2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Gov. Sisolak Affirms June 4 Reopening Date for Nevada Casinos, Promises Visitor Safety
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is now “confident” that the state’s casinos can begin to resume operations on June 4 with appropriate safeguards in place after months of coronavirus-related closures. In a far-reaching update on business reopenings, Sisolak said in a statement released...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Irons Out Precautions for June 4 Casino Reopenings
As Nevada moves forward to permit the reopening of gaming properties, the state’s Gaming Control Board Tuesday hashed out additional coronavirus safeguards during a workshop involving multiple state and local officials. The gaming board plans to issue updated guidance in the form...
Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Plan to Partially Reopen June 1, Connecticut Governor Opposes ‘Incredibly Risky’ Move
Connecticut’s two tribal gaming properties, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun, announced Wednesday they plan to partially reopen on June 1 much to the objection of Gov. Ned Lamont. News of the June reopening came in a joint Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation...
Tuesday’s Nevada Gaming Control Board Workshop Could Reveal Casino Reopening Details
Nevada gaming properties may get further insight into the casino reopening process during a newly scheduled workshop to be held by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Tuesday. The 9 a.m. meeting comes as the state’s casinos remain shuttered and gaming property...
South Dakota Tribes, Gov. Kristi Noem Unable to Compromise on Checkpoints
UPDATE: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Wednesday she has sent affidavits and video to the White House, the Department of Justice, the Interior Department, and her state's congressional delegation, asking for help to resolve the dispute with state tribes over road...
Some Nevada Casinos Detail Reopening Plans, Culinary Union Wants Statewide Release Policy
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is forcing gaming properties to submit their reopening plans before resuming operations after months of closures from the coronavirus pandemic. But the board will not release relevant documents to the public because of requirements under Nevada law....
California Card Rooms Prepare Reopening Safeguards, Tensions Mount Between Casinos and Governor
California card room executives are eager to see the venues reopen soon after months of closures from the coronavirus pandemic, and are working on developing appropriate precautions. All 66 operational card rooms in the state voluntarily closed in mid-March. Now, the gaming...
Grant Bowie to Retire as MGM China CEO, Company Faces Challenges
MGM China CEO Grant Bowie is stepping down at the end of this month from his top post. That is the latest management change involving MGM Resorts International globally, as the company sets itself up to handle the financial pressures associated with...
The Venetian Likely to Reopen in June, Employees Get COVID-19 Tests
The shuttered Venetian Las Vegas resort is now planning to open sometime next month with appropriate safeguards to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Las Vegas Sands Corp. property has yet to identify a specific date when it will resume operations. Employees...
Arkansas Casinos Can Reopen May 18, Crowd Capped
Arkansas will permit its gaming venues to reopen on May 18 under current plans. Multiple safety precautions will be in place, as well as a cap that limits players to just a third of capacity. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs,...
