Las Vegas grinds to halt as casinos close over virus

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Slot machines switched off, blackjack tables deserted... several of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas will shut their doors Tuesday to tackle the ...

The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is among those set to closer over the coronavirus pandemic AFP/Ethan MillerLOS ANGELES: Slot machines switched off, blackjack tables deserted - several of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas will shut their doors Tuesday to tackle the spread of the new coronavirus.

"It is now apparent that this is a public health crisis that requires major collective action if we are to slow its progression," chairman Jim Murren said in a statement. The moves follow even more stringent measures in Atlantic City, where New Jersey governor Phil Murphy on Monday ordered all nine casinos closed.

The 60,000-strong Culinary Union told AFP that it is negotiating to ensure that"all workers, regardless if they are under a union contract or not ... should be paid during the time when business is closed."

 

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