The The Viejas Casino near San Diego was the first California Tribal Casinos to reopen this week, and more have plans to follow. Players had their temperatures taken as they poured through the doors, and they were told to wear their face masks. Public health officials acknowledged the Tribes are sovereign authorities who can make these sorts of decisions without the approval of state and local restrictions. Every other slot machine was turned off but the strong turnout meant many customers were still playing less than six feet apart. Card dealers worked with up to three players at a table…

Despite not yet having the blessing from the Nevada Gaming Control Board or the Governor, Wynn reopen plans are for May 26th for their flagship casino, Encore and their property in Boston. Of course, they cannot simply throw open the casino doors. There will be restrictions in place, and one of of the most glaring will be the absence of poker. Additionally, players visiting Boston casino will find restrictions on how to play Craps. No more blowing on the dice. Also, the game itself might only be found in the high roller area of the property. Despite publishing the Wynn…

Nevada has just entered the first phase of opening businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic, but Treasure Island reopen plans are scheduled for May 22nd. Casino representatives say they are dedicated to public and employee health and safety, and now have a tentative opening date with guidelines in place. Those guidelines include proper social distancing, use of personal protective equipment, security temperature screenings, hand washing, and hand sanitizing. The property has started taking reservations for May 22nd arrivals. You can read more about the Treasure Island reopen plans at KTNV.  

Players may have to wait just a bit longer for a Louisiana casino reopening. The first phase of the state opening up after the Coronavirus will begin on May 15th, but gambling facilities will not be allowed to welcome guests until the following Monday, May 18th. However, just because they are allowed to reopen does not necessarily mean they will reopen. There’s concern among casino operators about not only being limited to 25% capacity. They also can only have 25% of their games operating. David Strow, spokesman for Boyd Gaming, which owns Sam’s Town, said the company is excited about…

The shut down looks to be coming to an end down south, as five Arizona casinos open this Friday. That’s the day the governor’s stay-at-home order expires. The casinos will still have social distancing protocols in place. In total, five Tribal casinos plan to open. They include Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, the Fort McDowell Casino, the Vee Quiva Casino, and Wild Horse Pass and Lone Butte casinos. Visitors to the casino will be temperature-checked before entry. Employees and guests with temperatures over 100°F will not be allowed to enter. Plexiglass shields will be installed at counters and floor markings will encourage…

For those of you watching the steps toward a Las Vegas reopen this will be exciting news! The first phase of the process has begun, and it’s a week ahead of schedule! The Nevada Gaming Commission approved guidelines proposed by the Control Board, and Governor Steve Sisolak announced that the first phase would begin May 9th, a week ahead of the planned May 15th. Those guidelines included strict social distancing measures that were highlighted by increased distance at slot machines and a limit on how many players can sit at a given gaming table. Under these rules, all poker games…