Governor Says Nevada Is Losing $2 Million Daily in Gaming-Related Taxes

CARSON CITY — Some dire news for the state. Gov. Steve Sisolak tells the Las Vegas Sun that Nevada is losing about $2 million in estimated gaming-related taxes he closed nonessential businesses including casinos in March 17. Jeremy Aguero with the Las Vegas-based economic analysis firm Applied Analysis combed through data to find that the loses in Nevada’s tourism industry could reach $39 billion over the next 12 to 18 months. More than 320,000 workers in the gaming industry are out of work statewide. The loses could see local governments seeing a 20 percent to 40 percent drop in revenue as well. [Las Vegas Sun]

LAS VEGAS — All 32 Denny’s locations will offer a free cup of coffee with any purchase over $5 through May 31 on online, curbside, and call-in orders. To redeem the offer online, customers can use promo code: VegasFreeCoffee. The restaurants also have free delivery through May for orders that cost more than $20. [EaterWire]

SOUTHWEST — Founders Coffee is partnering with local safe shelter The Shade Tree to focus on moms in crisis in May. Founders will donate a dollar to Shade Tree for each ice cream latte sold. [EaterWire]

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