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Nevada ends mask mandate, effective immediatelyNevada is rescinding requirements for people to wear masks in public, becoming the latest state in the U.S. to lift restrictions imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus (Feb. 10) CARSON CITY, Nev. - The masks are coming off (again). Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday announced the state would no…

Land-based ・ 11 February 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Las Vegas casinos have welcomed the news that Nevada's indoor mask mandate is no longer in effect.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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Despite The Pandemic, Casinos Have Never Been Busier

This is true, especially in Maryland and Nevada, where the leisure and hospitality sectors are slowly digging themselves out of the hole. Over the past year, the staff at Maryland's six casinos have been developing ingenious strategies to keep the dice rolling on the craps tables while observing COVID safety measures. Most of the U.S. casinos that…

Covid ・ 13 September 2021

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HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2021 Mid-Year Update

The Las Vegas market benefited from pent-up demand, government stimulus checks, limited international travel options, increased vaccination rates, and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions during the first half of 2021. However, major COVID-19 metrics notably surged during the summer, and indoor masking rules have been reimplemented in Clark County.…

Travel ・ 02 September 2021

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South Mississippi Casinos Add Face Masks as COVID-19 Expands

As COVID-19 cases in South Mississippi, just like in other parts of the US, rise again, casinos in this region have started mandating their employees to wear masks. Palace Casino and the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are among the latest gambling facilities to instruct staff members to protect themselves by wearing masks, while Scarlet Pearl has…

Covid ・ 10 November 2021

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Las Vegas casinos, Disney World among venues mandating masks for all indoors

Two popular tourist destinations for Massachusetts travelers announced they were re-imposing a mask mandate for indoor settings.Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, announced Thursday that face coverings would once again be required for all guests over the age of 2 while indoors and in Disney buses, monorail and Disney Skyliner, regardless of…

Land-based ・ 29 July 2021

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Las Vegas to Require Masks Indoors Including on Casino Floors

Starting Friday, Nevada will require masks to be worn indoors, including on Las Vegas casino floors, adopting the latest guidance from the CDC. The state's Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an emergency directive implementing a mask mandate "consistent with the guidance issued by the CDC, and any subsequent guidance issued by the CDC." The mandate comes…

Travel ・ 29 July 2021

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Masks Return To Nevada Casinos With New Mandate From Governor

Masks are making a return to Las Vegas casinos. Earlier this week, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak reimposed a mask mandate for the Silver State that goes into effect Friday, July 30. The move comes as the Center for Disease Control changed its recommendation on indoor mask wearing, regardless of a person's vaccination status. Sisolak shuttered the…

Politics ・ 29 July 2021

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Las Vegas Hotel, Mask, Buffet Changes: What's the Difference Within COVID?

A great post-vaccination trip to Las Vegas may seem like a great way to celebrate your return to normal life, but don't let your plans happen by accident. Many have returned to normal, but if it's been hot since you went there, you'll notice that the pandemic is still affecting the city. Restaurants, hotels and casinos are open. The show and…

Strategy Guide ・ 24 July 2021

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Masks Now Mandated for Las Vegas Casino Employees

While the public still doesn't have to wear masks indoors in Las Vegas, casino workers must following a new Clark County mandate. [Image: Shutterstock.com] First it was a recommendation last week leading to some Las Vegas casinos voluntarily implementing an employee mask policy. Now it's an official mandate - all public-facing staff in Clark County…

Jobs ・ 21 July 2021

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Venetian, other Las Vegas casinos require masks for all employees again

number of Las Vegas casinos announced Friday they would reimpose mask mandates for employees regardless of vaccination status, after the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) made a recommendation that everyone wear a mask in crowded indoor public spaces, including casinos. "With the rise in cases and slowing vaccine rates in Clark County, the…

Jobs ・ 19 July 2021

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Health Officials Want Vegas Casino Visitors to Mask Up

Back in May, nearly all casinos on the Las Vegas Strip removed their mandate for guests to wear face masks - but, they may have to change their rules soon. Today, the Southern Nevada Health District has recommended that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people begin wearing masks in casinos and other indoor spaces, due to a rising number of COVID-19…

Covid ・ 16 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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The Star Sydney Casino Closes Over COVID-19 Lockdown

The Star Sydney casino resort has suspended nearly all of its operations for at least a week because of new COVID-19 restrictions in the region. This decision came as the New South Wales (NSW) government put into place new restrictions on Friday to counter rising virus cases. outbreak linked to a limousine driver who had driven an international…

Covid ・ 28 June 2021

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Mohegan Sun Casino agrees to Nevada's largest fine for a single venue over COVID-19 protocols

he Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday agreed to a stipulated settlement with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment for a $60000 fine after several reality television celebrities, who were paid to promote the Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas' March 25 opening, were photographed not wearing masks or facial coverings. It marks the largest fine…

Covid ・ 28 June 2021

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Massachusetts Casinos Surpass Pre-pandemic Gross Gaming Revenue in May

Last month, the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts raised $87 million in gross gaming revenue. Comparing this number to February 2020, when gaming revenue halted at $85.8 million, we see that the commercial casinos have reached GGR higher than pre-pandemic levels. In a report released on Tuesday this week, the Massachusetts Gaming…

Covid ・ 19 June 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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Most Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos Will Allow Guests to Forego Facemasks

After almost a full year of mask-wearing guests and employees filling up the capacity limits at Las Vegas casinos and hotels, things in Sin City are finally looking more and more like pre-COVID. Shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people last week, Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 17 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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Nevada drops mask mandate; some casinos no longer require masks

The good news keeps rolling for Las Vegas. A day after Nevada's biggest casinos were cleared to return to 100% capacity and get rid of social distancing, the state says fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings. This policy, effective immediately, follows the CDC's relaxing of indoor mask-wearing…

Covid ・ 24 May 2021

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3 Vegas casinos fully opening after 80% worker vaccinations

People walk along a pedestrian bridge near the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino on Sept. 17. (Photo: John Locher/AP, file) LAS VEGAS - Some Las Vegas Strip casinos have been allowed to open at 100% capacity, officials said Tuesday, after showing Nevada state regulators that at least 80% of their employees have received at least one shot of coronavirus…

Covid ・ 20 May 2021

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Las Vegas casinos allowed to move capacity limits to 80% as of May 1

he Nevada Gaming Control Board issued an updated emergency directive Friday to allow casinos and gaming establishments to operate at the respective levels approved by local authorities under the state's "Roadmap to Recovery." Therefore, Southern Nevada resorts will be able to operate 80 percent capacity with three-foot social distancing in Clark…

Land-based ・ 26 April 2021

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HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Las Vegas economy has been extremely harsh given the market's reliance on visitation and conventions. Following five consecutive years of accommodating more than 42 million visitors, Las Vegas hosted just over 19 million people in 2020 (the lowest number of visitors since 18.1 million in 1989). While…

Travel ・ 18 June 2021

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Culinary to sue Las Vegas casino companies over virus protections

Pedestrians are shown on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Saturday, June 27, 2020 | 4:45 p.m. Las Vegas resorts that have partially reopened amid the global pandemic haven't adequately protected employees and their families from the coronavirus, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 allege in a lawsuit. The union's announcement that it…

Land-based ・ 06 February 2021

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Some Shreveport-Bossier City casinos to reopen May 18

The casinos say they will adhere to guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). SHREVEPORT, La. - Some Shreveport-Bossier City casinos say they will reopen their doors to the public on Monday, May 18. HORSESHOE CASINO AND HOTEL According to the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, they will resume gaming operations at 8…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021