{"id":146770,"date":"2020-08-31T12:43:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T19:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=146770"},"modified":"2020-08-31T14:52:42","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T21:52:42","slug":"new-york-governor-hints-at-casino-openings-as-gaming-employees-prepare-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/new-york-governor-hints-at-casino-openings-as-gaming-employees-prepare-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Governor Hints at Casino Openings, as Gaming Employees Prepare to Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

With New York\u2019s governor saying he\u2019ll announce \u201cpositive\u201d news this week about casinos, workers are eager to have their jobs back, a New York Gaming Association official told Casino.org<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) says he has “positive” news coming about casino openings. Commercial casinos have been closed in the Empire State since mid-March. (Image: Bloomberg<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The association represents eight video-only sites, such as racetracks, called \u201cracinos.\u201d Four commercial casinos also operate in the Empire State. They are not represented by the association, but abide by the same state rules and regulations, said Michael Kane, New York Gaming Association executive director.<\/p>\n

In a conference call with reporters on Sunday, Aug. 30, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he\u2019ll have an announcement about casinos this week that \u201cis going to be positive news,\u201d according to the Long Island newspaper Newsday.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In mid-March, with COVID-19 deaths surging, the governor directed casinos and other \u201cnonessential\u201d businesses to close. Since then, Cuomo has permitted some businesses, including gyms and fitness centers, to reopen with safety precautions in place. He has not set a date for when he will allow casinos to begin operating again. Sunday\u2019s statement was the first indication that a green light might be coming soon.<\/p>\n

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The state faces a $600 million shortfall<\/a> from lost gaming tax revenue during the fiscal year that began April 1. State budget officials expect to cover that amount from the general fund, but say they will need federal help for an overall $14.5 billion shortfall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Empire State\u2019s tribal casinos, which do not fall under state jurisdiction, are open.<\/p>\n

Finding a Balance<\/h2>\n

During the past few weeks, casino employees have rallied<\/a> at the Capitol in Albany and elsewhere, urging the governor to let them get back to work. A rally at the Capitol on Aug. 20 attracted about 50 protesters, some carrying signs as they marched during the midday event that lasted more than an hour. A Change.org petition calling for casinos to be reopened had about 3,900 signatures by Monday.<\/p>\n

In the weekend conference call with reporters, Cuomo said the state has been \u201ctrying to find a balance\u201d when it comes to reopenings, according to the Syracuse Post-Standard.<\/p>\n

A total of about 10,000 gaming employees work in the commercial casinos and video-only venues across the state, the state Gaming Association president told Casino.org<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kane said gaming venues upon reopening will implement safety protocols, including mask-wearing, social-distancing, and other measures.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur folks are prepared,\u201d he told Casino.org<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Low Infection Rate<\/h2>\n

Also this weekend, Cuomo announced that the coronavirus infection rate has been below 1 percent statewide for 23 straight days. Hospitalizations on Sunday dropped to 429, \u201ca new low since March 16,\u201d the governor said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The state is doing extraordinarily well, and again, kudos to all New Yorkers, because there’s no mystery as to how this happens,\u201d Cuomo said. \u201cIt’s a social action and it’s the community of the people of the state of New York acting out of mutuality and concern for one another.\u201d<\/p>\n

Statewide, more than 30,000 New Yorkers have died from COVID-19 complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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