Casino Ohio Reopen

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Ohio casinos will be able to reopen for business in just a few weeks.

Gov. Mike DeWine has given the state’s gambling industry the green light to get things going again.

  • The only two casinos in North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino are currently open. North Dakota casinos. Tribal casinos are generally open in North Dakota, although it is on a case by case basis. Ohio casinos remain open, but are subject to a curfew. Oklahoma casinos.
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  • Casino In light of state orders from Governor Dewine, the property will close daily at 10 p.m. And reopen at 5 a.m. Guests will be asked to conclude their visit beginning at 9:30 p.m. As a reminder for those in 'at risk' categories we offer special visitation hours between 7 a.m.

Hollywood Casino Toledo is committed to providing a safe and clean environment to our guests and Team Members. In relation to the COVID-19 virus, we continue to closely monitor information from Ohio Department of Health as well as the Centers for Disease Control.

COVID-19 forced casinos around the country to shut down back in March. Ever since then, brick-and-mortar facilities have been eager to reopen their doors.

Various states around the country are working on reopening plans right now, including those in the Midwest.

Most of Michigan’s casinos are already open again, and now Ohio is joining the pack. Indiana has a timeline for reopening that’s similar to Ohio’s.

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Ohio casinos can reopen on June 19

Ohio Casino Reopenings

June 19 is when casinos in the Buckeye State can start taking bets again.

However, even though things will be open, the casino experience won’t exactly be back to normal.

Expect all sorts of new safety policies once things are up and running again. Gov. DeWine says that extra precautions will be the new norm around the state.

“In all of these cases, these sectors have come up with plans that reduce the number of people, provide for sanitation, and in some cases, provide one-way traffic. They are elaborate plans that we believe are consistent with protecting the public.”

Ohio has an advisory group of health experts that will decide exactly what new safety polices will look like for casinos. The group hasn’t released that new set of standards yet, but it will have to pin them down soon with casinos reopening this month.

While the state irons out the details, operators are eager to jump right back into things. Blair Bendel, the vice president of marketing for Belterra Park Cincinnati, says that the casino used the extra downtime to make some improvements.

“We spent this time focusing on really getting the property in great shape to welcome back our guests. So we’re ready for that. Property’s ready to go. We just can not wait to welcome back our guests.”

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While casinos like Belterra Park await those new guidelines, we can take a glance at Indiana to see what Ohio’s new rules might look like.

Ohio’s reopening rules could mirror Indiana’s

Obviously, the most important factor of casinos reopening is keeping everyone safe.

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In order to do that, the Indiana Gaming Commissioncreated a huge batch of reopening requirements for casinos. Although nothing’s set in stone yet, Ohio will likely have some similar rules to the Hoosier State.

Indiana’s casinos will be reopening sometime between June 14 and July 4, depending on when they get approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission.

To start, there are new sanitation rules. Indiana casinos will have to disinfect dice for every new shooter, in addition to cleaning chips and electronic gaming machines every hour.

Social distancing also mixes some things up. Floors in Indiana casinos will have markings to help gamblers stay at least six feet apart from each other. Table games can only have a max of three players.

Ohio will probably have rules that echo a lot of these Indiana changes. However, one key rule that could differ between the two states is how Ohio handles masks.

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In Indiana, casinos can make their own call about whether or not to force gamblers to wear masks inside. Things are a bit different for its eastern neighbor.

Ohio already has strict mask rules compared to Indiana.

Ohio residents working most jobs are already required to wear a mask at all times. In Indiana, some businesses can make that decision on their own, since the state doesn’t require masks for a lot of jobs.

So, even though it’ll go both ways in the Hoosier State, don’t be surprised if Ohio requires every worker and guest to wear a mask at all times.

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Ohio Casino Reopening Plan

Ohio doesn’t have legal sports betting yet, but that might be changing soon too. In the meantime, gamblers still have plenty to look forward to with casinos reopening.

Cleveland JACK Casino and Thistledown Racino to reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday

Ohio Casino Reopening Dates

Having been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Cleveland's JACK Casino and Thistledown Racino will both reopen their doors at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 19 -- the first day casinos are permitted to reopen in Ohio.

In reopening, both JACK locations have implemented new policies and procedures in adherence with government mandates and CDC guidelines, as well as additional safety protocols deemed essential by the gaming company, including a 50 percent capacity limit.

“We are thrilled to be able to welcome back our guests and our dedicated team members. We know it is imperative that we provide an environment where everyone can feel safe and comfortable,” said Chad Barnhill, Chief Operating Officer of JACK Entertainment. “Our commitment to our guests, team members, and all those who visit JACK has driven our decision to go beyond the directed safety measures to ensure we are doing all that we can to make JACK a great place to work and play during these unprecedented times.”

In order to ensure the safety of guests and employees, the JACK Cleveland Casino and Thistledown Racino will be following the following safety measures:

  • Social distancing, with capacity, limited to 50 percent capacity and reconfigured gaming floors to ensure spacing.
  • Mandatory facial coverings for all table game players and all employees. Complimentary masks will be available at both locations.
  • Increased vigilance and frequency of sanitization of all surfaces with hospital-grade disinfectant.
  • Increased training and education for all JACK team members.
  • An increased use of contactless technology, including a Virtual Players Card, for a contactless experience while using Jack Entertainment's Mobile App as their ClubJACK rewards card.

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