Casino news tagged with 'wynn resorts'

CEO Matt Maddox of Wynn Resorts announced on October 1 that the casino-hotel company is set to build its very own COVID-19 testing lab at its Las Vegas Strip property, Wynn Las Vegas, as a way for a faster comeback to events.

According to The Nevada Independent, Maddox says studies show many potential visitors to the Southern Nevada choose not to travel to Sin City due to fear of contracting the novel coronavirus from infected individuals. He said, "We must alleviate that fear."

Read more » Wynn Resorts is Building Own COVID-19 Testing Lab in Vegas

Macau to close casinos for two weeks

The already weakened business of casino operators face the possibility of being forced to close for a longer period of time

The casino industry in the world's biggest gambling hub, Macau, has been asked by the government of Macau to shut down temporarily as Chinese authorities try to control the chaos brought about by the deadly coronavirus. The closure shall begin on February 5 and will last for 15 days.

Read more » Coronavirus Shuts Down Casinos in Macau, the World's Biggest Gambling Hub

The six-year conflict between two casino giants ended with both men being forcibly shoved away from their lucrative careers and seemingly ousted by the very companies they built.

Read more » Wynn Shareholders were the Real Losers in Epic Casino Conflict

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is currently considering building a lake resort expansion involving a whopping 1,000 rooms and 250,000 square feet of meeting space at its Las Vegas Strip property sitting on the middle of a 38-acre lagoon which would host paddle boarding, parasailing, and water skiing during the day, and fireworks shows held every evening.

Read more » Wynn Resorts Planning $1.6 Billion Expansion On The Las Vegas Strip