Two casinos in Pennsylvania have reopened and another one is reopening Friday, while nine others remain closed temporarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s no word yet when nine casinos, including Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Twp. and Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County, will reopen. Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board executive director Kevin O’Toole said at an online meeting Wednesday that Lady Luck Casino at Nemacolin will reopen Friday. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County were the first casinos to reopen Tuesday following the temporary closure of all casinos in mid-March. These casinos are located in counties in the western part of the state in counties that entered the “green phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan. O’Toole said the reopening of the casinos marked the “beginning of the new normal for the Pennsylvania casino industry and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.” “Both reopenings went very well,” O’Toole said. “Both casinos complied with the requirements to limit patronage to no more than 50% of capacity.” As part of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s protocol to ensure health and safety, he said patrons and employees at casinos also are required to wear facial coverings. “To ensure social distancing between people, limits have been placed on the number of players at each table game and many slot machines were deactivated to separate slot players the appropriate distance,” he said. Gerry Ahern, Pennsylvania gaming analyst with the Gambling.com Group said the shutdown has been “devastating” for casinos. In February, Pennsylvania casinos posted gross revenue from slots and table games of about $277 million. That dropped to $120 million combined in March and zero for April and May, he said. “The casinos lost out on nearly three months of potential income with the prospects of reduced cash flow for the months that follow as Pennsylvania undoubtedly will take a cautious approach to allowing casinos to run at full capacity,” Ahern said. “Patrons may also be reluctant to return until fears of a coronavirus second wave are either mitigated or a vaccine becomes available.” Contact the writer: dallabaugh@citizensvoice.com; 570-821-2115; @CVAllabaugh on Twitter

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All the information you need about the reopening of The Meadows Casino Racetrack. We will continue to add information as it becomes available, please check back often.

Statement by tony frabbiele, vice president & general manager, on the reopening of the meadows casino racetrack hotel

While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority. With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions. Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Distancing

We will limit capacity on our gaming floor to no more than 50% of our maximum occupancy.
The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where lines typically form.
Table game seating will be limited, and slot machines will be configured to meet social distancing requirements.
The poker room is closed.
Live music, entertainment, convention, and banquet services will remain suspended.
There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
The Eatery and Bistecca are open.
The valet will remain closed.
Live Racing is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all 12:45 p.m. start times. Simulcast cashiers are available seven days a week noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight.
Meadows Lanes has reopened.

Health & Safety

Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
By executive order from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, we have placed a ban on all smoking indoors. We have designated and socially distanced smoking areas outside towards the main and south entrance.
Guests will be required to wear masks prior to entry.
Slot machines and table games will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
Sanitizer stations will be installed on the casino floor and be readily available throughout the facility.
We will deploy a fog machine to disinfect and sanitize the property every night.

We are grateful for the overwhelming support, patience, and understanding from our customers and employees through these unprecedented times.

Casino

SUNDAY: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.
MONDAY: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.
TUESDAY: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.
WEDNESDAY: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.
THURSDAY: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.
FRIDAY: 8 a.m. – 5 a.m.
SATURDAY: 8 a.m. – 5 a.m.

The casino is closed each day in order to deep clean and sanitize.

Every other slot machine is disabled.

Table games seating will be limited. The process of some of the games may be altered to limit contact of chips, cards and cash.

The Poker Room is temporarily closed.

The Sportsbook is open. The Sportsbook counter will be open Sunday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 a.m. The self-betting kiosks will be available during casino hours daily.

Smoking will be permitted in designated sections on the casino floor. There will be no smoking permitted at Table Games.

Club Elite and Owners is opened with limited weekend hours.

Free chip no deposit casino bonus codes. Valet service will be unavailable for all guests.

Masks

All guests and Team Members will be required to wear masks.

Guests may be asked to remove any headwear/hats and temporarily pull down their masks so their identify can be confirmed as they pass through security.

Smoking is prohibited inside the building. There are designated smoking areas outside.

Promotions

Some limited promotions will resume. Eligible guests may receive free play offers.

We will be transitioning to contactless communication. Make sure you have a valid email address with us for your mychoice account.

Bars & Restaurants

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Joe & Dough:
Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.

Classic:
Sunday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 a.m.

Mercato:
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – Midnight

Zen:
Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Pa Casinos That Have Reopened