We are fully prepared to meet or exceed all recommended health and hygiene protocols,\u201d Smith said. \u201cWhile we understand this timing might not be right for some people, just know we will be ready and safe for you when you are. The health and safety of our guests and team members are of the utmost importance.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The casino will operate from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. CT every Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. on weekends. Oaklawn will \u201celectrostatically\u201d disinfect the casino nightly during its dark hours.<\/p>\n
Roulette, Sportsbook to Remain Closed<\/h2>\n With the reduced capacity to start the reopening process, Oaklawn will also make several changes to its gaming floor.<\/p>\n
The casino will restrict patrons to playing every other slot or video gaming machine in a row to foster compliance with social distancing guidelines. Only three players will be allowed at each live blackjack table, and craps tables will be limited to six players, three on each side.<\/p>\n
Not all games will be open during the initial phase. Oaklawn will keep its roulette tables closed for the time being, and the casino\u2019s sportsbook and simulcasting center will stay closed. While mobile betting on horse racing is allowed in the state, mobile sports betting is not. Live entertainment, such as bands, will also not be permitted, and the casino will not hold any marketing promotions during the restricted phase.<\/strong><\/p>\nOaklawn Dining Options to Also Reopen Under Restrictions<\/h2>\n Other steps Oaklawn has taken or will take to control the spread of the coronavirus include limiting the number of riders on its courtesy shuttle, and providing training to staff on how to control the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n
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Additional hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the casino floor and work areas. In addition to the daily electrostatic cleanings, casino officials said all areas of the resort have undergone a series of deep cleanings since it was closed to the public two months ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Similar to the casino, Oaklawn\u2019s dining amenities will also operate under restrictions for the time being. Menus will be disposable, and all condiments will be served as single packets. There will be added space between tables and no party larger than 10 will be allowed to sit together.<\/p>\n
Masks will also be required for everyone in the dining areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Ark., said Wednesday that it will be ready to reopen its casino Monday, May 18 at 9 a.m. in accordance with state guidelines. Monday is the first day Arkansas casinos will be able to open, after an announcement by Gov. Asa Hutchinson last week. The casino closed on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":135733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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