“I think for the most part they’re going to say that they were pleased,” Stutz said, “it was what they expected this to be right now, the first weekend of everything open.” Howard Stutz, the Executive Editor of the CDC Gaming Report, described the first weekend as 'muted,’ but said resort operators aren't disappointed. RELATED | Las Vegas city parking lots add QR payment codes, touchless ticket kiosks Like, we are staying at the Flamingo but to realize the Bally's, Paris and Planet Hollywood are all closed, so it’s like a dark section,” he said. “The one thing that I really noticed with seeing how blocks were empty. John Marr, who drove in from Phoenix, said he was glad to be back, but clearly noticed Las Vegas isn’t back up to speed quite yet. “I probably lost about a grand or so this time, but who cares? I’m having a good time.” Michael said he and his father were already planning to return in a few months, and they were thrilled to be back. “They opened up on the fourth and we were here on the fifth.' “I’m tired of all the COVID stuff and lockdowns,” said Michael Secor, who flew in from Salem, Oregon with his father. While shows and nightclubs around Las Vegas are still dark, the visitors started to return this weekend to play cards and enjoy their favorite slot machines. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - What happens here is slowly starting to happen again.
