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20 More Photos From An Empty Las Vegas

It looks like something out of a movie. Las Vegas casinos, gamblers, buffets… all deserted as Nevada tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here are a couple dozen…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 28: The shuttered Venetian Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip is shown with its exterior lights turned off in observance of Earth Hour, a global initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to focus attention on the threat of climate change on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Numerous guest rooms are illuminated to spell out the word “LOVE” as a salute to members of the worldwide medical community helping to protect people from the coronavirus. The Venetian joins the 50-story replica Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and the High Roller at The Linq Promenade in lighting up to honor healthcare workers. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

It looks like something out of a movie. Las Vegas casinos, gamblers, buffets... all deserted as Nevada tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here are a couple dozen of the newest photos to come in. If you missed the shots we posted earlier this week from downtown Las Vegas, I added those at the end. Let's hope this is all behind us soon. Las Vegas shouldn't look like this.

Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The Excalibur Hotel & Casino (L) and the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas and the Fashion Show mall on the Las Vegas Strip remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was shot with a fisheye lens.) The Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip remains closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was shot with a fisheye lens.) The shuttered Venetian Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip is shown with its exterior lights turned off in observance of Earth Hour, a global initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to focus attention on the threat of climate change on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Resorts on the Strip all remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The resort name at the shuttered Venetian Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip displays the colors of the Italian flag as a result of the continuing spread of the coronavirus on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: A sign is posted next to the locked front door of the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: A digital sign above a CVS Pharmacy at the shuttered Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip displays the message "Please stay home when you are sick" due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The shuttered Venetian Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip is shown with its exterior lights turned off in observance of Earth Hour, a global initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to focus attention on the threat of climate change on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Numerous guest rooms are illuminated to spell out the word "LOVE" as a salute to members of the worldwide medical community helping to protect people from the coronavirus. The Venetian joins the 50-story replica Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and the High Roller at The Linq Promenade in lighting up to honor healthcare workers. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: A sign displays a hopeful message at The Venetian Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip, which remains closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: Bicyclists ride on the Las Vegas Strip across from The Venetian Las Vegas, which remains closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: Encore Las Vegas (L) and Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was shot with a fisheye lens.) The closed Encore Las Vegas and Wynn Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip are shown north of the shuttered Palazzo Las Vegas with its exterior lights turned off in observance of Earth Hour, a global initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to focus attention on the threat of climate change on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Resorts on the Strip all remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the empty porte cochere at the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: A sign displays a tribute to first responders outside a blocked off entrance to The Palazzo Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: Lights are displayed in the shape of a heart on a tower of the shuttered New York-New York Hotel & Casino next to the resort's half-size replica of Lady Liberty on the Las Vegas Strip due to the statewide shutdown because of the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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The area in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, where tourists often line up to take photos, is shown empty as most businesses in the area are closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16 to help combat the spread of the virus.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The shuttered Palazzo Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip is shown with its exterior lights off in observance of Earth Hour, a global initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to focus attention on the threat of climate change on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Resorts on the Strip all remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


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Entrance at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas remains closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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A marquee at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino displays a message above escalators that are blocked off.


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the empty porte cochere at the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: The shuttered Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is seen through a fence with a closed sign posted at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic church as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 22: The shuttered Four Queens Hotel & Casino at the Fremont Street Experience is shown as businesses remain closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16 to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 18: A view of the Las Vegas Strip near Caesars Palace shows light vehicle and pedestrian traffic as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including hotel-casinos on the Strip, by noon today for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 22: An exterior view shows The El Cortez Hotel & Casino in the Fremont East Entertainment District closed as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16 to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Shuttered Flamingo Las Vegas.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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The closed Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino and Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel at the Fremont Street Experience and its Viva Vision canopy attraction blocked off.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino is shown blocked off as businesses remain closed.


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The closed Evel Pie restaurant in the Fremont East Entertainment District.


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The shuttered A Little White Chapel on Las Vegas Boulevard.


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the empty porte cochere at the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport display welcome signs and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on protection from the coronavirus on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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A sign at Little Darlings Las Vegas strip club advertises "drive-thru lap dances" despite a 30-day shutdown of nonessential businesses.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino, shown to the left of Caesars Palace, are turned off.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Las Vegas Strip near Caesars Palace shows light vehicle and pedestrian traffic.


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the empty porte cochere at the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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An exterior view shows The Forum Shops at Caesars as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department vehicle is parked at Paris Las Vegas as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino are turned off.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino are turned off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: A digital sign above a CVS Pharmacy at the shuttered Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip displays a message about coughing and sneezing due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On March 20th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state until April 16th to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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A health and safety sign is shown in a gaming area at the shuttered Flamingo Las Vegas.


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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An entrance to The Mirage Hotel & Casino is blocked off.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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An entrance to the shuttered Paris Las Vegas is blocked off.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Most of the exterior building lights at Paris Las Vegas, including on its 50-story replica Eiffel Tower, are turned off .


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Flamingo Las Vegas.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Empty baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport.


The Tropicana Las Vegas Sold To Gaming And Leisure Properties

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 28: An exterior view shows the empty porte cochere at the shuttered Tropicana Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip on March 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Friday, the resort's operator Penn National Gaming announced it would furlough its 26,000 employees nationwide on April 1st. It will also sell real estate assets, including the Tropicana and The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, to its real estate spinoff, Gaming and Leisure Properties, for USD 337.5 million in rent credits. The move comes in part because Penn Gaming has no revenue coming in from its 41 properties in 19 states across the country that remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport.


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An empty walkway connecting McCarran International Airport to a parking garage.


Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

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A gaming area with slot machines is blocked off at McCarran International Airport.


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The check-in area for American Airlines.


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The entrance to the A and B gates at McCarran International Airport.


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Ana Gabriel-Ramos cleans a pedestrian overpass at Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.


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The marquees at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Park MGM and the Aria Resort & Casino.

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