{"id":135528,"date":"2020-05-11T17:50:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T00:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=135528"},"modified":"2020-05-11T18:03:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T01:03:20","slug":"caesars-reveals-reopening-plan-cherokee-casinos-to-restart-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/caesars-reveals-reopening-plan-cherokee-casinos-to-restart-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Caesars Announces Plan to Reopen US Casinos That Abides by COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caesars Entertainment Corp. on Monday revealed that it has developed reopening plans for its 36 casinos and resorts across the country that have been closed for nearly two months by the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n

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As early as next Monday, these slot machines – or actually some of them – at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in North Carolina may see their first action in two months, as the tribal casino plans to start a gradual reopening process next week. Caesars Entertainment announced on Monday steps it will take to reopen casinos nationwide. (Image: Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino\/Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That plan will rely heavily on its locations implementing social distancing practices that have been pushed by US, state, and local health officials. Seats at table games will be reduced, according to a company news release, and Caesars casinos will operate only select slots machines and other table games to keep people a safe distance from each other.<\/p>\n

Each casino will open only when the gaming authority in that state or tribal nation give their approval.<\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming our guests and team members back to our properties as soon as it is appropriate to do so,\u201d Caesars CEO Tony Rodio said. \u201cWe are implementing new protocols focused on the wellbeing of our team members, guests and communities to create environments with high standards of sanitization and physical distancing practices. We are working closely with public health authorities, gaming regulators and infectious disease specialists to design our plan.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Non-gaming areas, such as bars and restaurants, may open in phases, with capacity increasing in stages. Other public areas, including elevator lobbies, hotel registration desks, and casino entrances will be marked off to keep individuals six feet or further apart.<\/p>\n

All Caesars employees will receive a mask, which they must wear during their workday. Caesars may supply some workers with additional personal protective equipment, such as gloves, depending on their responsibilities. The company also will provide training to all employees on \u201csafety and disinfection protocols.\u201d<\/p>\n

Employees will also receive 10 days of paid leave through the rest of the year if they or a household member tests positive for the virus.<\/p>\n

Up to Four Vegas Properties May Reopen Initially<\/h2>\n

Through its various brands, Caesars owns multiple properties in four communities or regions: Las Vegas, Reno\/Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. In the release, the company noted that properties in those areas would not open simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Instead, the casinos will open in phases, based on \u201canticipated business demand,\u201d Caesars said.<\/p>\n

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On the first quarter conference call Monday afternoon with analysts, Rodio went into a bit further detail. In Vegas, where the Caesars owns nine properties, up to four may open initially. If COVID-19 cases do not spike as Nevada\u2019s reopening initiative continues, Rodio said on the call that Vegas properties may start the reopening process before the end of the month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Other Caesars properties are looking to open even sooner. On Friday, Harrah\u2019s Cherokee Casinos in North Carolina announced on Facebook that the two casinos owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians anticipate a \u201cgradual\u201d reopening to begin next Monday.<\/p>\n

Last month, Caesars furloughed<\/a> more than 90 percent of its US workforce after the company stated it was unsure when its properties may reopen.<\/p>\n

Eldorado Deal Moving Toward Closure<\/h2>\n

The reopening of the Caesars casinos comes as the Las Vegas-based entertainment company will likely complete its $17.3 billion merger with Reno-based Eldorado Resorts Inc. There\u2019s speculation that the deal, in which would the two businesses would operate under the Caesars brand but with Eldorado\u2019s management, will close in June.<\/p>\n

Eldorado CEO Tom Reeg said in his company’s quarterly release, also posted on Monday, that both parties remain “actively engaged”<\/a> in completing the deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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