No one knows when, but the Governor of Nevada will eventually issue his casino reopen plans for the state. And when that happens, MGM plans to swing open it’s doors at several of their casinos as part of a gradual relaunch. MGM’s CEO, Bill Hornbuckle, specifically said that they are looking at their New York-New York as the first casino reopen goal, because it’s the simplest to run. At the opposite end of that spectrum is Bellagio, the company’s flagship property . MGM also doesn’t plan to open all the restaurants at each hotel. Some will be open and there…

Atlantic City casinos are just as eager as Las Vegas to get up and running again. Now, the Casino Association of New Jersey are working with AtlantiCare on a comprehensive plan to reopen Atlantic City safely when the New Jersey stay-at-home order is ended. The plan is being developed by CANJ to assist the Governor Phil Murphy Administration and state regulators to create comprehensive reopening plans that prioritize the safety and well-being of employees, guests and the community at large. AtlantiCare will provide resources to assist and collaborate with CANJ in the weeks and months ahead. The health system will…

Get ready for the “New Vegas” when Las Vegas casinos reopen. The Nevada Gaming Control Board is looking at things such as restricting the number of people inside a casino at one time and temperature checks of guests. Control Board Chairwoman Sandra Morgan on Monday said admission restrictions are among the policies the three-member board is considering as the gaming industry prepares for reopening properties after being financially clobbered by closures brought upon by the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. The only time occupancy has been a concern in the past is during special events, such as a property opening,…

Despite an explosion in the volume of online gambling in the states, both Pennsylvania and New Jersey gambling have fallen dramatically during the pandemic… losing nearly $300 million in revenue. Things were not any better in Delaware. Despite online gambling indeed skyrocketing in all three states, newly released data show it wasn’t nearly enough to offset massive losses from traditional casinos. Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware allow regulated online gaming, including poker, roulette and slots. As casinos across the country went dark under the Coronavirus last month, eyes turned toward those digital life rafts: could they ride out the storm?…

The reopening of New York casinos will be considered on an ‘individual basis’ according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. The state will take a regional approach, Cuomo said, with least affected regions opening earlier than their downstate counterparts. The specifics surrounding the opening of casinos in New York may fall under the “attractive nuisances” reference he made, where they pose a potentially dangerous situation by attracting people to them from outside the New York region, and then overwhelm the people in that region. “When the state and health organizations feel that the plan meets the necessary standards and protocols, we look…

The Venetian Hotel and Casino has unveiled their Las Vegas reopen plans for recovery from the Coronavirus, and they include a list of protocols to be followed that will help ensure guest safety. Guests will receive a personal mask, along with an amenity kit that includes sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and gloves. Thermal cameras have been installed to check guests and employees at every resort entry point, and anyone with a temperature of at least 100.4 would be subject to a second screening and a potential medical assessment. Slot machines will be arranged to allow for social distancing, while table games…