As soon as the green light was given for the Mississippi casinos reopening the crowds were streaming in. The Coronavirus outbreak shuttered state gambling halls nine weeks ago, and players have been welcomed with new operating rules. Gamblers returned to card tables and slot machines on this first day, happy to be out doing just about anything. Though the sound of slot machines has a familiar ring, for casino goers there is much that’s not familiar at Mississippi casinos under new COVID-19 operating rules. Gamblers are thoroughly checked out before they enter and must answer questions concerning their health. Casino…

June 1st appears to be the date set for a Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino reopening in Connecticut. Both properties have been shut down for two months due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Both casinos issued statements which noted the properties would only be catering to residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Foxwoods, however, added Massachusetts and other states to their list later. “There will be no immediate out-of-state marketing beyond Connecticut, but we welcome guests from all over to Foxwoods as we reopen on June 1,” Foxwoods said in a statement. Neither casino will be allowing tour buses to bring…

The Governor of California has asked three Tribal casinos to consider delaying their scheduled opening while the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic is still being fought. Many tribal casinos in the state closed in March still remain closed through the end of this May at least. However, three properties near San Diego have made plans to reopening in the next few days. “I urge tribal governments to reconsider and instead make those determinations based on how they align with the current local public health conditions and the statewide stage of reopening,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. In a letter to tribal…

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.