Large Number of Layoffs Possible At Diamond Jo Casino

The Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque is indicating that more than 100 employees, and possibly as many as 270, will be permanently laid off in the next month. Diamond Jo’s parent company, Boyd Gaming Corp., sent a letter to Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol indicating that 25% to 60% of workers at the Dubuque location would have their positions eliminated as the company deals with setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic. The layoffs would be announced during the first two weeks of July. The Diamond Jo employs 450 workers in Dubuque and the percentages outlined by Boyd Gaming would mean that 112 to 270 workers could be permanently laid off. In mid-March, the spread of COVID-19 first prompted casino closures. The Diamond Jo casino reopened June 1st, but with some restrictions.