As casinos around the country begin to re-open, they are taking extra precautions to ensure safety for their guests and employees. While state regulations are making several key elements mandatory like limiting capacity, the casinos have shown they will go far and above to show their steps to safety.
Southern Gaming publisher, G. Douglas Dreisbach, caught up with Travis Lunn, President and COO of MGM Resorts Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi and Gold Strike Casino Resortin Tunica, Mississippi, to talk about some of the changes they are implementing at all of their resorts nationwide. (more…)
(LAS VEGAS) MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced an array of initiatives intended to support those impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including a $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge into an employee emergency grant fund and donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the United States.
“As we confront extraordinary events and an unprecedented global pandemic crisis, we know that this is an extremely challenging and uncertain time for many of our employees, their families, friends and neighbors and we are committed to help those in need,” said Bill Hornbuckle, Acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International. “We have done a number of things to help our colleagues, including significantly expanding eligibility coverage for the MGM Employee Emergency Grant Fund. MGM Resorts International is donating $1 million towards disaster relief to offer additional support to employees impacted by the crisis and who may be experiencing hardships.”
TUNICA, Miss. – Since opening its doors as Circus Circus Tunica on August 29, 1994, Gold Strike Casino Resort has invested more than $175 million into the resort, making it the premier destination in the Mid-South. MGM Resorts International’s north Mississippi gem celebrates its 25th anniversary throughout the month of August with exciting casino promotions, food and beverage specials and headline entertainment.
Property Overview:Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi is a resort worth visiting. The 31-story gold colored hotel features over 1,200 rooms and suites, the award-winning Chicago Steakhouse, an 800-seat theater for concerts and the Buffet Americana that will rival any buffet anywhere. The property also features an indoor pool (18 years or older only) and outdoor sun deck as well as a full-service spa.
