Only a don’t player enjoys hearing “seven out”. And don’t players are intrinsically negative, a true pain in the ass. Don’t get me wrong, the casino loves them as we love all of our customers. A seven out ends the game. And that’s where we are, metaphorically speaking.

Protests to the contrary, the people pushing to get the city open are not the people with the most at risk. Casino workers are more thoughtful..and worried. Of the major casino companies on the strip, only one has expressed an interest in covering the cost of COVID-19 testing, sending the signal that if you go to work and present with a fever, you’re on your own. Like the population at large, casino workers are driven by self interest. Those that fall outside the most vulnerable category are more likely anxious to return to the casino. Those that fall within the most vulnerable category are hoping for caution and restraint. And to be honest, the less vulnerable do not much care about the risks to the more vulnerable. But open means open for all and to decline the offer to return means forfeiting your job.

Governor Sisolak is right to move ahead with caution and restraint. A rush to open the strip could be disastrous to those of us who make the wheel turn. And while we understand the lure of gambling, we prefer to not gamble with our lives.