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Station Casinos donates $1M to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

Posted at 9:00 AM, Apr 06, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-07 01:38:48-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Stations Casinos says it has contributed $1 million to Nevada's COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

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The company says the money will be used to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies, including test kits, for use by first responders and healthcare professionals throughout the state to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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The company also says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Fertitta III and Vice Chairman Lorenzo J. Fertitta will forego their entire salaries for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis.

Station Casinos owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino, Palms Casino Resort, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel, Fiesta Rancho Casino & Hotel, Fiesta Henderson Casino & Hotel, and more.

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