What role and how important is architectural design when it comes to bringing in new players?
Many years ago, Steve Wynn said I could build an inexpensive gaming product and market a $2 buffet forever or I could build a great building and the market will come to it forever. We are all thankful to Steve for building such great projects in Vegas and Macau.
Do you think Covid-19 will impact the architectural design of casinos long term?
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Te elimination of touchpoints for a while, so we see that trend to continue especially in the hotel rooms.
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Te elimination of chips and cash, so that will eliminate many touch points.
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We see public spaces and guest rooms being sanitised in special ways.
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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) supplied from the floor.