This Week in Gambling: Las Vegas casinos could require vaccinations

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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

Ottawa City News

Ontario casinos announce reopening at end of January

The Rideau Carleton Casino said it will be reopening in phases as of 9 a.m. on January 31. Feeling lucky? Casinos and gaming centres across Ontario will be opening their doors to patrons again come January 31 under new provincial guidelines following the lifting of some COVID restrictions. "OLG is happy the Province's popular gaming facilities will…

Covid ・ 22 January 2022

Niagara Falls Review

Lifting customer capacity limits ‘step in the right direction’ for Niagara casinos

Lifting customer capacity limits on businesses such as casinos is a "welcome step in the right direction" for the two sites in Niagara Falls. "(Friday's) announcement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford is a great one for Niagara Casinos," said Niagara Casinos president Richard Taylor. "The ability to be at full capacity and easing of physical…

Christmas ・ 22 October 2021

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Casinos open to just vaccinated punters

SINGAPORE, 19 October 2021: Singapore's casino resortsclosed the door on non-vaccinated visitors as of last week by introducing a newrule requiring punters to show proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 ornatural immunity. Marina Bay Sands casino resort stated on its website that itis open only for "fully vaccinated, have a valid negative…

Covid ・ 19 October 2021

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Macau Casinos Start COVID Testing, Vaccination Measures

Macau has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases since the end of September, and its casino operators have now introduced vaccination proof and testing measures for employees. [Image: Shutterstock.com] After maintaining an impressively low rate of infections since the beginning of the pandemic, the Asian gambling hub of Macau has experienced a rise in…

Covid ・ 15 October 2021

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Singapore casinos now request proof of vaccination

Singapore's two casino resorts have implemented since Wednesday new entry measures for gaming patrons, requesting proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or some other form of stricter control. Marina Bay Sands casino resort (pictured) said in a message on its website, that its casino is only open to people who are "fully vaccinated, have a…

Covid ・ 15 October 2021

The Washington Post

How covid-19 changed Las Vegas

I met Jennifer Graff, anexecutive with Columbiana Foods in Ohio,last week in Las Vegas, where she was attending theNational Grocers Association convention. She told me she was thrilled to be at her first in-person convention since the start of the pandemic. "I'm so happy to get back to a little bit of normalcy," she said. But the shadow of covid-19…

Covid ・ 04 October 2021

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MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night At SAHARA Las Vegas With Red Carpet And Sold-Out Performance, Sept. 25

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night (Sept. 25), Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas celebrated its highly anticipated opening in its brand-new, cutting-edge venue at SAHARA Las Vegas. The sold-out audience was treated to a high-octane performance filled with new sexy and daring dance routines outfitted in a technologically…

Poker ・ 26 September 2021

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Harrah’s New Orleans Casino Requires Vaccination Card, On-Line Gambling Surges

Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists. Cryptocurrency is moving from virtual exchanges to the gaming sphere as on-line casinos start accepting the digital currency. The move could spell lower participation rates for brick-and-mortar establishments as gamblers move to internet games…

Covid ・ 04 September 2021

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Ontario Casinos Will Soon Require Covid Vaccination Proof

Ontario is the latest Canadian province to announce that it will soon require people to provide proof of their coronavirus vaccination status before they enter casinos. The measure will come into effect on September 22 and will cover casinos, bingo halls, and other types of gambling establishments. measure will come into effect on September 22 The…

Covid ・ 03 September 2021

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Mississippi Casino reaches 100% COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees; Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort first in country to reach milestone with $500,000 effort

D'IBERVILLE, Miss., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As of Friday, August 27, all associates of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Scarlet Pearl is the first casino in the country to have 100% vaccination rate among all applicable employees and was able to do so through a concerted effort of…

Covid ・ 02 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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Sahara Las Vegas comes alive with new entertainment options

The promise of excitement at Sahara Las Vegas in 2021 has officially become a reality. The legendary Las Vegas Strip casino resort first opened in 1952, changed ownership several times as places like this usually do, went through a challenging period as SLS Las Vegas from 2014 to 2019, and returned to its original name two years ago after the…

Covid ・ 31 August 2021

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Las Vegas Advisor: Vegas entertainment venues see rise of COVID restrictions

While proof of COVID-19 vaccination isn't required to enter any casino in Las Vegas, you may need it if you want to see a show or engage in other entertainment options. Masks are required everywhere, but you'll need proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test at a growing number of venues, including Las Vegas Raiders games, the Smith Center,…

Covid ・ 29 August 2021

Augusta Free Press

Harrah’s New Orleans is first casino to require vaccination card, gamblers moving to digital betting

Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino is officially the first U.S. casino to implement a vaccination card required rule to enter and play. Meanwhile, casino goers are cashing in their chips online with digital'Toto' casinos that offer a safer experience. The news comes as New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced a mandate that includes casinos,…

Land-based ・ 24 August 2021

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British Columbia Casinos to Need COVID Vaccination Proof

In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the government of British Columbia in Canada has announced plans for a proof of vaccination requirement for casinos and other indoor venues starting September 13. [Image: Shutterstock.com] British Columbia gamblers recently returned to casinos for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began as the…

Covid ・ 24 August 2021

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LAS VEGAS’ HOTTEST SHOW RETURNS! MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS DEBUTS IN ALL-NEW VENUE AT SAHARA LAS VEGAS ON AUG. 27

LAS VEGAS' HOTTEST SHOW RETURNS! MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS DEBUTS IN ALL-NEW VENUE AT SAHARA LAS VEGAS ON AUG. 27 The Revamped Production Announces Updated Vaccination Policy Bigger, sexier and more magical than ever, Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas, the flagship production of the internationally celebrated franchise begins its run at…

Poker ・ 23 August 2021

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Harrah's becomes first casino to require vaccines; Could Vegas be next?

Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino has become the first casino in the United States to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter. The news was first reported by CDC Gaming Reports. The casino is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. It comes as New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced a new vaccine requirement for…

Land-based ・ 14 August 2021

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New Orleans Casinos, Racinos to Require Vaccination Proof

Gamblers in New Orleans will have to go through new checks before they are able to return to their favorite casino or racetrack later this month. Mayor LaToya Cantrell has introduced an indoor mandate requiring casino gambling venues to ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result from patrons.

Covid ・ 13 August 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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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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As Las Vegas reopens casinos for tourists, COVID-19 hospitalisations spike in Nevada-World News , Firstpost

Nevada this week saw the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the country, hospitalisations are on the rise again, and the highly contagious delta variant has become the most prevalent form of the virus in the state, adding urgency to the campaign to get more people vaccinated. Las Vegas: Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas…

Covid ・ 04 July 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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Cosmopolitan hotel-casino promises $1M in cash bonuses if employees vaccinated by May 1

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Cosmopolitan hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip has committed to paying up to $1 million in cash bonuses if 80% of its workforce receives their first dose by May 1. The resort sent the following statement: In response to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's clear direction to gaming companies to accelerate the vaccination of…

Jobs ・ 07 May 2021

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The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

LAS VEGAS - Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year's Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate. While shopping, gambling, drinking yard-long frozen cocktails and gawking at the sights, most everyone out in Sin City…

New Year ・ 19 January 2021