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New York State “Shots and Slots” Vaccine Program

With some venues in Las Vegas requiring Covid shots to enter, casinos in Nyc state were conducting the “ Shots and Slots” program to incentivize people to get the Coronavirus vaccination. And now, the state is expanding their vaccination mandate. The news that the city of New York will extend its vaccine mandate to casinos […]

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MGM Resorts Vaccinations Required for New Hires

In a move that just about everyone saw coming, MGM Resorts vaccinations will be required in order to work for the company. Newly hired individuals who work for MGM on an hourly basis must show proof of a vaccination by August 30th. Salaried employees, whether newly hired or not, must show proof by October 15th. […]

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US Gaming Revenue Breaks All Time Record

In a press release from the American Gaming Association, we’ ve learned that US gaming revenue reached $13. 6 billion in the second quarter of this year, according to their Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. That’ s a new industry record, shattering the old mark of $11. 1 billion set back in 2019 (and tied earlier […]

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Las Vegas Covid Requirements Begin

Amid the Delta variant surge of Coronavirus, many are wondering if Las Vegas Covid testing and vaccine proof will become a requirement at casinos. The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans has become the first in the nation to require guests to show this proof before being allowed to […]

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Nevada Gaming Revenue Falls Amid Covid Return

Despite Las Vegas casinos returning to full capacity, Nevada gaming revenue fell 3. 3% in the month of June. The reporting of this fall coincides with the return of the new Coronavirus Delta variant which has been causing concerns of returning restrictions and the possibility of another Las Vegas casino closure. Despite this seemingly bad […]

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Treasure Island to Launch Social Online Casino

It may not be actual online gambling, but Treasure Island has entered an agreement to launch an online casino with social games. The games will be powered by the Gan’s GameSTACK software and integrated into the casino rewards program. Even though web based gambling is expanding all over the country, Nevada regulators have yet to […]

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Another Vegas Casinos Closure Over Coronavirus?

Say it isn’ t so! Face masks have returned for all Sin City visitors, leading some to worry about a second Vegas casinos closure. After all, last week brought the return of restrictions for casino employees, reinstating an indoor masks mandate. And now, Nevada is adopting the CDC recommendations for face face masks. What about […]

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The Push for More Vegas Vaccination Sites

Amid the rapid spread of the Delta variant, increased Las Vegas vaccination sites are being pushed by the Convention and Visitors Authority. And they are working with casinos and an advertising agency to get the word out. Clark County was recently declared to be a sustained hot spot for Coronavirus by the particular White House. […]

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Some Jurisdictions Issue Las Vegas Travel Warning

As the new Delta Variant of the Coronavirus surges, multiple jurisdictions within the country have issued a Las Vegas travel warning. Earlier this past week, cases in Nevada showed nearly a 25% jump over the previous week, with hospitalizations rising seven percent. Even worse, the weekly average for new cases per day in Clark County […]

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Mandatory Las Vegas Face Masks Return for Visitors

In our last episode of This Week in Gambling we told you that a Las Vegas face masks mandate had been reinstated… but only for casino employees and others working indoors and around the public. We also stated, however, that the situation was fluid and could change at any moment. Today is that moment. Nevada […]