The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has committed to paying upward of a total of $1 million in cash bonuses if 80 percent of its workforce receives their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1.
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Some are who we think of as first responders — health-care workers, police officers and firefighters — but others were unexpectedly thrust into the coronavirus’ crosshairs.
Some of the casinos are holding out for looser operating restrictions, or more foot traffic. Others have shuttered their doors permanently.
New Jersey has implemented a 10 p.m. curfew on all indoor dining options, including those located inside Atlantic City’s nine casinos.
The coronavirus pandemic is “undoubtedly” the most difficult economic challenge the gaming industry has faced, the head of the American Gaming Association said.
“We are notifying affected team members as expeditiously as we can,” the company said in a statement.
An unknown number of Rampart Casino employees received a call with a recording from the property’s vice president, telling them they had been permanently laid off.
Retailers and restaurants at the Henderson shopping center have begun reopening for business at 50 percent occupancy, according to a Wednesday news release.
It’s unclear when testing began, but the casino operator said in a statement that testing “has commenced” at six of its properties.
A number of Hilton properties, including more than a dozen in Las Vegas, are giving away free hotel room nights for medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.