'The more properties that come back to full capacity really signal an end to much of the pandemic for us,' said Amanda Belarmino, an assistant professor at UNLV's college of hospitality. Related: An insider's guide to the top 13 things to do in Las Vegas Station Casinos, which focuses on attracting primarily local customers, has at least 80% of its staff at properties such as Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station and Boulder Station with at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine. Caesars also offered on-site vaccination events at its properties and provided incentives for employees to get the vaccine. MGM Resorts set up a free on-site vaccine clinic at its Mandalay Bay Convention Center, as well as pop-up clinics at its Las Vegas properties, to vaccinate thousands of workers, their families, third-party vendors and entertainers. 'We will continue working to vaccinate as many people as possible and remain vigilant with health and safety protocols designed to protect our employees, guests and community.'īy signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. 'This is yet another major milestone in Las Vegas' incredible recovery and a testament to the importance of vaccination in the effort to fully reopen our community,' MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in a statement.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued the waivers based on the three casino groups' efforts to get their workforce vaccinated. Related: Formerly a 'wasteland' of points hotels, Las Vegas is awash with options for those loyal to chainsĪs for Caesars, its iconic Caesars Palace, Bally's, the Flamingo and the Paris Las Vegas are among its Strip resorts that can now return to pre-pandemic operations.

MGM properties returning to pre-pandemic casino operations include: The decision impacts some of the biggest and most popular resorts in Vegas. Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news! The news, announced Wednesday, means 24 casinos across the valley can now immediately resume operating at 100% capacity. Three of the biggest casino operators in Nevada - MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and Station Casinos - were all approved to return to full casino capacity with no social distancing restrictions.

Las Vegas just hit the jackpot in its rebound from the pandemic.

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