Under the new regulations, large venues that can accommodate more than 2,500 people are permitted to operate at 10 percent capacity. Smaller venues can host up to 50 percent of their normal capacity — or 250 people — whichever is less.<\/strong><\/p>\nSisolak pleaded with event organizers to keep their conventions and meetings in the state.<\/p>\n
“You may be considering locations where restrictions have been completely lifted. Before you decide, know this: not only is Nevada open for business, we plan to be open for the long term,” Sisolak affirmed.<\/p>\n
Properties Still Closed<\/b><\/h2>\n
Despite Sisolak’s easing of operational restrictions, several Strip casinos remain dark.<\/p>\n
Cromwell, Oyo, Planet Hollywood, Palms, and Rio all continue to have their doors locked. The Mirage opened August 27, Tropicana September 17, and Park MGM opened today as a completely smoke-free resort.<\/strong><\/p>\nGuests at casinos that are open are required to wear face masks while on the casino floor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Las Vegas Strip reported $317.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month, a 39 percent year-over-year loss. Data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board reveals that slot machines kept $173.8 million of gamblers’ money, while tables and sports won $143.5 million. August’s haul on the Strip represents a 3.8 percent decline from July […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":150631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Las Vegas Strip Casinos Win $317M in August, Down 39 Percent<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n