MGM Northfield Park Ohio one of several casinos to reopen this week
Several more casinos have announced they will be resuming operations from this week in the US, as properties continue to reopen following initial closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The outbreak caused all 989 commercial and tribal casino properties in the US to shut from mid-March, with currently 621 reopen at the time of writing on 15 June, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA).
Rocky Gap Casino Resort, Flintstone, is the first of Maryland’s six casinos to announce a reopening date, with its casino, hotel, restaurants and golf course resuming operations at 5pm 19 June.
The news follows Governor Larry Hogan’s lifting of several restrictions, as part as phase two of the state’s reopening plans, as long as strict safety measures and social distancing protocols are followed.
MGM Resorts International plans to reopen its Northfield Park Ohio facility at noon on 20 June, with a hosted, invitation-only event to take place ahead of the public reopening.
Under Ohio Lottery Commission guidelines, a 50% capacity restriction will be in operation, with VLT machines to have social distancing measures between them. The reopening at the racetrack casino includes two restaurants and bars, and live harness racing.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is set to resume operations on 18 June, also under an enhanced health and safety plan.
The Westgate Superbook sportsbook will reopen with upgraded screens, while hotel reservations will be available.
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