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Wynn and MGM Vow to Reopen Properties on June 4 in Nevada

With Nevada’s phased reopening plans pushing ahead, Wynn Resorts Ltd. and MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that their Nevada properties will restart operation on June 4. Wynn and MGM Confirm Reopening Date for June 4 With the world reshaped completely by the COVID-19 outbreak, the gambling industry is preparing to go back to the new […]
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Massachusetts Regulator Extends Closure, State Casinos to Re-Open Last

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to extend casino closures to the three state casinos, pushing a potential re-opening date to June 1, mainly following the guidance from St. Gov. Charlie Baker, but casino operators in Massachusetts may not be in a hurry to re-open for business. Gloomy Picture Ahead Representatives of the three […]
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LVS May be Considering the Acquisition of Wynn Resorts, Analysts Suggest

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) may be looking to acquire Wynn Resorts, an analysis by a boutique investment bank and advisory firm for the gaming industry suggests. Union Gaming LLC, in a note published Thursday overnight, cited Okada Manila in the Philippines, Australia-based Crown Resorts, and Wynn Resorts, all three as potential acquisition targets for the […]
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Gaming Regulator in Massachusetts Turns to Macau Experience for Re-Opening of Casinos

Massachusetts Gaming Commission started researching in detail what the process of re-opening the state casinos would require in terms of safety measures, based on the experience from casino-operating companies in Macau. Closure Period Not Over Yet Casinos in Massachusetts have been shut since St. Gov. Charlie Baker has issued his order March 15, to close […]
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Wynn Spends $3.5M a Day to Keep Employees in COVID-19 Outbreak

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought the majority of casino operations to a halt in the United States, putting unprecedented pressure on business. However, Wynn Resorts has decided to keep on paying its 15,000 employees through May 15. The company is spending $3.5 million a day to meet this pledge. Wynn Resorts Continues to […]
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Caesars Will Furlough 90%, LVS Will Pay 100% for 2 Months

Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday the closure of their land-based gaming facilities in the US would affect 90% of its staff, employees who would remain employed but placed on furlough for an indefinite period of time. Trim Wage Costs The casino and hospitality operator that has nearly 64,000 employees on a payroll explained it would move […]
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Casinos’ Stock Continues to Fall as China Battles Coronavirus

The deadly new strain of pneumonia known as coronavirus has already claimed the lives of 106 people and counting. Amid the spread of the disease, casino companies have also suffered from a historic drop in visitations to Macau and share price decline. Coronavirus’ Spreading Causes Casino Shares to Fall Again Amid China’s efforts to contain […]
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Coronavirus Prompts Macau to Issue Warnings to Casino Operators

As Macau continues to monitor the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. operators who own properties in the gaming hub have said they will be willing to shut down their operations temporarily to help fight the spread of the pathogen. Operators Ready to Shut Down in Macau to Curb Threat of Coronavirus Several U.S. casino operators have confirmed […]