May 6, 2020

Northern Quest Casino Reopens in Washington State, Reactions Mixed

Washington State's Northern Quest Resort & Casino is the latest tribal venue to reopen its gaming floor to players. Increased safety precautions were in place on Tuesday at the property, though at least person said...

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New Jersey Casinos Could Get Restricted Tax Breaks, Loans as Pandemic Continues
May 6, 2020

New Jersey Casinos Could Get Restricted Tax Breaks, Loans as Pandemic Continues

Atlantic City’s nine casinos stand to benefit from bills that were introduced this week in the New Jersey Assembly that provide gaming businesses with limited loans and tax credits in response to the coronavirus-linked downturn....

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UV Slot Machine Partitions Developed to Protect Casino Players, Workers
May 6, 2020

UV Slot Machine Partitions Developed to Protect Casino Players, Workers

A slot machine partition made from acrylic that inventors say cleans itself via ultraviolet (UV) light holds promise given concerns over worker and player safety from coronavirus risk. The SafePlay UV partitions were developed by...

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Union Leaders Demand More Health Safeguards Before Casinos Reopen
May 6, 2020

Union Leaders Demand More Health Safeguards Before Casinos Reopen

Leaders of gaming property unions, such as Unite Here and the Culinary Union, want to see “stringent protocols” in place before gaming venues reopen in Nevada and in other states. Current reopening plans from companies...

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MGM Resorts International Extends Health Benefits, But Gives No Guarantees All Return
May 6, 2020

MGM Resorts International Extends Health Benefits, But Gives No Guarantees All Return

MGM Resorts International’s acting chief executive officer sent a letter to the company’s workforce on Tuesday letting them know that health insurance coverage for furloughed employees would be extended through the end of August. However,...

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