Two MGM Resorts Mississippi casinos require vaccinations for employees

MGM Resorts International announced Monday that salaried and new employees at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino in Tunica are required to get COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Both Scarlet Pearl and Beau Rivage management said they are looking to expand the vaccination requirements for hourly staff members.

Salaried employees who are not working exclusively from home will be required to show proof of vaccination by Friday, October 15 as an employment condition. 

New MGM employees must get the vaccine before starting work, effective Monday, August 30. The order affects more than 6,000 employees in eight states.

This was notified to all staff members through a letter signed by MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle. 

“I know that for some of you this may be an unwelcome development – a consideration that we did not take lightly when making this decision. However, as one of the largest and most trusted operators and employers in our industry, MGM Resorts is determined to do our part to curb the spread of the virus and help counter alarming trends in cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Vaccination is the most effective tool in doing so”, read the letter.

Beau Rivage required all employees, those vaccinated and unvaccinated, to wear masks starting July 29, along with Silver Slipper Casino in Hancock County, Palace Casino and Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi.