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Virgin executives want to boost property with integrated hotel, casino operations

The head of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas sees Mohegan Tribe's withdrawal as casino operators as a chance to shake up the property that has struggled to gain footing in the market since its post-pandemic opening. Cliff Atkinson, president of the property since July, said the split with casino partner and operator Mohegan Gaming, jointly announced…

Land-based ・ 09 May 2024

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Mohegan Tribe to end management of Las Vegas casino

The Mohegan Indian Tribe will end its casino management role at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas by the end of the year. The tribe and Virgin Hotels on Tuesday jointly announced the transition to Virgin, subject to regulatory approvals. The 1504-room off-Strip property with a 60000-square-foot casino opened in March 2021 and was the first commercial casino…

Land-based ・ 08 May 2024

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Record $500,000 fine levied over casino guards' actions against employee, customer

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Laughlin casino agreed to pay a record $500000 fine over two incidents in 2022 when security guards used force - once against a customer and once against an employee. Officials from the Riverside Resort & Casino appeared before the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday to answer questions about the incidents and what the company…

Incidents ・ 23 March 2024

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Las Vegas Casinos Get Key Covid Mask Decision

The National Football League draft felt as if Las Vegas -- specifically Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report Las Vegas Strip properties -- officially put the covid pandemic in the rear-view mirror. Casinos were packed, the Strip was actually…

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Las Vegas Casinos Learn Key Covid Mask Decision

The National Football League draft felt as if Las Vegas -- specifically Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report Las Vegas Strip properties -- officially put the covid pandemic in the rear-view mirror. Casinos were packed, the Strip was actually closed to cars in order to accommodate the…

Land-based ・ 12 December 2022

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Nevada Casinos Welcome the End of the Mask Mandate

Las Vegas casinos have welcomed the news that Nevada's indoor mask mandate is no longer in effect. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the mandate's immediate end on Thursday morning. Many other states are also rolling back similar COVID-19 measures due to falling case numbers. Local jurisdictions can still decide to keep the mask-wearing…

Covid ・ 11 February 2022

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Mask mandate lifted in Nevada casinos

Las Vegas casinos moved swiftly after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the immediate end of Nevada's indoor mask mandate Thursday morning, taking down signs that had stood as a reminder to guests to keep their faces covered. "It's really an exciting day. It's hard to believe that it's been almost two years since we started this process," Stephen…

Covid ・ 08 September 2022

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Mask Mandate Tightened At Las Vegas Casinos for New Years Eve

While the majority of venues in other major cities around the world, such as London and New York, have cancelled their celebrations, Vegas casinos and clubs are going ahead with theirs. As over 300000 guests are expected to visit Las Vegas Casinos for various New Year's Eve festivities, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has tightened Emergency…

Covid ・ 30 January 2022

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Hotels, casinos could face fines over compliance with mask mandate

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - With COVID cases on the rise, the Nevada Gaming Control Board is tightening up on the mask mandate. The goal to keep people safe as they ring in the New Year. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is reminding hotels and casinos to stay in compliance with the governor's mask mandate or face fines. If you are inside one of these…

Covid ・ 04 January 2022

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Gaming board to 'intensify' enforcement of mask mandate at Nevada casinos

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The Nevada Gaming Control Board warned licensees that it will be intensifying enforcement of the state's mask mandate in casinos. According to a notice to all gaming licensees on Wednesday, the gaming board noted that Emergency Directive 045 requires each person, including fully vaccinated individuals, to wear a mask in public…

Covid ・ 31 December 2021

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Board to intensify mask mandate enforcement in casinos

The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday said it would intensify enforcement of mask mandates with COVID-19 cases on the rise and thousands of visitors expected in the state for New Year's Eve. "As Nevada prepares for a substantial rise in visitation for the New Year's holiday, the board will intensify its enforcement of Emergency Directive 045…

Covid ・ 29 December 2021

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Gaming regulators say mask rule enforcement to ‘intensify’ at casinos

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued a statement on Wednesday saying enforcement of the mask mandate will "intensify" as 300000 visitors turn Las Vegas into a New Year's Eve playground. During its regular meeting, gaming regulators reminded casinos and other gaming licensees that they could face disciplinary action if they fail…

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Niagara Falls' casinos still mum on reopening plans

Despite the July 12 news that 11 Ontario casinos would be reopening under the Step Three restrictions, meaning 50 per cent capacity, both Niagara Falls gaming spots, Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara have maintained radio silence on potential opening dates. All 11 casinos reopening are owned by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, based in Toronto,…

Covid ・ 14 July 2021

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Mohegan Sun to jump-start online gaming in CT

With results flat from its foray into interactive gaming in Pennsylvania amid intense competition there, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is rebooting its efforts with a new Mohegan Digital division to create gambling apps and websites starting on its home turf of Connecticut. The announcement comes weeks after Connecticut approved interactive…

Industry ・ 02 July 2021

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B.C. casinos allowed to reopen Thursday across the province.

River Rock Casino in Richmond among the casinos reopening in B.C. (Courtesy riverrock.com) Summary Before the COVID-19, pandemic casinos employed thousands of British Columbians Casinos across B.C. can reopen July 1 with reduced capacity B.C. enters Step 3 of the Restart Plan Thursday, when casinos can operate again VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - You…

Covid ・ 29 June 2021

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Nevada Gaming Commission Lauds Casino Recovery Efforts

The Las Vegas gambling scene is beginning to experience new signs of life following the global COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, two Las Vegas casinos told the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) that they are doing well after the industry rebound from the pandemic. That's a good thing, too, because one of them has to pay a $60000 fine for violating…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 June 2021

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Gaming Commission fines Mohegan Sun Casino and Country Cub Auto Spa

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday ordered $70000 in fines against gaming licensees, including the casino operator of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Commissioners voted unanimously to assess fines against MGNV, LLC, doing business as Mohegan Sun Casino Las Vegas. The Mohegan Tribe is one of three partners operating Virgin Hotels Las…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 July 2021

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Mohegan Sun Casino in Vegas Accepts $60,000 NGCB Fine

The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is already facing disciplinary action for failing to ensure its patrons followed COVID-19 regulations on its opening night in March. [Image: Shutterstock.com] One of Las Vegas's newest casinos is already in trouble with the gaming regulator. The Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has…

Covid ・ 02 July 2021

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Nevada Casino Regulator Recommends New Mohegan CEO for License

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment's new CEO, Ray Pineault, was recommended for licensing by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday, although the Connecticut-based casino operator is facing disciplinary action from the regulator. Mr. Pineault was named interim CEO for Mohegan in late March after the company's former top executive, Mario…

Land-based ・ 07 January 2022

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COVID-19 casino restrictions will come to an end after three-day weekend

The Nevada Gaming Control Board made it official Wednesday: All restrictions related to COVID-19 mitigation protocols in casinos come to an end when the clock strikes midnight at the end of Monday. In a notice to gaming licensees, Gaming Control Board Chairman Brin Gibson said, "Each licensee shall comply with its respective county's general…

Covid ・ 27 May 2021

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Nevada's regulator greenlights Resorts World Las Vegas to open June 24

Resorts World Las Vegas has received regulatory approval to open June 24 on the Las Vegas Strip. Nevada Gaming Commission granted licenses to Genting Group and its publicly traded subsidiary, Genting Malaysia Berhad, the Malaysia-based owner of the $4.3 billion development. C ommission Chairman John Moran Jr. stated after the unanimous vote: "We…

Travel ・ 25 May 2021

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Resorts World Las Vegas gets regulatory OK to open June 24

LAS VEGAS >> The Malaysia-based owner of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip won regulatory approval today to deal cards, roll dice and welcome gamblers when Resorts World Las Vegas opens on June 24. With praise for the $4.3 billion development and the boost it could provide in a pandemic-battered economy, the Nevada…

Travel ・ 26 May 2021

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Mask policies for Las Vegas casinos, stores, groceries

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance this week for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing face coverings outdoors in crowds and in most indoor locations unless otherwise prohibited. It became effective immediately in Nevada. Businesses in the state may still require masks for customers and…

Land-based ・ 15 May 2021

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Las Vegas Recovery Contingent Upon Hotel Staff Vaccinations

The Nevada State Gaming Control Board says that if hotel casinos want to increase visitor capacity, and therefore speed the recovery of tourism to Las Vegas, it will hinge on employee vaccination rates. In a memo obtained by Eater Las Vegas, the Gaming Board told casinos that capacity can expand beyond the current 50 percent if they come up with a…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021