The property, known for its dolphin habitat and erupting volcano, had been closed since mid-March.
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Many casinos are rushing to convert these new players into loyal customers.
Penn National Gaming’s sole Strip property had planned to reopen Sept. 1 but has pushed back the date to Sept. 17.
The offers come as Las Vegas’ trade show and convention traffic has come to a standstill because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Foot traffic is expected to spike in Las Vegas this Labor Day weekend.
Labor union members across several industries in Nevada are fighting for the right to return to work.
The coronavirus pandemic is “undoubtedly” the most difficult economic challenge the gaming industry has faced, the head of the American Gaming Association said.
Executives of these companies revealed that the future of the properties remains uncertain.
Full House Resorts, a small Las Vegas-based regional casino company, said despite limited offerings due to COVID-19, its Silver Slipper property in Mississippi had the best month in its 14-year history in June “on several metrics.”
The Bellagio and Aria are offering a change of scenery for those sick of working at their kitchen table.
“There’s a lot of moving parts,” CEO and President Jay Snowden said in an earnings call Thursday.
The company is ramping up departments that are “essential to run (the) business,” an executive said.
Red Rock Resorts reported a 77.5 percent drop in revenue for the second quarter but said its properties in Las Vegas have been performing well since reopening.
Testing employees before their return to work has come into question as the state’s testing system becomes overwhelmed.