2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
MGM Resorts Reshuffles, Consolidates Leadership as Las Vegas Strip Remains in Limbo
MGM Resorts International streamlined top management at its properties Friday. The news came on the heels of Gov. Steve Sisolak announcing that Nevada casinos will not be among the first businesses to reopen in the state, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to...
Hungry Las Vegas Casino Workers, Unable to Access Unemployment, Find Help from Charities
Laid off casino workers and other needy residents in the Las Vegas region are increasingly turning to food distribution sites so their families do not go hungry during the coronavirus pandemic. Three Square, a regional food bank, estimated this week there has...
Washington State Tribes Eager to Reopen Casinos, Governor To Extend Stay-at-Home Order
Several Washington state tribal gaming venues may try to reopen soon after shuttering for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of these, Angel of The Winds Casino Resort in Arlington, may resume its operations as early as Monday. The Stillaguamish...
Eight Hundred Health Precautions Planned for Venetian Las Vegas Reopening
The Venetian is implementing some 800 steps to keep the Las Vegas gaming property safe when it eventually reopens. Precautions range from increased numbers of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to using thermal cameras to check for coronavirus-linked fevers. While the Las Vegas...
Aristocrat Cuts Many Worker Salaries, Trims Workforce
Slot machine provider Aristocrat Leisure is laying off or cutting out over 1,000 employees due to the financial impact from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a company announcement this week. To further reduce expenses, the company will not pay a dividend to...
