In The News: Center for Gaming Research

Casino.Org

In just three days many Las Vegas gaming properties plan to reopen. But questions arose this weekend when initially peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent on the Strip and downtown with hundreds of arrests and multiple police officers left injured.

New York Post

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the US as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can find it.

Las Vegas Sun

Bleak reports in Nevada are showing the economic impact of a full month of casino and business closures enacted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Associated Press

Bleak reports in Nevada are showing the economic impact of a full month of casino and business closures enacted because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Reno Gazette-Journal

As resorts prepare to reopen in the era of COVID-19, a burning question has resurfaced: Should smoking be banned inside Las Vegas casinos?

USA Today

As resorts prepare to reopen in the era of COVID-19, it's a burning question: Should smoking be banned inside Las Vegas casinos?

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

On Tuesday, Governor Steve Sisolak is set to discuss Phase Two of reopening Nevada. If safety trends continue, June 4th will be the target date to reopen the gaming industry.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Smoking while gambling is coming under scrutiny from one area doctor who believes the focus on health and safety could push casinos to think about going smoke free.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

It’s been months since casinos like Green Valley or Red Rock have been open. Barriers continue to block the entrances, a sign of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact. Whenever guests are welcomed back, they’ll be seeing changes.

Travel Weekly

With a reopening of the Las Vegas Strip likely just around the corner, some of the market's biggest casino-hotels are preparing to welcome back guests as soon as state restrictions on gaming operations are lifted.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today released a report outlining the comprehensive health and safety protocols the company is implementing prior to re-opening its domestic properties and resorts which were temporarily closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

KNPR News

During the coronavirus-caused economic downturn, few industries have been hurt more than hospitality.