Will the Las Vegas Strip Open Soon

[The Boz]

flights to LV will become expensive:

https://news.search.yahoo.com/search...&hsimp=yhs-102

Philadelphia (PHL) on AA runs up to 5 Non Stops a day to LAS, now has none for the next month. All connect through their hubs in Charlotte, Dallas or Phoenix. And you are correct, prices are up.

But I don’t think SD is the reason. There won’t be enough demand for full flights until people get over this nonsense.

In other news TI is stating they will open May 15th. Time will tell and “subject to change” but I’m betting Alan got excited for the 1st time in years without a blue pill.

https://news3lv.com/news/local/treas...y-15-reopening

[jpfromla]

Mr Bob21 brings up valid points. While the virus can be detected on various surfaces for many days it loses its potency on surfaces quickly. This info came out when the social media hysteria started about gas pump handles. Don't worry about the virus on gas pump handles worry about the carcinogenic gasoline on gas pump handles and all the other crap.

But because this is primarily an airborne problem I'm seeing more about having customers and dealers all wearing masks when casinos reopen and an end to smoking and NO MORE COCKTAIL service at tables or machines. You'll still be able to get a drink but not while playing.

Smoking might not be banned...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...e-workers.html

[Bob21]

Mr Bob21 brings up valid points. While the virus can be detected on various surfaces for many days it loses its potency on surfaces quickly. This info came out when the social media hysteria started about gas pump handles. Don't worry about the virus on gas pump handles worry about the carcinogenic gasoline on gas pump handles and all the other crap.

But because this is primarily an airborne problem I'm seeing more about having customers and dealers all wearing masks when casinos reopen and an end to smoking and NO MORE COCKTAIL service at tables or machines. You'll still be able to get a drink but not while playing.

Smoking might not be banned...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...e-workers.html

So now you’re telling me I’ve got to start smoking, and also take my daily dose of HCQ to keep this thing off me. It’s a lot to keep track of.

[LMR]

Smoking might not be banned...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...e-workers.html

So now you’re telling me I’ve got to start smoking, and also take my daily dose of HCQ to keep this thing off me. It’s a lot to keep track of.

Sample size is too small. I mean, even with 500 patients, there may be thousands of different anecdotal experiences with other types and degrees of "miracle" cures out there that look good, at first. So, a few of those "miracle" cures might seem sure-fire, at first.

Regardless, this one does sound counter-intuitive, with the virus attacking the lungs. As well, has smoking ever helped anyone with the flu, or cold?

"Lessons" in statistics.

[kewlJ]

Check out this safty sheild proposal with a barrier both between the players and between the players and dealer, with only an opening at the bottom to place bets. Looks like they can squeeze 4 to a table instead of the proposed 3 with this prototype.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/busine...ables-2016807/

[jpfromla]

Reminds of those window strip club .25 meter shows.

[jpfromla]

Check out this safty sheild proposal with a barrier both between the players and between the players and dealer, with only an opening at the bottom to place bets. Looks like they can squeeze 4 to a table instead of the proposed 3 with this prototype.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/busine...ables-2016807/

Virtual stadium gaming will be another and that eliminates the chip problem.

[kewlJ]

Virtual stadium gaming will be another and that eliminates the chip problem.

The virtual gaming and stadium blackjack which combines a TITO (ticket in ticket out) system with a live dealer was already a concern of mine, being a card counter, even before this Covid 19 pandemic. I think those technologies were going to be a problem for me at some point and this situation is only going to speed that up.

The total virtual game, like the one with 5 seats and has the virtual female dealers with big boobs, is only played at low limits, like $5. People playing $25, $50, $100 tables aren't likely to embrace that so easily.

Now the stadium blackjack that that combines a live dealer with a TITO and allows for one dealer to serve 50-100 players, I think that is going to expand rapidly when casinos re-open.

Back when I was in Philly, 10 years ago, Parx had a blackjack table, regular table in the pit, seating 6 or 7 that used a TITO system. It was a regular table but had a screen in front of every player, You inserted your cash and then bet from the screen making the game chipless, but the dealer dealt the cards just like a regular game. I haven't seen that anywhere else since then until this shutdown, I saw someone promote a variation of that as a possibility.

These things are my biggest fear right now. I think we were already heading in this direction, but this situation is going to speed things up

[jpfromla]

[QUOTE=kewlJ;103535]

Virtual stadium gaming will be another and that eliminates the chip problem.

The virtual gaming and stadium blackjack which combines a TITO (ticket in ticket out) system with a live dealer was already a concern of mine, being a card counter, even before this Covid 19 pandemic. I think those technologies were going to be a problem for me at some point and this situation is only going to speed that up.

The total virtual game, like the one with 5 seats and has the virtual female dealers with big boobs, is only played at low limits, like $5. People playing $25, $50, $100 tables aren't likely to embrace that so easily.

With the total virtual, instead of the big boobs, they should have virtual Don Rickles like dealers...

[mickeycrimm]

I just picked up on this story on Twitter.

"Cosmopolitan executives do not want to reopen the resort until the end of the summer if they don't have to, according to an insider. Here are the expected occupancy rates:

June..........16%
July...........22%
August......28%

No hotel casino can turn a profit with numbers like that."

So it now looks to me that the casinos now taking reservations for May and June are doing so just to see what the numbers look like....and they are not looking very good. So for Las Vegas it looks like redietz might get his wish.

[radicalwin]

Their numbers will skyrocket if an actual reopen date is given. People are ready to get back to living life.

[The Boz]

An Indian casino in Idaho may be the first in the nation to reopen Friday.

https://www.cdacasino.com/covid19/


WORLEY, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Casino reopened some of its restaurants on Monday with social distancing efforts in place and face mask requirements

Heather Keen, a spokesperson for the casino, said the The High Mountain Buffet and The Chinook remained closed for the limited opening. More amenities at the casino are expected to reopen on Friday.

The Spa Ssakwa’q’n, bingo, and off-track betting will remain closed during the casino's initial reopening phase. Certain gaming machines will also be turned off to ensure physical space in between people

[kewlJ]

Wow! Gov Sisolak, is going to extend Nevada's stay at home order tomorrow. He has also said that when he starts opening things, Casinos will be in the 3rd or 4th phase. That puts them towards the end of June at the earliest.

I personally don't completely disagree as I believe Casinos should probably be about the last things to open. But Nevada's economy is a one trick pony. There is nothing else. He is going to start coming under a lot of pressure from casinos. You know the kind of big money donors that a governor running for a second term will need.

[kewlJ]

Nevada Casino Commission is saying that when casinos open there will be occupancy limits. This would set up a line waiting to get in like at night clubs. The commission said it would have to be a next in line, next in policy to avoid discrimination. You know the casinos will want a higher tier special line, like at restaurants and check in and things. The commission is saying "no".

So my question is if it would be discriminatory to allow higher tier players in the casino first, why is it not discriminatory to seat or serve them first? Isn't it the same exact thing?

[mickeycrimm]

An Indian casino in Idaho may be the first in the nation to reopen Friday.

https://www.cdacasino.com/covid19/


WORLEY, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Casino reopened some of its restaurants on Monday with social distancing efforts in place and face mask requirements

Heather Keen, a spokesperson for the casino, said the The High Mountain Buffet and The Chinook remained closed for the limited opening. More amenities at the casino are expected to reopen on Friday.

The Spa Ssakwa’q’n, bingo, and off-track betting will remain closed during the casino's initial reopening phase. Certain gaming machines will also be turned off to ensure physical space in between people

I was making plans to be at CDC for the reopening. Its just a 330 mile drive from here. But Idaho doesn't lift its 14 day quarantine for leisure travelers into the state until May 30th at the earliest. Some people told me to lie my way in but I told them no way I would put myself, traveling with my car and cash, in a situation like that.

[mickeycrimm]

Wow! Gov Sisolak, is going to extend Nevada's stay at home order tomorrow. He has also said that when he starts opening things, Casinos will be in the 3rd or 4th phase. That puts them towards the end of June at the earliest.

I personally don't completely disagree as I believe Casinos should probably be about the last things to open. But Nevada's economy is a one trick pony. There is nothing else. He is going to start coming under a lot of pressure from casinos. You know the kind of big money donors that a governor running for a second term will need.

If the casino industry pushed hard they would break Sisolak's back. They own the fricking politicians in Nevada lock, stock and barrel. All of them.

[The Boz]

An Indian casino in Idaho may be the first in the nation to reopen Friday.

https://www.cdacasino.com/covid19/


WORLEY, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Casino reopened some of its restaurants on Monday with social distancing efforts in place and face mask requirements

Heather Keen, a spokesperson for the casino, said the The High Mountain Buffet and The Chinook remained closed for the limited opening. More amenities at the casino are expected to reopen on Friday.

The Spa Ssakwa’q’n, bingo, and off-track betting will remain closed during the casino's initial reopening phase. Certain gaming machines will also be turned off to ensure physical space in between people

I was making plans to be at CDC for the reopening. Its just a 330 mile drive from here. But Idaho doesn't lift its 14 day quarantine for leisure travelers into the state until May 30th at the earliest. Some people told me to lie my way in but I told them no way I would put myself, traveling with my car and cash, in a situation like that.

Most of these self quarantines are expected to be self managed. No one is checking on what you do each day.

While there may be reasons to follow them, it still comes down to your freedom and personal choice.

[quahaug]

An Indian casino in Idaho may be the first in the nation to reopen Friday.

https://www.cdacasino.com/covid19/


WORLEY, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Casino reopened some of its restaurants on Monday with social distancing efforts in place and face mask requirements

Heather Keen, a spokesperson for the casino, said the The High Mountain Buffet and The Chinook remained closed for the limited opening. More amenities at the casino are expected to reopen on Friday.

The Spa Ssakwa’q’n, bingo, and off-track betting will remain closed during the casino's initial reopening phase. Certain gaming machines will also be turned off to ensure physical space in between people

I was making plans to be at CDC for the reopening. Its just a 330 mile drive from here. But Idaho doesn't lift its 14 day quarantine for leisure travelers into the state until May 30th at the earliest. Some people told me to lie my way in but I told them no way I would put myself, traveling with my car and cash, in a situation like that.

Most of these self quarantines are expected to be self managed. No one is checking on what you do each day.

While there may be reasons to follow them, it still comes down to your freedom and personal choice.

Self quarantine this!

[radicalwin]

I saw 3-6 weeks for West Virginia casinos. They were among the last to close, yet things haven't been bad there at all.

[The Boz]

https://www.casino.org/news/coeur-da...ards-in-place/


It appears there is a pent up demand for casinos. At least in rural Idaho. And the requirements and restrictions didn’t seem to bother the customers.


“It appears there were many players at the casino on Friday. One Facebook post from Kris Bass Cederburg reported, “I had people standing behind me … waiting for my machine!“