After some months of closing down casinos, many US casinos have been planning for the re-opening of casinos which they hope will be soon. Nevada regulators through the Nevada gaming commission recently approved a set of rules that have been designed to prevent the further spread of coronavirus. The western state has a collection of 441 commercial casinos that they wish to reopen. During the end of March and beginning of April 2020, casinos in the US and in some other countries as well where asked to close down. This was due to the outbreak of the deadly virus that has so far claimed thousands of lives across the globe. Since then many people have been relying on online casinos to enjoy their favourite online casino games or real money.
Recently some casinos including the Las Vegas Sands have announced their plans to re-open casinos. Some started making plans to re-open in May whilst others are making plans for June and a few months to follow. According to a report from Las Vegas, Review-journal Nevada regulators formulated some rules to be enforced when they resume operations.
Nevada Regulators Rules For Re-Opening
Here are some of the rules set by the Nevada to control and to avoid the spread of coronavirus. According to the report these set of rules are to apply to Nevada casinos reopening as soon as the lockdown is eased.
- Re-opening venues are to halve the capacity of their gaming floors and to permit only three players to play at a blackjack table
- There are only going to be a maximum of four competitors at a poker and roulette tables.
- Re-opening casinos to clean high traffic surfaces regularly. These include hand rails and elevator buttons as well.
- Returning workers to be tested for the virus and related antibodies
- Workers to be provided with protective clothes, gloves and masks
- The number of people allowed to enter the casinos at a certain time is going to be reduced.
Sandra Morgan who is the chair for Nevada Gaming Control board reportedly said that the rules are important during this time not only for their licenses but for the employees as well as guests. Although casino workers are eager to go back to work and be able to provide for their families. They are also afraid and worried about what will happen to them which is why they are asking for protective measures to be placed at casinos before they can go return to work
Conclusion
Although most casinos are preparing to re-open things are not going to be the same as before the lockdown. Most casinos have already started working on some protective measures. This is so as to avoid the spread of coronavirus once they start operations. Nevada regulators have lined up a set of rules for all the re-opening casinos in a bid to try and keep the situation under control.
Nevada Regulators FAQs
[accordiongroup id=”240″][accordion group=”240″ title=”Who Is Sandra Morgan?” active=”true”]Sandra Morgan is the Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair.[/accordion][accordion group=”240″ title=”What Are Some Of The Rules Set By The Nevada Regulators?” active=””]Some of the rules set include a reduced number of people who can enter the casino at a given time. All workers to be tested and get protective clothing including masks and gloves. High traffic surfaces including elevators to be regularly cleaned and disinfected. Also, there will be a limit on the number of players at a poker, roulette, blackjack and craps tables.[/accordion][accordion group=”240″ title=”Are Casino Workers Ready To Return To Work?” active=””]It’s been a long time since casino workers stopped working. Even though they are eager to return t work their fear is what will happen to them when they do so. This is why they are requesting for protective measure to be enforced at the venues before they can resume work.[/accordion][accordion group=”240″ title=”How Many Casinos Are Expected To Reopen In Nevada?” active=””]About 441 commercial casinos are expected to reopen.[/accordion][/accordiongroup]