Author: Ed Komenda, Reno Gazette Journal

Banning smoking in Nevada casinos is not up to gaming authorities. Lighting up at card tables and slot machines is protected by law.

Collaborating with the Las Vegas wedding chamber of commerce, more than 20 chapels united in to develop safety protocols so couple don’t get sick on the big day.

When the COVID-19 closures lift in Sin City, tourists will find a lot of changes in casinos like limits on groups at gaming tables and restaurants.

The CEO said Wynn Resorts properties could open in late May, but data must first show it is safe to do so.

The Culinary Union and parent UNITE HERE want all of the 60,000 workers in Nevada tested for coronavirus before going back to work.

Station Casinos will hold off opening Palms, Fiesta Henderson and Texas Station until data reveals how business is doing in the wake of COVID-19.

When the Venetian Resort reopens following the lifting of Las Vegas’ stay-at-home order, it will empoy thermal screening and full-time medics.

The airport is down more than 1.8 million passengers for the entire year compared to data collected in 2019.

While it remains unclear when the Strip will be able to re-open, Las Vegas Sands will continue to pay employees through the shutdown.

As mayor, Goodman has no power or jurisdiction over the Las Vegas Strip, which lies outside city limits in Clark County.