Casino
August 25, 2020
Nevada May Start to Pinpoint Businesses and Events as COVID-19 Hotspots
Casinos in Nevada may start to be named as places where there is a high risk of COVID-19 exposure, Governor Steve Sisolak said during a Monday press conference call with reporters. If any business, including casinos, is found to be “particularly egregious” and with a high propensity of virus cases, state officials may release the […]
Business
August 24, 2020
Mass Layoffs in Nevada Continue, Some Properties Face Permanent Closure
Casinos and other hospitality businesses in Las Vegas continue to lay off people due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus spread, with the latest being Casino Royale. According to a notice which became public Friday, effective August 10 the casino operator is permanently laying off 98 employees. Immediate Layoff Announcement The notice that was […]
Legal
August 12, 2020
Casinos and Hotels in Nevada Protected from Frivolous Lawsuits
Gov. Sisolak has signed a new emergency bill to make sure that casinos and hotels, as well as other businesses in Nevada, aren’t shuttered by court order in cases where no evidence against them has been presented. Sisolak Introduces Legal Protections against Frivolous Lawsuits Gov. Steve Sisolak keeps finding himself with a lot on his […]
Casino
August 10, 2020
Researchers Say to Reevaluate Sports Betting Expansion Push
Several industry insiders and research fellows have suggested taking sports betting legalization with a bit of caution as we push forward a country where each state has a legal sports betting framework. Should We Slow Down Sports Betting Legalization? Maybe Researchers from the University of Nevada and the International Gaming Institute have urged policymakers to […]
Casino
August 9, 2020
Nevada: Health Data Shows Virus Transmissions Continue
A new release of official statistics released from the Department of Health and Human Services in Nevada is showing the number of visitors in July who have tested positive for COVID-19 has almost tripled. Casinos in the state closed doors mid-March after Governor Steve Sisolak issued a statewide order to shut non-essential businesses, and remained […]
Legal
August 6, 2020
Nevada Seeks to Fine Sahara Casino for Health and Safety Breaches
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is preparing to issue a penalty of undisclosed amount against the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for four counts of non-compliance with health and safety standards. Sahara Las Vegas Casinos Gets Penalized by NGCB The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NHCB) has issued a fine to the Sahara Las Vegas Casino for […]
Business
August 4, 2020
Slot Bars in Four Nevada Counties to Remain Closed
Bars and pubs with gaming machines remain closed in four Nevada counties. Governor Steve Sisolak said that the state is taking a more strategic and aggressive approach aiming at reducing the COVID-19 spread. Clark, Washoe, Elko and Nye County Slot Bars Remain Closed Bars in four Nevada counties remain closed while the state officials try […]
Business
July 29, 2020
Nevada Looking at 3-Year Recovery to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
Recovery in Nevada to pre-pandemic levels could take up to three years, economic analyst Jeremy Aguero has cautioned. Nevada’s Recovery Road Could Take 3 Years Nevada is looking at a long and sinuous recovery road, one analyst estimates, with Southern Nevada facing various challenges, from job cuts to reduced visitation rate, and the dangers of […]
Legal
July 28, 2020
New Mitigation Strategy Replaced the Reopening Plan in Nevada
Nevada state officials presented a new strategy aiming at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and monitoring businesses. The new strategy will replace the phased reopening plan from next week. Governor Sisolak: “No more phases” At a press conference in Carson City yesterday, Governor Steve Sisolak announced that the phased reopening plan will be replaced with […]
Industry
July 20, 2020
Report: Nevada “Red Zone” Because of Positive COVID-19 Cases
A report by the Center for Public Integrity prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force labelled Nevada as a “red zone” due to positive COVID-19 cases. Results Show Positive COVID-19 Tests of Nevada Visitors A worrying report has appeared the goal of which is to inform the White House Coronavirus Task Force by the […]