2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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 reopening under rules from Gov. Steve Sisolak....
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 for their suggestions that were read into...
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 on social media the safeguards were insufficient....
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. The state’s gaming venues were shuttered on...
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 Las Vegas-basedSmith Rosen. The company manufactures products...
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 and state agencies are insufficient given the...
Nevada Limits Casino Player Numbers, Caps Meeting Attendance to Reduce Risk
Nevada gaming properties will have multiple safety requirements in place, such as no more than three to six guests at gaming tables, before they can let visitors back in, according to the state’s Gaming Control Board. Under a new policy, specific restrictions...
Coeur d’Alene Casino Reopens in Idaho to Eager Players, Safeguards in Place
Idaho’s Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel reopened its gaming on Friday with many health precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The tribal casino is believed to be one of the first venues nationally to resume operations. Upon entering the property, players...
Michigan’s Island Resort Plans to Reopen Slots, Bingo on Wednesday
Michigan’s Island Resort and Casino is scheduled to reopen slots and bingo on Wednesday morning, with multiple health precautions in place at the tribal venue. The state’s commercial casinos remain shuttered, however, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces opposition in her efforts to...
Station Casinos to Reopen in Phases, ‘Significant’ Layoffs Planned
Station Casinos will resume operations gradually, as the company told employees Friday to expect an unspecified number of layoffs, given the impact from the coronavirus pandemic. The casino giant said it will have “meaningful staffing level reductions” at its Nevada venues that...
