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Laughlin Buzz Laughlin, Nevada
The latest news and events in Laughlin
2020
best of laughlin winners!
The 6th Annual Best of Laughlin awards have been announced. Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort was the biggest winner, claiming the Best Overall Casino Resort. Best Hotel went to the Aquarius Casino Resort. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who voted!
Long time restaurant changing at the Edgewater Casino Resort
Hickory Pit at the Edgewater Casino Resort
The Hickory Pit is just a memory. The longtime favorite has been replaced with the Stockman's Steakhouse. Read about
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Update: covid-19 Postive Cases in Laughlin, Nevada
New Update. - through April 18, 2021
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Laughlin township is now 379* Thus far in April there have been 15 new cases reported.
*Does not include employees who work in Laughlin but reside out of state. Source: SNHD
Another dining option opens back up at the Avi Resort Casino
Avi Resort & Casino announces reopening of Feathers Cafe
Feathers Cafe is now OPEN daily from 7am to 9pm*
Read more about what is open at the Avi
*Subject to change
More Dining Option changes at the Edgewater
PT's Express replaces Wildstyle at the Edgewater Casino Reso
Wild Style Burgers & Pizza was replaced with a PT's Express. Wild Style had replaced the McDonalds in that spot in 2014. PT's Express is another restaurant brand under Golden Entertainment ownership, with other locations in Las Vegas. Read More
Coco's replaced at the Edgewater Casino
Denny's opens in Laughlin
Denny's is now open 24/7 at the Edgewater Casino. It is located in the space where Coco's previously occupied, one level down from the Casino floor, on the Riverwalk level. Read More
Laughlin Gaming Revenue continues to drop during pandemic
February 2021 Gaming revenue for Laughlin Still down
Laughlin Casino gaming revenue as reported by the Nevada Gaming Control Board was down as expected. The February 2021 numbers showed a -30.81% decrease compared to February of 2020.
Source: Nevada Gaming Control Board
More Pandemic Closures
Riverside Resort closes live keno
Word is Live Keno has been closed "permanently" at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort in Laughlin.
They had been named Best Live Keno in the 2020 Best of Laughlin awards.
New in the Laughlin Outlet Center
Island Style Kitchen
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
New! Located at the Laughlin Outlet Center in the food court area. Help support local businesses in Laughlin, stop by and give them a try!
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
A previous winner of Best of Laughlin has reopened with a new owner at the Laughlin Outlet Center. Located just across from the movie theater.
The Watch Man store
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
The Watch Man store
The Watch Man, which has been located at the Riverside Resort for years has closed. According to sources it will reopen in the Laughlin Outlet Center soon. Watch for updates.
Wild west coffee closes
Laughlin, NV
Wild West Coffee, a popular, local small business has closed at the Laughlin Outlet Center. A message posted on their Facebook page said:
After four (4) years at the Laughlin Outlet Center, Wild West Coffee has decided to move on. Our last day of business at the mall is December 31st.
“WE WILL BE BACK!" A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS WE HAVE MADE, for all your support these past four (4) years. We could NOT have done it WITHOUT YOU!!!! We wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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Colorado belle closing indefinitely
Breaking News
Laughlin, NV
May 18, 2020
When Nevada Governor Sisolak and the NV Gaming regulators authorize Casinos to re-open, the iconic Colorado Belle Casino Resort will remain closed.
400 employees were notified by a letter that they would be laid-off and benefits would end at the end of May. Employees were invited to apply for positions at other properties.
Golden Entertainment Inc., also owns the Aquarius Casino Resort and the Edgewater Casino Resort in Laughlin. In addition they own The Strat and two Arizona Charlies Casinos in Las Vegas plus a network of PT's Gold and Sierra Gold taverns across Nevada.
Charles Protell, President and CFO, Golden Entertainment, Inc. released this statement:
The significant economic impact from the Governor’s ordered closure of our industry and continued uncertainty of when we will be allowed to fully resume operations has caused us to make the difficult decision to extend layoffs indefinitely for approximately 400 team members at the Colorado Belle in Laughlin. We will continue benefits coverage for effected team members through May and will try to place these team members with our other properties that may have open positions. This decision has not been made lightly, but unfortunately we see this as our only recourse to mitigate ongoing expenses and anticipated reduced business levels while facing competitive pressures from neighboring states allowing their casinos to reopen.
In addition to the hotel and gaming closing, several restaurants located inside including a long time favorite Pint's Sports Bar will remain closed. The Big Easy Deli, the Loading Dock Bar and Grille, a snack bar round out the dining areas. Music on the outdoor Loading Dock Stage and inside at the River Lounge will also disappear with the closer news.
Economic factors and lower visitor numbers to Laughlin had already forced some changes at the Colorado Belle prior to closure. The Poker Room had been closed, Live Keno was discontinued, and Table Games were only open on select days.
As soon as word of the closure was announced, people soon started asking what will happen to the Laughlin Riverwalk area. The Riverwalk runs from the Riverside Resort all the way to the Laughlin River Lodge. However, at the Colorado Belle, a quick detour through the Casino to continue was necessary to continue on to the New Pioneer section of the Riverwalk and beyond.
There are no plans at this time for the property to be sold. Or imploded.
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Letter to Colorado Belle Employees
To All Team Members of Colorado Belle:
As you are aware, on March 17, 2020, due to the global pandemic, Governor Sisolak ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses in Nevada, including casinos. You were notified of this action and your layoff status in the letters sent to affected Team Members dated April 3, 2020.
The economic impact of this government ordered closure to our industry and to our company has been significant.
As we begin moving into this next phase of our operations, we anticipate reduced business levels which will last for an unknown period of time. Due to these challenging circumstances, the Company has no current plans to reopen the Colorado Belle property and the layoffs currently in place will extend indefinitely.
If you are enrolled in Golden Entertainment benefit plans, your coverage will end on May 31, 2020 and you will become eligible to elect coverage through COBRA. Detailed information from the Benefits Department will be forthcoming.
These are not decisions that have been made lightly. We thank you for your service and invite you to apply for any open positions at other Company properties.
Sincerely,
Katherine Roden
Vice President of Human Resources
Golden Entertainment, Inc.
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