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November 13th, 2020 at 1:39:21 PM permalink
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I just want the "we need to DO SOMETHING" crowd to say what they will do other than say MASKSMASKSMASKSMASKS. I get that they have some thing against people who prefer not to wear masks, but I want to hear something of substance. We had seen results with hydroxychloroquine and zinc taken early but that they pooh-poohed. Given my choice I would take the hydroxychloroquine over a mask. We had a thread on mask wearers catching the bug.

I seriously want someone to explain what the "action" is to take other than masks. We have had the masks forced on us for 6 months in my parts. "Masks" is no longer an answer to "action."

People don't/won't follow proper mask, hand washing and social distancing guidelines. For example, I have seen people on numerous occasions actually take down their mask to sneeze, cough or clear their throat. Social distancing, forget about it.

It doesn't work when we have defiant, carless, clueless or forgetful people.

Half assed lock downs along with what I said above won't get the job done. without across the board strict mandates things will just get worse as we play musical lock downs, so It is what it is. I still do most of the the things I normally would, I just do less of it and I'm more carful when I'm out and about.
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November 13th, 2020 at 2:33:23 PM permalink
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And after that, why not go to an ER and tell them you have it. The fun possibilities are endless. Maybe call 911 and tell them you need a couple of ambulances while you are at it.


Hyperbole much?
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November 13th, 2020 at 2:49:36 PM permalink
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Travel restrictions just put in place for To and From California, 14 day quarantine. That will hurt Nevada but this is something that is impossible to enforce.



Making extra rules that largely will not be followed and they will not enforce is just what California does, nothing new here.

Think that probably cancels thanksgiving for my parents, they already had the virus so were going to travel there to visit grandchild/son but probably have to cancel now even though they have antibodies.
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November 13th, 2020 at 2:55:08 PM permalink
Quote: OnceDear

Your chance of catching covid in an airport queue or on the flying sardine tin are somewhat Higher than, say TerapinEd's chances within his RV.
Still if you want to risk your life and those of your family and friends, that's between you and them.


Did you even read my original post? Airport queues as well as seating are social distanced. Try not to be too condescending, your personal insult should keep you in red for three days.
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November 13th, 2020 at 3:01:56 PM permalink
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Did you even read my original post? Airport queues as well as seating are social distanced. Try not to be too condescending, your personal insult should keep you in red for three days.



Seating is definitely airline by airline, I think southwest and delta are leaving middle open while American is most definitely filling every seat they can now, I made the mistake of my one and only time flying post pandemic so far post pandemic being American and there wasn’t an empty seat on the plane, I think this was September. They do all have the near constant flow of outside air clouds now which is a noticeable difference. Overall it’s probably safer than people think compared with most other indoor activities.
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November 13th, 2020 at 3:07:55 PM permalink
I was reading about a family in an RV that was cutting thru a segment of Canada on their way to Alaska. The rule evidently is you have to go straight thru, with no stops. The family stopped to pose for some photos and the RCMP impounded their vehicle with the net results being $12,000 in fines.
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November 13th, 2020 at 3:18:05 PM permalink
Quote: billryan

I was reading about a family in an RV that was cutting thru a segment of Canada on their way to Alaska. The rule evidently is you have to go straight thru, with no stops. The family stopped to pose for some photos and the RCMP impounded their vehicle with the net results being $12,000 in fines.



Sounds like we know where all the government officials from East Germany ended up! That is unbelievable.
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November 13th, 2020 at 3:37:18 PM permalink
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They have traced over a thousand cases to a rest stop/service area outside of Gallup so the danger is more than at your grocery store. Stay safe.
At some point, you should hit Bisbee and the Mule Mountains. It's a magical place.


Rest Stops are very safe for me
I just use them to stretch my legs
Got an RV
I do my business in my RV. Clean and safe
I did hit Bisbee. Took a walk around town. Even walked up part of the 1k steps.
1/2 of main St closed due to virus
Have too look into Mule Mountain.
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November 13th, 2020 at 4:01:38 PM permalink
Quote: terapined

Rest Stops are very safe for me
I just use them to stretch my legs
Got an RV
I do my business in my RV. Clean and safe
I did hit Bisbee. Took a walk around town. Even walked up part of the 1k steps.
1/2 of main St closed due to virus
Have too look into Mule Mountain.



Wait so you got an RV?

How's Taiwan doing with the virus?
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November 13th, 2020 at 4:44:30 PM permalink
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Wait so you got an RV?


Safest way to travel.
Left Tampa Aug. Been traveling since.
I only drive 2 to 4 hours and stop for a week slowly making my way west
In Tucson
Last few stops for a week, Tombstone, Silver City, ABQ, Santa Fe, Amarillo, OKC, Tulsa
Seen a lot :-)
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How's Taiwan doing with the virus?


Great, in contact with my cousin Pat who lives there and grew up in the US
Business as usual. They have concerts with no social distancing.
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November 13th, 2020 at 5:22:08 PM permalink
Quote: mcallister3200

Seating is definitely airline by airline, I think southwest and delta are leaving middle open while American is most definitely filling every seat they can now, I made the mistake of my one and only time flying post pandemic so far post pandemic being American and there wasn’t an empty seat on the plane, I think this was September. They do all have the near constant flow of outside air clouds now which is a noticeable difference. Overall it’s probably safer than people think compared with most other indoor activities.

counting all segments, I’ve probably done about 20 segments with SWA. With no middle seating and by myself, often had a row to myself. Been in close to 15 casinos including the dreaded Cosmopolitan craps table. Feel safe with a mask on, but do play usually at off hours. Just common sense keeps you safe.
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November 13th, 2020 at 6:27:02 PM permalink
Quote: DeMango

counting all segments, I’ve probably done about 20 segments with SWA. With no middle seating and by myself, often had a row to myself. Been in close to 15 casinos including the dreaded Cosmopolitan craps table. Feel safe with a mask on, but do play usually at off hours. Just common sense keeps you safe.



I think I read that Southwest is opening up all seats again. I was on American and Delta this week and they were using middle seats. Gary Kelly was on CNBC talking about it.
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November 13th, 2020 at 6:27:52 PM permalink
Quote: DeMango

counting all segments, I’ve probably done about 20 segments with SWA. With no middle seating and by myself, often had a row to myself. Been in close to 15 casinos including the dreaded Cosmopolitan craps table. Feel safe with a mask on, but do play usually at off hours. Just common sense keeps you safe.



False.

You're not truly safe unless you're inside an RV inside Taiwan

- CDC
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November 13th, 2020 at 6:31:00 PM permalink
Quote: RogerKint

False.

You're not truly safe unless you're inside an RV inside Taiwan

- CDC



No need to mock him. He is happy and it isn't affecting us. I am personally going to bars and restaurants daily because I think they will be closing shortly.
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November 13th, 2020 at 6:52:22 PM permalink
Quote: AZDuffman

You seem to be coming around to the common sense position.

I worked a party last weekend with the condition I did not have to wear a mask. Nobody there had one, everyone enjoyed themselves. More and more people are realizing there is only so much you can do.


Seriously? I'm looking forward to your announcement you have covid-19. Just hope you don't die from it. It's ignorant selfish people like you that made this virus last as long as it had in the US and around the world. The simplest thing ever is to wear a mask and wash with regular soap and stay some distant from strangers and that's too much trouble and inconvenience for you?

And you sound like you wouldn't admit it if you got covid. And no, nothing you said was even close to a common sense position. Your position is one of abject ignorance.

It's not about you, it's about protecting other people even more. Good God.

You inconsiderate selfish fool.
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November 13th, 2020 at 7:04:45 PM permalink
Quote: DRich

I think I read that Southwest is opening up all seats again. I was on American and Delta this week and they were using middle seats. Gary Kelly was on CNBC talking about it.


Got flights next week. Will put me over the top into A List. Guaranteed aisle going forward. People generally want to sit up front. So go to the back, grab an aisle seat and wait. Worst that can happen on a non sold out flight is a companion grabbing the window. Common sense.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:12:00 AM permalink
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Seriously? I'm looking forward to your announcement you have covid-19. Just hope you don't die from it. It's ignorant selfish people like you that made this virus last as long as it had in the US and around the world. The simplest thing ever is to wear a mask and wash with regular soap and stay some distant from strangers and that's too much trouble and inconvenience for you?

And you sound like you wouldn't admit it if you got covid. And no, nothing you said was even close to a common sense position. Your position is one of abject ignorance.

It's not about you, it's about protecting other people even more. Good God.

You inconsiderate selfish fool.



Thank you for the multiple personal insults in one post.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:35:33 AM permalink
Quote: RogerKint

False.

You're not truly safe unless you're inside an RV inside Taiwan

- CDC


No need to be snarky.
I'm just jealous of my relatives
I see all their posts on Facebook
They are living normal lives in Taiwan
Going to restaurants, seeing concerts, having gatherings
That the way life should be. Going out and not having to worry about a virus
Taiwan's economy grew this year
I recently walked Main st Bisbee. Half the business closed due to the virus.
I'm travelling a ton and it sucks that 1/2 the stuff I want to see is closed
Wanted to play pinball in Tucson yesterday. Largest pinball arcade in the state. Closed permanently due to the virus
Totally sucks because it does not have to be like this
I feel like I am living in a 3rd world country when I see my relatives FB posts
You have a heart attack , in Taiwan, plenty of room in the hospitals
You have a heart attack in El Paso, the hospital is filled, you get put in a parking lot tent
They used to live in the USA. Totally shocked whats going on here
Taiwan was one of the 1st places hit. They had flights from Wuhan
We had a lot more warning then Taiwan
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November 14th, 2020 at 11:12:35 AM permalink
Quote: terapined

No need to be snarky.
I'm just jealous of my relatives
I see all their posts on Facebook

Disregarding the pandemic: Never be jealous of anything someone posts on fakebook. I have many examples of people I know who go out of their way to post about how great their life is, all the wonderful stuff they are doing and how successful they are, meanwhile they owe me money or they are asking to borrow some, all while telling me(or I know) just how terrible things are actually going in their trainwreck of a life, and not just financial stuff either.
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November 14th, 2020 at 11:20:27 AM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

Disregarding the pandemic: Never be jealous of anything someone posts on fakebook. I have many examples of people I know who go out of their way to post about how great their life is, all the wonderful stuff they are doing and how successful they are, meanwhile they owe me money or they are asking to borrow some, all while telling me(or I know) just how terrible things are actually going in their trainwreck of a life, and not just financial stuff either.



Can you spot me 20 bucks, Axel? :)


Quote: terapined


Totally sucks because it does not have to be like this



This, yeah. +10!

How in the hell did the worst pandemic in 100 years turn into a political issue and political divide? Unbelievable! This is one thing we should all be on the same side on.
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November 14th, 2020 at 11:30:41 AM permalink
I just became aware that Governor Sisolak tested positive yesterday. I hope he does well. Wonder if that will have any effect on these rumors of more casinos shutdowns here in Nevada. Personally I don't think casinos will shutdown again. Vegas just can't survive that. Casino industry is all we have. I could see bars and restaurants being shutdown again, but not casinos.
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November 14th, 2020 at 2:17:00 PM permalink
Quote: sammydv

Seriously? I'm looking forward to your announcement you have covid-19. Just hope you don't die from it. It's ignorant selfish people like you that made this virus last as long as it had in the US and around the world. The simplest thing ever is to wear a mask and wash with regular soap and stay some distant from strangers and that's too much trouble and inconvenience for you?
And you sound like you wouldn't admit it if you got covid. And no, nothing you said was even close to a common sense position. Your position is one of abject ignorance.
It's not about you, it's about protecting other people even more. Good God.
You inconsiderate selfish fool.

It is a strong sign when so many personal insults fail to get at least a warning, if not a suspension. And to see three thank-you's for such a low-grade post only confirms the low-brow character of the post.
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November 14th, 2020 at 2:30:43 PM permalink
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It is a strong sign when so many personal insults fail to get at least a warning, if not a suspension. And to see three thank-you's for such a low-grade post only confirms the low-brow character of the post.



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November 14th, 2020 at 3:12:44 PM permalink
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It is a strong sign when so many personal insults fail to get at least a warning, if not a suspension. And to see three thank-you's for such a low-grade post only confirms the low-brow character of the post.


I got snark from a mod, I suggested three days in red. Crickets. What would Babs have done?
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November 14th, 2020 at 3:14:02 PM permalink
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Maybe George meant 2084. We’re certainly headed there.
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November 14th, 2020 at 3:30:05 PM permalink
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Maybe George meant 2084. We’re certainly headed there.



How he and some of those others foresaw what was to become amazes me.
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November 14th, 2020 at 4:12:46 PM permalink
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How he and some of those others foresaw what was to become amazes me.



I think if we were anywhere near living the world described in. 1984 you would not be arguing about wearing a mask.

You would be explaining your mask feelings to a jailer trying to convince you that four equals five while he knocked your teeth out
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November 14th, 2020 at 4:55:01 PM permalink
I expect the US will double its current total cases & deaths before January 31st, 2021. That'd be 20 million cases and half a million deaths. I could be wrong if tens of millions of people get evicted from their housing because the CDC doesn't care anymore before then.
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November 14th, 2020 at 4:59:56 PM permalink
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I think if we were anywhere near living the world described in. 1984 you would not be arguing about wearing a mask.

You would be explaining your mask feelings to a jailer trying to convince you that four equals five while he knocked your teeth out



I find it more like "Animal Farm" than "1984." I like AF better as a book in general, so many lessons.
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November 14th, 2020 at 5:17:39 PM permalink
Quote: ChumpChange

I expect the US will double its current total cases & deaths before January 31st, 2021. That'd be 20 million cases and half a million deaths. I could be wrong if tens of millions of people get evicted from their housing because the CDC doesn't care anymore before then.



A half a million deaths out of 350 million people, who cares? There will be another half million people born by then.
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November 14th, 2020 at 5:19:42 PM permalink
Hospitals will be shutdown because of COVID-19 and mid-wives of the 19th century don't exist anymore. Who is having sex during COVID-19 anyway? #SexShopsandCrematoriums
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November 14th, 2020 at 5:28:04 PM permalink
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Who is having sex during COVID-19 anyway? #SexShopsandCrematoriums



I would guess that people are having more sex since they are home a lot more.
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November 14th, 2020 at 5:31:06 PM permalink
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Hospitals will be shutdown because of COVID-19 and mid-wives of the 19th century don't exist anymore. Who is having sex during COVID-19 anyway?



Another month or so and we should see an uptick in births from the spring shutdown. Covid babies I guess. :/
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November 14th, 2020 at 5:33:00 PM permalink
Back to the subject line: New York State casinos will shut down at 10pm starting yesterday by Governor's orders. No word if that applies to Turning Stone, but the roads will be empty by 11pm.
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November 14th, 2020 at 5:41:58 PM permalink
Colorado: COVID status change to shut down table games in Black Hawk, Central City
Wayne Heilman, The Gazette · November 13, 2020 at 4:15 pm
https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/colorado-covid-status-change-to-shut-down-table-games-in-black-hawk-central-city/

Casinos in Black Hawk and Central City will have to shut down blackjack, poker and other table games at 8 a.m. Friday when Gilpin County moves to a more restrictive COVID-19 status with the state of Colorado.

Gilpin County will move from Protect Our Neighbors, the least restrictive status, to Safer at Home-Yellow status, which bars casinos from operating table games, reduces the capacity of each enclosed area of a casino from 500 to 100 and prohibits alcohol sales after 11 p.m., said Ron Engels, a Gilpin County commissioner. El Paso County and several Denver area counties moved to Safer at Home-Yellow status last week.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:49:25 PM permalink
St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake closing for at least a month
Clint Berge, WQOW · November 10, 2020 at 7:10 am


Those looking to get their gambling fix will not be able to do so in Turtle Lake for the foreseeable future.

On Monday, St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake announced it would be closing on November 10 at 2 a.m. and remain closed for what they hope will be 30 days.

“The St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin have decided that this temporary closure is necessary for the safety and well-being of our guests, team members and our communities to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” the tribe said in a Facebook statement.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:51:56 PM permalink
Atlantic City casinos report more than 250 COVID cases over several months, spike in October
David Danzis, Press of Atlantic City · November 9, 2020 at 7:30 am

Since reopening in early July, there have been 251 reported positive cases of the novel coronavirus among those who work at a casino, with more than 60% of those cases occurring in October.

According to data obtained through an Open Public Records Act request, 172 COVID-19 cases from employees who work directly for a casino hotel — including executives, housekeepers, bell hops, security personnel, kitchen workers, administrative staff, slot attendants and dealers — have been reported to state gaming regulators. Another 79 cases were reported from those who work at the casinos’ various restaurants and bars.

The numbers reflect self-reported cases by Atlantic City casino operators to the state Division of Gaming Enforcement between July 2 and Oct. 26.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:54:14 PM permalink
Macau: Nearly 60% of casino workforce furloughed without pay
Macau Daily Times · November 8, 2020 at 5:03 am

The majority of casino workers in Macau are wrestling with financial hardship, with 59.6% of them forced to take unpaid leave, according to a recent survey released by the Macau Gaming Enterprises Staff Association yesterday.

Of those furloughed, 90.7% were asked to take unpaid leave in the form of compassionate leave, while another 6.6% were forced to be off on assigned days.

The survey also indicates that length of service is a key deciding factor – the longer the employee has spent at a job, the more likely it is that they will be placed on leave without pay.

In general, around 80% of respondents view their career prospects with trepidation, ranging from “worried” to “very worried.” Despite that, merely 8% said that they are planning to change jobs or industry this year.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:55:26 PM permalink
Wyoming: Wind River Casinos closing due to COVID-19 surge in Fremont County
Brendan LaChance, Oil City News · November 7, 2020 at 7:11 pm

The Northern Arapaho Business Council announced on Friday, Nov. 6 that tribal casions and other gaming facilities will close due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Fremont County.

“The Wind River Hotel & Casino and other Tribal gaming facilities will be temporarily closed beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, and continuing through Nov. 30,” the Northern Arapaho Business Council said. “It is hoped the establishments can re-open on Dec. 1, if conditions warrant. Casino employees will continue to be employed, though some may temporarily transition into other roles during the closure.”

The release said that no layoffs, furloughs or pay reductions will be implemented at this time.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:56:34 PM permalink
Massachusetts: MGM Springfield lays off, cuts hours for 250 workers; blames new COVID-19 restrictions
Jim Kinney, MassLive · November 6, 2020 at 5:00 pm

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield laid off more staff Friday, blaming the new 9:30 p.m. curfew imposed by Gov. Charlie Baker to stop the current surge in COVID-19 infections.

In a letter to workers on Friday, MGM Springfield President Chris Kelley said the layoffs or reductions in hours will impact 250 employees.

The nearly billion-dollar casino hadn’t been recovering even before Baker announced the new restrictions earlier this week. They take effect today.

MGM Springfield brought in $17.6 million in gross gaming revenue in September — $1.2 million less than the previous month — for its worst full-month of operation since it opened.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:57:37 PM permalink
Maryland casinos are close to year ago gambling revenues
Jeff Clabaugh, WTOP · November 6, 2020 at 4:33 pm

Despite a 50% capacity limit at Maryland’s six casinos, combined gaming revenue in October was down less than 1% from October last year.

Total gaming revenue last month was $142.7 million, down 0.9%. The state collects $59.9 million of that, $43.6 million of which goes to the Maryland Education Trust Fund.

Total gaming revenue at MGM National Harbor was $56.6 million, down 5.5% from last year. Gaming revenue at Live! Casino & Hotel was $49.6 million, up 4.1%.

Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino had $17.3 million in October gaming revenue, down 9.5%.
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November 14th, 2020 at 6:58:34 PM permalink
New Mexico: Tesuque Casino temporarily closed by virus case
Teya Vitu, Santa Fe New Mexican · November 6, 2020 at 3:41 pm

Tesuque Casino has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Pueblo of Tesuque Development Corp. reported Thursday.

A proposed reopening date was not given.

This was the first employee of the casino to test positive, the pueblo added.

“The safety and wellbeing of guests and employees is paramount to [the corporation],” Tesuque Development Corp. wrote in a news release. “The decision to close temporarily was made out of an abundance of caution, with the best interests of the community in mind, and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout New Mexico.”
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November 14th, 2020 at 7:01:00 PM permalink
North Dakota: Turtle Mountain tribe closes Sky Dancer Casino
Faith Hatton, KFYRTV.com · November 5, 2020 at 7:26 pm


The Turtle Mountain tribal council has temporarily closed the Sky Dancer Casino effective immediately due to increased COVID-19 cases in the area.

The casino will be closed until Nov. 11 at 7 a.m.

The restaurant Grillerz and the hotel will remain open to accommodate professionals helping the community.

The announcement was released at the same time as an updated mask mandate that will be in effect now through February.

A curfew for all businesses and community members lasting from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. will be in effect until Nov. 10.

All of these measures are effective immediately.

Chairman Jamie Azure said tribal leaders have been discussing the health concerns with those through the community to figure out the best courses of action.
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November 14th, 2020 at 7:02:07 PM permalink
New York: Yellow Brick Road Casino has 3rd coronavirus exposure
Chris Libonati, Syracuse.com · November 5, 2020 at 1:33 pm


Patrons of the Yellow Brick Road Casino and three other stores were among those in Madison County possibly exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to officials from the county’s health department.

Yellow Brick Road has had two prior Covid-19 exposures.

Anyone who visited the casino or stores during the time frames listed below should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the date of potential exposure. If symptoms do develop, people should stay home and call their doctors. Anyone who is elderly, has underlying medical conditions has a weakened immune system should call their doctor early even if their illness is mild.
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November 14th, 2020 at 7:03:26 PM permalink
Illinois delays new casino licenses because of COVID-19
Leanne Fuller, The Metropolis Planet · November 5, 2020 at 7:42 am


The Illinois Gaming Board is delaying handing out the first round of casino licenses as part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s statewide gambling expansion.

“I know everybody’s excited to get their applications and their casinos and their video gaming permits and so forth. I don’t blame them. I understand that. I endorse it, but we have to do our job as well,” Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Charles Schamadeke said.

The delay comes more than a year after Pritzker announced of a new multimillion-dollar resort and casino to be built in Williamson County.

The board blames the delay on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, saying the novel coronavirus wasn’t a part of everyday life back in October 2019 when the casinos submitted their applications.
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November 14th, 2020 at 7:06:42 PM permalink
Reduced hours, new capacity limits at most Illinois casinos
Christopher Placek, Chicago Daily Herald · November 1, 2020 at 7:00 am

Eight of Illinois’ 10 casinos are operating under reduced daily hours and new capacity limits amid rising COVID-19 positivity rates in most state regions.

The new Illinois Gaming Board rules, the latest of which took effect this week at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, mean most casinos are open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, and capacity is limited to 25%. That’s down from the 50% limit established in July, when gambling houses were allowed to reopen after being closed 3½ months at the onset of the pandemic.

Indoor food and beverage service is suspended, but outdoor service, curbside and carryout are permitted under the state’s rules.
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November 14th, 2020 at 7:13:53 PM permalink
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November 14th, 2020 at 7:22:08 PM permalink
Just saw a flight attendant flush a green germ blob down the airplane toilet because she took Mucinex. Wear a mask in the toilet room.
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November 14th, 2020 at 11:20:13 PM permalink
Quote: ChumpChange

Just saw a flight attendant flush a green germ blob down the airplane toilet because she took Mucinex. Wear a mask in the toilet room.



Why? We all died in August..

Dead men wear no masks
100% risk of ruin
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November 15th, 2020 at 5:25:19 AM permalink
If the casino is closed, take a "simulated cruise."

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