NV Gov. Announces Casinos not Opening till phase 3 or 4
May 30th, 2020 at 3:39:50 PM
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Here is a full list: Updating: Which Las Vegas casinos, restaurants will reopen and when. Looks like most off-strip and downtown casinos will open and about 60% of the Strip.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
May 30th, 2020 at 5:48:53 PM
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Quote: WizardHere is a full list: Updating: Which Las Vegas casinos, restaurants will reopen and when. Looks like most off-strip and downtown casinos will open and about 60% of the Strip.
Are you planning on going to the newly opened casinos? As a 'reporter'? As an AP looking for opportunities? As a tourist?
May 30th, 2020 at 5:56:17 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOAre you planning on going to the newly opened casinos? As a 'reporter'? As an AP looking for opportunities? As a tourist?
I'm absolutely going to be there on Thursday. Mostly as a reporter. Will keep an eye out for any re-opening plays.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
May 31st, 2020 at 9:47:19 AM
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So I take it the governor okayed the reopening of casinos in Nevada?
How come some are reopening and some are not?
How come some are reopening and some are not?
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
May 31st, 2020 at 10:05:22 AM
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Quote: WizardHere is a full list: Updating: Which Las Vegas casinos, restaurants will reopen and when. Looks like most off-strip and downtown casinos will open and about 60% of the Strip.
This list was prepared before there was rioting in the streets of Las Vegas. A "small change" amount of rioting compared to many other places in this country, but significantly more than zero.
If rioting extends inside casinos, millions of dollars of damage can occur in a small amount of time. Having dozens or hundreds of armed guards inside a casino to protect things could easily become a solution that is worse than the problem. Patrons would have legitimate fears of being caught in the crossfire.
If the rioting continues, I suspect many casinos on this list will decide to stay closed until there are several days of peace in a row.
May 31st, 2020 at 11:48:46 AM
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Quote: darkozSo I take it the governor okayed the reopening of casinos in Nevada?
How come some are reopening and some are not?
On June 4th Nevada casinos can open. The big chains are only opening some of theirs because they don't expect much demand.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
May 31st, 2020 at 12:03:35 PM
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Quote: BobDancerQuote: WizardHere is a full list: Updating: Which Las Vegas casinos, restaurants will reopen and when. Looks like most off-strip and downtown casinos will open and about 60% of the Strip.
This list was prepared before there was rioting in the streets of Las Vegas. A "small change" amount of rioting compared to many other places in this country, but significantly more than zero.
If rioting extends inside casinos, millions of dollars of damage can occur in a small amount of time. Having dozens or hundreds of armed guards inside a casino to protect things could easily become a solution that is worse than the problem. Patrons would have legitimate fears of being caught in the crossfire.
If the rioting continues, I suspect many casinos on this list will decide to stay closed until there are several days of peace in a row.
Has there been rioting in Las Vegas in the past? Did casinos close at any point in the past due to riots? I don't see much online about past riots except for a few comments on race riots in the 60s that seemed very local.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
May 31st, 2020 at 12:09:47 PM
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Quote: billryanQuote: BobDancerQuote: WizardHere is a full list: Updating: Which Las Vegas casinos, restaurants will reopen and when. Looks like most off-strip and downtown casinos will open and about 60% of the Strip.
This list was prepared before there was rioting in the streets of Las Vegas. A "small change" amount of rioting compared to many other places in this country, but significantly more than zero.
If rioting extends inside casinos, millions of dollars of damage can occur in a small amount of time. Having dozens or hundreds of armed guards inside a casino to protect things could easily become a solution that is worse than the problem. Patrons would have legitimate fears of being caught in the crossfire.
If the rioting continues, I suspect many casinos on this list will decide to stay closed until there are several days of peace in a row.
Has there been rioting in Las Vegas in the past? Did casinos close at any point in the past due to riots? I don't see much online about past riots except for a few comments on race riots in the 60s that seemed very local.
No one rioted when they changed to 6:5 blackjack or triple zero Roulette
It's a pretty laid-back town
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
May 31st, 2020 at 1:41:20 PM
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Target is shutting some 150 stores today because of rioting.
More than 20 cities have imposed curfews Sunday night. (Police will be exercising extreme brutality for violating curfew.)
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Sunday imposed a weeklong, statewide curfew after a night of intense protests in the state.
Ducey issued a declaration of emergency that includes an 8 p.m. curfew, effective Sunday night and into the week, according to the governor's Twitter account. The order gives police an "additional tool" and will equip them to arrest protesters who plan to cause damage.
"Today’s declaration also authorizes an expanded National Guard mobilization to protect life and property throughout the state," Ducey said.
More than 20 cities have imposed curfews Sunday night. (Police will be exercising extreme brutality for violating curfew.)
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Sunday imposed a weeklong, statewide curfew after a night of intense protests in the state.
Ducey issued a declaration of emergency that includes an 8 p.m. curfew, effective Sunday night and into the week, according to the governor's Twitter account. The order gives police an "additional tool" and will equip them to arrest protesters who plan to cause damage.
"Today’s declaration also authorizes an expanded National Guard mobilization to protect life and property throughout the state," Ducey said.
May 31st, 2020 at 5:17:42 PM
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I hear all the Walmart's are shutting down as well. I almost can't believe that.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
May 31st, 2020 at 7:56:45 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfI hear all the Walmart's are shutting down as well. I almost can't believe that.
They're just closing early for the night, right?!
May 31st, 2020 at 8:28:24 PM
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♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
June 1st, 2020 at 2:48:05 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI hear all the Walmart's are shutting down as well. I almost can't believe that.
Smart move. Riots tend to burn themselves out after a few days. Better to close a few days than have your stores looted and destroyed.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
June 1st, 2020 at 3:28:04 AM
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BobDancer really had a good argument why the casinos might not reopen on the 4th.
Regarding the limited opening: casino resorts need 50% occupancy to break even. They know they're not getting enough business initially to open but a few resorts.
Frankly, I'm expecting slots to open but few table games in the early going.
But if there are riots or even large demos on the 3rd I don't think anything will open on the 4th.
Regarding the limited opening: casino resorts need 50% occupancy to break even. They know they're not getting enough business initially to open but a few resorts.
Frankly, I'm expecting slots to open but few table games in the early going.
But if there are riots or even large demos on the 3rd I don't think anything will open on the 4th.
June 1st, 2020 at 8:29:10 AM
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On the May 28 GWAE podcast, we interviewed Ryan Growney, GM of the South Point Casino. it was on how things are going to be different on June 4 compared to March 11. It was taped when George Floyd was still alive and basically unknown nationally, so we had no idea that there would be riots and so didn't address that subject.
They are opening up with only 50% hotel occupancy max. Their machines have every other one closed down. Poker with be 4 players max. Some players will accept playing under these conditions. Some won't.
Personally, I'll be picking up free play if it's large enough, but not playing additionally. This will dry up my future offers for the time being. if and when i feel safe resuming my playing career, I know how to kick those offers back up again.
Whether the South Point will be making money at the start, I don't know. I suspect not. But they'll be on the path back.
In answer to Bill Ryan's question about earlier riots in Vegas closing things down, the answer is no. The Vegas hotels have never been shut down previously.
They are opening up with only 50% hotel occupancy max. Their machines have every other one closed down. Poker with be 4 players max. Some players will accept playing under these conditions. Some won't.
Personally, I'll be picking up free play if it's large enough, but not playing additionally. This will dry up my future offers for the time being. if and when i feel safe resuming my playing career, I know how to kick those offers back up again.
Whether the South Point will be making money at the start, I don't know. I suspect not. But they'll be on the path back.
In answer to Bill Ryan's question about earlier riots in Vegas closing things down, the answer is no. The Vegas hotels have never been shut down previously.
June 1st, 2020 at 11:22:39 AM
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A look inside Bellagio:
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
June 1st, 2020 at 1:00:07 PM
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Quote: AlanMendelsonBobDancer really had a good argument why the casinos might not reopen on the 4th.
Regarding the limited opening: casino resorts need 50% occupancy to break even. They know they're not getting enough business initially to open but a few resorts.
How much are they making with 0%?
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June 1st, 2020 at 1:14:02 PM
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These are very large properties along the strip, it takes hundreds and maybe a thousand to staff it. Even at 50% capacity might be a break even point for many properties. Just like a commercial flight, a flight must reach a certain percentage of capacity in order for the flight to be profitable.
June 2nd, 2020 at 1:49:30 AM
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I imagine the military will be shooting up the villagers for not social distancing soon.
June 2nd, 2020 at 6:08:36 AM
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I see that a cop got shot in the head by a protester in front of Circus Circus.
Story at CBS
Story at CBS
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
June 2nd, 2020 at 6:13:57 AM
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It is extremely bad. My company issued memos while this was happening saying everything that we are doing is going to be postponed for an unknown period of time.
https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/heavy-police-activity-on-las-vegas-strip-near-circus-circus-courthouse-downtown/article_f747fc30-a49e-11ea-9cf9-97876e9f7459.amp.html
https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/heavy-police-activity-on-las-vegas-strip-near-circus-circus-courthouse-downtown/article_f747fc30-a49e-11ea-9cf9-97876e9f7459.amp.html
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June 2nd, 2020 at 7:35:09 AM
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June 5th, 2020 at 9:06:39 PM
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Please enjoy my blog entry on my visit to the Strip yesterday.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
June 5th, 2020 at 10:12:15 PM
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Quote: WizardPlease enjoy my blog entry on my visit to the Strip yesterday.
3 players at a bac table? Bac players tend
to play for hours, you could go all day
and never get a seat. This won't last long.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
June 5th, 2020 at 10:47:38 PM
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What I saw at Hard Rock in Biloxi, they just opened more tables, but I think there were 4, maybe 5 to a table.
When a rock is thrown into a pack of dogs, the one that yells the loudest is the one who got hit.
November 24th, 2020 at 7:04:05 PM
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Quote: VenthusThe Aquarius is already sending out mailers too... which are decidedly not interesting. They do, however, seem to think that they don't have enough weekend traffic, as they're now offering free breakfast to their upper two (three?) tier members.
Was there today
Asked about new player promotions
Nothing
So I played VP without a players card.
When somebody doesn't believe me, I could care less. Some get totally bent out of shape when not believed. Weird. I believe very little on all forums
November 25th, 2020 at 7:44:28 AM
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Quote: terapinedQuote: VenthusThe Aquarius is already sending out mailers too... which are decidedly not interesting. They do, however, seem to think that they don't have enough weekend traffic, as they're now offering free breakfast to their upper two (three?) tier members.
Was there today
Asked about new player promotions
Nothing
So I played VP without a players card.
It's been a while since I was there, but it seems to me they had some nice dining specials that required a player's card. I like Aquarius, it should be one of Laughlin's crown jewels but for some reason seems to be an after-thought. When Harrahs owned it, it was the step-child and it has changed hands pretty frequently.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
