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Laughlin casino/hotels reopened on June 4th
All Laughlin Casino Resorts have reopened.
Colorado belle closing indefinitely
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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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Riverside Resort
Riverside Resort announced they will be reopening on June 4th at 8am
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino will reopen to the public Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 8 a.m., with a full series of safety measures, solely focused on creating a safe environment for guests and employees while maintaining that Riverside Resort pre-pandemic hospitality and fun.
“During the past two months, the Riverside’s leadership team has worked together in every area of the casino and hotel to develop strategies to safely open and operate during these unprecedented, challenging times,” said Riverside Resort’s COO, Matt Laughlin. “We are proud to be a casino of choice in the southwest area, and are committed to maintaining standards we have set now for over 50 years including using this downtime to completely remodel our Riverside Cinemas 6-Plex movie theater as well as begin our 22 million dollar hotel room and hallway renovation. We will be fully renovating our entire hotel and plan to have this completed by spring 2021, if not sooner.”
The property strongly urges guests not to visit the Riverside Resort if you have a fever, if you are not feeling well or have had contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. “Stay home and visit us when the time is right for you. We plan on being open for another 50 years,” Matt added with a smile.
Newly implemented protocols are outlined below.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING:
• Guests will be advised to practice physical distancing by standing approximately six feet away from other groups of people not traveling with them while standing in lines, using elevators or moving around the property. Six foot floor markers will be visible throughout the resort to help.
• In active restaurants, there are a reduced number of tables and physical layouts will be arranged to ensure appropriate distancing. Active restaurants include the 24-hour Riverview Restaurant, Sidewalk Café, Casino West Snack Bar, The Prime Rib Room on the River open for dinner reservations only, and a new sit-down casual eatery, BBQ on the River, located in the former Riverside Buffet area.
• The slot floor has also altered physical layouts to ensure distancing as well as rows with every other game shut down, following Nevada Gaming Control Board’s safety guidelines.
• Table games will limit the number of people allowed to play at any one time, at each game.
• Pools will be open with altered lounge chair layouts to help with physical distancing.
• Riverside Lanes will be open operating every other lane to help with physical distancing.
• Bingo Paradise will be open with 50% occupancy.
• USS Riverside boat tour along the Colorado River with 50% occupancy.
• AZ to NV water taxi shuttle service available with 50% occupancy per boat.
FACIAL COVERINGS:
• Masks, or mouth and nose coverings, will be required for all employees who work in direct guest-service areas and, where applicable, gloves as well. Riverside Resort recommends guests wear a mask as well which are available at King of Clubs Player’s Club booth for convenience.
HYGIENE:
• Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the resort.
• An additional Safety & Sanitation Crew has been hired to continually clean high touch areas throughout the property, including gaming areas, hotel areas, and more, 24/7.
OTHER ITEMS TO NOTE:
• All hotel guests will receive a personal-sized hand sanitizer bottle and two pre-packaged masks in their hotel room, per stay.
• The Riverside Resort employs EMT security staff on property for guest safety and will require hotel guests to complete a symptom self-evaluation upon check-in. If EMT’s are not on property for any reason, front desk staff or security will provide temperature screenings upon hotel check-in.
• The Gourmet Room & Lounge, Riverside Buffet, Losers’ Lounge, Don’s Celebrity Theatre, Live Keno, Don’s Hideaway, Riverside Cinema 6-Plex and Bowling Snack Bar will not be open right away.
• Valet parking will not be available until further notice.
• The valet area may still be utilized for drop-off/pickup with bellmen available for luggage service.
• Business Center and Fitness Center will be closed until further notice.
• Classic Car museums will be closed until further notice.
• Riverside Air Program will not be available until further notice.
For Reservations, please call 1-800-227-3849 or visit us at RiversideResort.com.
Laughlin Gaming Revenue up in January 2020
Source, Nevada Gaming Commission publication:
https://gaming.nv.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=16492
Nevada Gaming Revenue Report for Laughlin for February of 2020
Laughlin Casino Gaming Revenue for February 2020 up 5.84%
In Nevada, state casinos collected more than $1 billion ($1,042,627,516) in gaming revenues in February, for the second straight month.
In Laughlin, gaming revenue in February was $47,426,525 compared to $44,807,820 in February 2019. This is an increase of 5.84%. This is the second consecutive month of a gaming revenue increase for Laughlin Casinos. January data showed a slight increase of 0.88%
Nevada's casino and gaming industry was shut down since March 17, 2020. Numbers for the abbreviated gaming period prior to the shutdown in March will not be available until mid to late April.
Laughlin visitors Down in February 2020
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Laughlin visitor volume was down -1.9% for the month of February (2020), compared to February (2019). January visitor volume to Laughlin was also down -3.7% compared to January of 2019. Thus far in 2020, visitor volume is down -2.8% Year to Date. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) is up 7.1% Year to Date.
Nevada's casino industry was shut down since March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. All the Laughlin Casino Hotels closed. This shutdown will greatly impact the March visitor volume.
Laughlin Gaming Revenue for February 2020 was up 5.84%
Source: LVCVA.Com
laughlin Town Advisory Board MeetingS
The April LTAB Meetings have been Canceled
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The Laughlin Town Managers Office is also closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all calls will be routed to the Clark County Office
The next tentatively scheduled meeting is May 12, 2020
Everyone is welcome to attend LTAB public meetings.
A public comment period is set aside at each meeting.
View or download/print agendas, read minutes and listen to audio from previous meetings:
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/administrative-services/laughlin/Pages/LaughlinTownAdvisoryBoard.aspx
Location:
Laughlin Regional Government Center
101 Civic Way
Laughlin, NV 89029
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