MASHINIi

Red Rock Resorts, Inc..

RRR.US | Gambling and betting activities

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. is a gaming, development, and management company that operates casino and entertainment properties. The company focuses on providing gaming, hotel, dining, entertainment, and other recreational amenities to its customers. It owns and operates several casino properties primaril...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (RRR.US) presents a mixed ethical profile. Its core casino business model inherently conflicts with promoting public health, with critics pointing to a lack of specific initiatives addressing gambling addiction or mental health support. Furthermore, the company's resort operations, especially in a desert environment, are associated with high energy and water consumption. Reports suggest RRR's public disclosures on environmental initiatives and zero-waste programs are less extensive than some industry peers, and its operations generate significant waste from food service and single-use items.

Value Scores

Better Health for All-60
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-50
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

-60

The company's principal goods and services, primarily casino gaming, are recognized to have severe negative health impacts, specifically problem gambling, which the company acknowledges.

1
Its core business is operating casinos, and a very high percentage of its revenue is derived from these activities, which have well-established negative health outcomes. Workplace safety issues were reported at four Station Casinos, including 45% of surveyed workers sustaining job-related injuries or illnesses, and 53% experiencing violence at work.
2
Additionally, 15% of injured workers did not report incidents to management.
3
The company offers a free healthcare plan to employees earning less than $41,600 annually or $20.00 per hour, and eliminated the HMO deductible for all eligible team members.
4
It also provides resources and programs for problem gambling, including a self-limitation program.
5
The company posts information about problem gambling and a helpline on or near gaming areas and ATMs, and the STN Cash App includes a responsible gambling warning.
6
The company recognizes the potential negative impact of gambling on individuals and families.
7
Two-thirds (66%) of surveyed employees reported cuts to staffing levels.
8
Employees reported a lack of healthy food in dining rooms and issues accessing bathrooms.
9
The company maintains confidentiality for calls to the Problem Gamblers Helpline and collects self-limitation forms.
10
The company provides access to treatment and counseling for problem gamblers and those affected.
11
It actively participates in Responsible Gaming Education Week and has contributed over $150,000 to the National Center for Responsible Gaming and more than $55,000 to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling since 1996.
12

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. operates primarily in the gaming and entertainment industry, providing casino, hotel, dining, and recreational amenities.

1
The company's core business model does not involve offering consumer lending or deposit services, nor does it manage customer financial data in the context of banking.
2
Therefore, KPIs related to financial services, such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, inclusion initiatives, data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, financial literacy initiatives, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion, and product simplicity, are not applicable to its operations.
3
No evidence was found in the provided articles to suggest the company engages in activities relevant to these financial inclusion metrics.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-50

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (Station Casinos) has faced multiple findings of unfair labor practices by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

1
In 2024, the NLRB ordered Red Rock Casino Resort Spa to bargain with Unite Here due to unfair labor practices in the run-up to a 2019 election, which included threats to withhold benefits and promises of new benefits.
2
The NLRB also found that unfair labor practices, including threats of job loss for striking, were planned and executed by top management.
3
Station Casinos is currently bargaining with the Culinary Union at only one property, and a majority of team members at Palace Station, Boulder Station, and Sunset Station properties have rejected the Culinary Union, indicating very low collective bargaining coverage.
4
The company's properties also show high injury rates; for example, Palms Casino Resort had a Total Recordable Injury and Illness Cases (TRIR) of 5.7 per 100 full-time workers in 2016, 4.3 in 2017, and 3.1 in 2018.
5
Green Valley Ranch had a DART rate of 2.2 in both 2017 and 2018.
6
Employee surveys reveal widespread dissatisfaction, with over 90% reporting stress, 74% experiencing increased workload, and over 75% stating supervisors do not listen or resolve problems.
7
Many workers also reported lack of access to first aid kits, insufficient supplies, and exposure to physical and biohazards without adequate training or personal protective equipment.
8
However, some employees at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa report employer-funded health insurance, with reviews mentioning zero-cost premiums, dental cleanings, and prescriptions, and a rating of 4.4 based on 5 reviews for health insurance.
9

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Red Rock Resorts, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Red Rock Resorts, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Red Rock Resorts, Inc. against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The articles either explicitly state 'No data' for the relevant metrics

1
or discuss general state regulations (e.g., Nevada's cage-free egg law)
2
without providing evidence of the company's direct actions, policies, or performance related to animal welfare, sourcing, or testing.

No War, No Weapons

0

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. is a casino and entertainment company. The provided articles consistently state that the company's core business is not related to arms manufacturing, defense contracts, or military technology. Therefore, it has no revenue from arms or defense contracts, no dual-use technology, no sales to embargoed regimes, and no involvement in peacebuilding initiatives or defense-related lobbying.

1
The company also has no defense assets to divest, no conflict-related partners, and no mineral inputs in its products or services.
2
Its internal Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, amended in February 2019, prohibits the possession of firearms or other weapons on company property or business, unless in a security position that requires possession of such items.
3
The company's operations do not involve activities that would require compliance with the Arms Trade Treaty, human rights due diligence in conflict-affected areas, or ethical red lines related to weapons categories.
4

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Red Rock Resorts, Inc. on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

Insufficient evidence to determine a value score for Red Rock Resorts, Inc. regarding Respect for Cultures & Communities. No articles or relevant information found. A neutral score of 0 is assigned. Materiality Analysis: Company Summary (75-100 words): Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (RRR) owns and operates casino and entertainment properties, primarily in the Las Vegas regional market. Their core business involves gaming, dining, and entertainment offerings targeted towards local residents. Recent developments include the opening of Durango Casino & Resort. The company's operational footprint is largely concentrated in Nevada, with a focus on serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Strategic changes primarily involve expanding and upgrading their casino and resort portfolio within their existing geographic market. Peer Comparison (50-75 words): Compared to other regional casino operators, RRR's impact on local cultures and communities is moderate. While not directly involved in resource extraction or large-scale infrastructure projects that might directly impact indigenous lands, their presence can influence local economies and social dynamics. Some peers actively engage in community development initiatives, while others focus primarily on gaming operations. Materiality Assessment (1-2 clear sentences): The business model of Red Rock Resorts is largely neutral in relation to Respect for Cultures & Communities, with a medium level of materiality. While not inherently destructive, their operations have indirect impacts on local communities and cultural landscapes. Detailed Rationale (150-200 words): RRR's casinos primarily cater to the local Las Vegas population, which includes diverse cultural groups. Their operations can influence local economies through employment and revenue generation. However, they do not directly engage in activities that inherently threaten indigenous rights or cultural heritage. Indirect impacts could include potential strain on local resources or changes in community dynamics due to increased tourism and gaming activity. The company's reinvestment in the local community, procurement practices, and charitable giving could positively or negatively affect cultural preservation and community development. The absence of a formal cultural impact assessment protocol or specific initiatives targeting indigenous communities suggests a neutral stance. Any controversies related to cultural appropriation or insensitivity would negatively impact their alignment with this value. Value Interaction Notes (if applicable, 25-50 words): RRR's focus on profitability may create tension with community investment if resources are diverted towards shareholder returns rather than local development initiatives. Scoring Boundary Flags (if applicable, 25-50 words): Scores above 7 are unlikely without demonstrable, proactive initiatives supporting local cultures and communities. Scores below 3 would indicate significant cultural insensitivity or negative community impact.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No specific, concrete data points were found across the provided articles to assess Red Rock Resorts, Inc. against the 'Safe & Smart Tech' ethical value. Information regarding data breaches, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, security training, encryption, AI ethics, algorithmic transparency, unauthorized data use, user data control, authentication security, vulnerability management, bug bounty programs, privacy by design, security testing, data minimization, regulatory compliance with privacy-specific regulations (like GDPR or CCPA), algorithmic harm remediation, or digital rights advocacy was not available.

1

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Red Rock Resorts, Inc. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

Own Red Rock Resorts, Inc.?

Upload your portfolio and see how all your holdings score across 11 ethical dimensions.

Audit My Portfolio

AI-generated analysis based on publicly available data. Not financial advice. Ratings are expressions of opinion derived from automated models and may contain inaccuracies. See our Risk Disclosure for full details.