Some Of The Biggest Casinos In The United States Set To Re-Open
It has been an anxious wait for gamblers in the United States of America, but there finally looks to be a light at the end of the tunnel, as it was revealed over the weekend that two of the most popular casinos in the country are set to re-open their doors. It will be a welcome sight for poker and casino fans, as both casinos have been closed throughout much of the year due to the impact from the coronavirus.
A lot of time has passed since the Borgata poker room welcomed players for the last time, as the New Jersey casino has been closed for nearly six months. However, that will change this week, as it was revealed that the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa will be re-opening its poker room on Wednesday. Measures that will be in place for when the casino re-opens to the public were announced over the weekend, which means players thinking of visiting will need to prepare for the new normal before paying the popular Atlantic City casino a visit/
New Measures In Place
Poker fans would have been aware that there would be a number of measures in place to help safeguard visitors. Among the biggest changes was the announcement that there would be only 30 tables open to the public, and these will be safely socially distanced from each other. The same measures are already being implemented by other casinos around the world, and have been respected by the majority.
Also, there will be barriers around the room to avoid the risk of catching the virus, while players and staff will also be required to wear face masks while they are in the casino. There is also going to be hand sanitizer found on every table and the hands will only be seven-handed. Meanwhile, visitors will not be able to stand around and watch the action throughout the day. However, it will be a welcome sight for poker fans, as the Borgata will be the first casino to re-open its poker room in the area. Fans will hope that this is a step that others in Atlantic City will b following at some point in the near future.
Las Vegas Poker Room Opens
It wasn’t just poker fans in Atlantic City that were given a welcome piece of news this week, as it was also revealed that the popular poker room at Planet Hollywood has re-opened to the public. The poker room at the famous casino opened its doors for the first time in over half a year of Friday afternoon. However, like the Borgata, there are also safety measures in place.
The biggest change that visitors will need to get used to is the fact that the poker room is only open during set times between Thursday and Sunday. The room will open at noon and will be closed at 4 am. Meanwhile, there will only be eight players allowed per table, and face masks are also essential for all players in the casino.