Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Oregon will likely also see some reopenings in the coming week while Nevada’s gaming market is expected to reopen in a phased approach in late May or early June.
Bill Miller, President & CEO of the AGA, said: “Reopening our industry requires reimagining every part of our business so that gaming employees and customers are confident their health and safety will be protected as they return. We know that every casino will have a tailored approach that aligns with CDC guidance, state and local directives, and the latest public health advice. We are focused on providing research and resources to inform the industry as it develops reopening plans to share with regulators and the public.”
The AGA collaborated with the US Travel Association and dozens of other travel groups on the development of health and safety guidance to help the hospitality industry navigate this new normal. The guidance, reviewed by public health experts, focuses on six main areas for travel businesses.
Miller added that the AGA’s next priority was “ensuring government loan programs are accessible to all segments of the gaming industry’ and ‘advancing measures that protect AGA members from additional economic harm and enhance financial solvency.”
“This week, House Democrats unveiled the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a US$3 trillion proposal that provides nearly US$1 trillion to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to pay workers such as first responders, health workers, and teachers. Once this legislation clears the House, it is not expected to be considered by the Senate. It does, however, demonstrate the Democrats’ priorities as negotiations with Senate Republicans and the White House occur in the coming weeks.
“Our efforts are focused on advocating for the following provisions in the next legislative package. Currently, there’s a wide gap between Democrats and Republicans on the big issues, and negotiations have yet to begin. It could be well into June before the parties come to an agreement and pass a new relief package.”
Source: GMB
