2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Encore Boston Harbor Opening Led to ‘Modest’ Impact on Crime, Despite Arrests
The Everett, Massachusetts region saw only a modest impact on crime from Encore Boston Harbor over its first full six months of operation, according to a recent analysis released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Police made over 100 arrests, often late...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Review Casino Reopening Plans, Outside Slot Machines Possible
Massachusetts’ three commercial casinos were to submit preliminary reopening plans by this weekend to the state’s Gaming Commission. Commissioners are expected to review the proposals in a public meeting sometime this week. Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino were...
Deadwood, South Dakota Is Alive as Multiple Casinos Reopen
Several casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota are now open, and players are once again gambling, as safety precautions were put in place to block the spread of coronavirus. Many gaming venues reopened on Thursday after the Deadwood City Commission voted to permit...
Foxwoods Casino Workers to Lose Benefits, Await Connecticut Reopening
Foxwoods Resort Casino remains closed by the coronavirus, and now the Connecticut tribal venue is planning to temporarily lay off the majority of its workers at the end of the month. Following the decision to shutter the casino in March, Foxwoods furloughed...
Coronavirus Test Site Opens at Wynn Las Vegas, Adds to Company Initiatives
Wynn Las Vegas employees can get a COVID-19 test at their workplace, thanks to a new testing site that will give free procedures. The site is operated in partnership with Nevada’s University Medical Center (UMC). UMC health-care professionals will administer the tests....
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...
