That's how we generate business for our resort properties. I don't think you'll see us pulling away from those markets because they remain an important part of our strategy.
There is not a drastic shift in our marketing in December. Our target is primarily tourist-driven. But, of course, we welcome the business from locals.
We have to think about the people first. Then we can think about the business. We're dealing with a scale of disaster we've never seen before (in the casino industry). We're literally at square one right now.
Any gaming company with significant operations is watching this closely. Ensuring that customers are able to get here is an absolute priority.
We absolutely encourage our employees to make their voices heard in the political process on their own time.
I think the strongest sign of Las Vegas is the investment. No one is scared away or slowing down as a result of what's being built elsewhere.
The California market is the No. 1 source of customers. Anything that can be done to make the trip easier is something we wholeheartedly endorse.
At some of our properties, absenteeism was below-normal. Some properties had as few as 10 people call in.
We want to see an offering that attracts the sophisticated customers.
Our company, and really the gaming industry as a whole, complies with federal law on hiring.
