Writer: Howard Stutz
Social distancing at MGM properties includes Bellagio’s Conservatory
Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Garden wasn’t built with social distancing in mind. The airy 14,000-square-foot-space, located just... more
Eldorado Resorts reopens its casinos in Missouri and Iowa
Eldorado Resorts reopened five casinos in two states Monday and the Reno-based company is expected to resume operations at its Nevada... more
Macau gaming revenues dip 93.2% in May; Industry hopes travel restrictions are eased this month
Continued travel restrictions and the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic depressed Macau’s gaming revenues during May as casinos... more
Scientific Games rolling out cashless products, cleaning systems in post-pandemic era
Matt Wilson began his role as chief executive for Scientific Games Gaming Group on March 1. Thirteen days later, Illinois ordered its... more
The Strip returns from a 78-day hiatus, but what toll did the pandemic take?
We know Nevada’s casino industry is reopening shortly after midnight Thursday following an unprecedented 78-day closure in response to the... more
Harrah’s Las Vegas added to Caesars’ reopening plans for next week
Caesars Entertainment said it will reopen Harrah’s Las Vegas next Friday, saying customer interest is exceeding the company’s previous... more
Coronavirus closures lead to a 99.6% percent decline in Nevada gaming revenues during April
We knew this was coming. But the figure, on its own, is striking. $3.64 million. That’s the amount Nevada casinos collected from customers... more
Bellagio Fountains to welcome back Las Vegas visitors with three new water shows
The Bellagio Fountains, one of the Las Vegas Strip’s most recognizable landmarks, will mark Thursday’s reopening the nation’s largest... more
Nevada casino operators hope customers are ‘yearning to get back’ as reopening nears
Nevada casino operators – large, small, and in between – didn’t waste time announcing reopening plans following word late Tuesday that June... more
Airline promotion leads to Derek Stevens offering 2,000 free one-way flights into Las Vegas
Downtown casino owner Derek Stevens thought an offer of 1,000 free one-way flights to Las Vegas would be a good way to celebrate the... more
