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New Caesars Entertainment Casino in Virginia is one step closer to reopening after Danville City Council approved the company's request for a zoning change.

Danville City Council approved the zoning change for the new Caesars Casino in Virginia.

A new $ 400 million casino will be developed on the site of the former Dan River Mills building, which will be demolished to make way for new development.

Caesars expects the project to be completed by 2023 and will create 1,300 full-time jobs and another 900 during construction.

The site will house several restaurants and bars, a four-star hotel with 300 rooms, a concert hall with 2,500 seats, and a 35,000 conference center square feet, pool and spa.

The gaming room will house 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games, 16 poker tables and a bookmaker.

Source: Focus Gaming News

In the US, after two and a half years of operation, Choctaw Nation will soon complete a massive expansion at Choctaw Casino and Resort & # 8211; Durant.

The $ 600 million expansion includes a new 21-floor hotel extension, 1,000 rooms, 2 swimming pools and a new casino that will be connected to the old part of the establishment by an entertainment center.

Wendy Carter, Assistant General Manager of Choctaw Casino and Resort, said:

“I think the whole thing is just upbeat, so this ends the service experience, the menu we added, so everyone, what you expect to see in a 5 star resort you can find here. Choctaw has been offering an exceptional experience for over 30 years here in Durant, and we just know we can bring it up a bit here with new amenities. ”

Brian Caldwell, director of resort marketing, said:

“It's exciting, especially right now, coming out of a kind of covid environment, not many companies can say they are growing and we are growing and we are & # 8211; Tribe, Tribal Nation »

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on August 5, before the site opens the next day.

Back in 2017, the institution underwent another expansion. With a $ 50 million investment, he added a brand-new poker room as well as a new 96-room West Wing Tower.

Source: Focus Gaming News

Seven Las Vegas resorts have joined the list of casino hotels planning to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on July 4.

Strat, Resorts World Las Vegas, Treasure Island, Caesars Palace, Aria, The Venetian and Planet Hollywood fireworks will take place from 23:00.

Events will celebrate not only Independence Day, but also the return of Las Vegas after the casino was allowed to return to full capacity this month. Fireworks will also take place at other casino hotels in the Las Vegas Valley.

Station Casinos will launch fireworks from July 1st to 4th at some of their hotels throughout the area, starting July 1st at 9:00 pm from the station Off-Strip Palace. The company celebrates its 45th anniversary.

In downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel and Casino will celebrate Independence Day and the hotel's 50th anniversary with fireworks from the hotel towers in the first week of July.

Source: Focus Gaming News

On Wednesday night, May 26, 2021, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) assisted in a raid by a regional intervention team in Limburg. Venlo municipality, police and Ksa simultaneously raided 3 illegal casinos. The raid was carried out on 2 offices, a cafe and a house above it.

Cooperation partners are pleased with the result. Mayor Scholten van Venlo:

“It is important for Venlo to fight illegal gambling. By doing this, we protect our youth, prevent criminals from laundering money and stop the centers of possible drug trafficking. Moreover, this criminal activity causes a lot of unrest and inconvenience in the area. We will continue to take action against this. ”

Facts:

• 3 illegal casinos
• 22 people were found in the raids
• More than € 12,000 cash seized
• Ksa confiscated 19 illegal slot machines, including illegal toto/loto machines. All cabinets removed at once
• 1 Rolex watch confiscated.
• 2 arrests for money laundering

One of the slots showed a turnover of 100,000 euros per month , the remaining 18 are still under investigation.

Source: the official website of the Netherlands Gambling Commission

Singapore-based Marina Bay Sands integrated resort has conducted massive COVID-19 testing of nearly 7,500 employees in response to a recent outbreak in a sovereign nation that tested positive for two dealers.

In a statement posted on the site's website, MBS announced that it has begun mass testing for site personnel and contractors.

A total of 7,450 employees and an additional 800 contractors have undergone rapid antigen testing (ART) for COVID-19 between May 21-26, 2021, and all of them showed negative results. MBS has confirmed that the tests were performed in addition to its extended polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing regimen for all property personnel, which includes regular testing every 14 or 28 days depending on the job profile and risk profile.

“Marina Bay Sands continues to manage our facilities and attractions with the utmost care, raising the bar on our safety and hygiene measures to instill greater comfort and confidence in our guests, team members and the wider community.”

The Integrated Resort reopened the casino on May 19 after a two-day closure for extensive deep cleaning in response to positive results from two dealers.

MBS is now operational with limited bandwidth until at least June 13 2021, including the limit of two people at the gaming table.

There were 19 registered in Singapore on Sunday new cases of COVID-19, with a seven-day average currently of 29 after the recent outbreak.

Source: Inside Asian Gaming

MGM Resorts International announced this week that the Nevada Gambling Regulatory Board has approved a return to 100% occupancy and no social distancing at gambling halls located on the company's Las Vegas Strip. These facilities include Bellagio Resort & amp; Casino, ARIA Resort & amp; Casino, MGM Grand Hotel & amp; Casino, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Park MGM, The Mirage Hotel & amp; Casino, New York-New York Hotel & amp; Casino, Luxor Hotel and Casino and Excalibur Hotel and Casino.

The disclaimer was granted based on MGM Resorts' work to vaccinate its employees and only applies to playgrounds. The current 80% occupancy restrictions and three-foot social distancing policies remain in place outside of gaming venues, including restaurants, pools and other non-gaming areas and activities.

CEO and MGM Resorts President Bill Hornbuckle, said:

“This is another major milestone in Las Vegas's incredible recovery and a testament to the importance of vaccinations in our quest to fully open up our community. We will continue to work to vaccinate as many people as possible. However, stay vigilant with health and safety protocols designed to protect our employees, guests, and the community. This vital work must continue for us to defeat this virus, and MGM Resorts is committed to doing its part. ”

Additional Health and Safety Protocols, including applicable requirements for masks will continue based on regulatory requirements and expert advice.

Source: YogoNet

Boyd Gaming Corp. said it received approval from the Nevada Gambling Control Board on Tuesday to return 100% of its nine Nevada properties. Boyd & # 8211; the last gaming operator in the state to receive such a permit and the fifth of the six largest gaming companies in Nevada.

“In a message to Boyd Gaming, the Supervisory Board thanked the company for its continued efforts to help team members and their families in the process of vaccination “, & # 8211; says the message. “These efforts include vaccination centers at Boyd Gaming and the provision of paid leave for hourly employees who have completed the recommended vaccine dosage.”

Boyd's Nevada real estate includes the California Hotel, The Orleans. Gold Coast, Suncoast, Aliante, Sam's Town, Cannery, Fremont and Jokers Wild.

Caesars Entertainment Inc., MGM Resorts International, Station Casinos Inc. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. also received permission to use casino halls at full capacity. Las Vegas Sands Corp. & # 8211; the largest remaining gaming company in the state yet to receive approval.

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Station Casinos said it has received Nevada Gambling Control Board approval to increase its gaming floor occupancy by up to 100 percent at all of its properties, including Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Boulder Station, Sunset Station, and Santa Fe. Station takes effect immediately.

Since early April, to help its team members, their families, the local community and the gaming industry, Station Casinos has funded vaccination clinics throughout its premises. As a result, the Company was able to vaccinate the vast majority of its team members.

The company will continue its internal vaccination efforts and vaccination awareness campaigns throughout May and through the summer, and will continue to educate, incentivize and reward its team members. In addition, in its efforts to help the larger community improve the ease and accessibility of COVID-19 vaccinations, the company will produce vaccines available at its properties, and continue its partnership with Clark County by providing travel-through vaccinations at the Texas Station.

The company would like to thank Governor Steve Sisolak, Nevada Gaming Control Board, Clark County Commissioners and all local governments for their steadfast leadership and leadership and warmly welcome their returning guests.

Source: Station Casinos official website

In the state of Nevada, USA, some casinos have already started operating at full capacity. As such, the state's Gambling Council has allowed operators to define their own masking policy.

Each operator will now have to decide whether or not to apply a face mask policy to their facilities.

The NGCB added, which will not require or prohibit casinos from asking about guests' vaccination status. However, the board of directors urged operators to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated guests anyway.

The board is proud of its work to prevent safety during the pandemic by vaccinating casino and other employees hospitality.

Source: Nevada Gaming Control Board official website

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