Many Local Casinos Reopened Doors Today With Restrictions 

Casinos were required to submit health and safety plans to the Indiana Gaming Commission prior to opening their door.

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(undated) – After months of being shut down, many casinos are reopening their doors to gamblers today.

Today Belterra Casino Resort, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, and Rising Star Casino have reopened.

Casinos were required to submit health and safety plans to the Indiana Gaming Commission prior to opening their door.

Protocols for each local casino are as follows:

Belterra Casino Resort:

  • Guest health screenings are being conducted on arrival. All guests are encouraged to wear facial coverings.
  • Hand sanitizer is available and complimentary for all guests.
  • Guest spaces are cleaned and disinfected multiple times daily with EPA-approved products. This includes slot machines, chairs, table games, restaurants, kitchens, restrooms, doors, handrails, counters, ATMs, kiosks, and Team Member areas.
  • The frequency of air filter replacement and HVAC system cleaning has been increased.
  • Slots, table games, and restaurant & bar seating is configured and limited to adhere to social distancing recommendations.
  • Guest occupancy limits are followed in retail shops and banquet & meeting spaces.
  • COVID-19 training, health screenings, and masks are provided to all Team Members.

Rising Star Casino:

  • All patrons are required to show ID, regardless of age, prior to entering the casino.
  • Signs will be posted outlining a checklist of COVID-19 symptoms, & requesting guests to not enter the property if they are exhibiting these symptoms.
  • Guest health screenings will be conducted before entering the casino. This includes temperature checks & health questions.
  • All guests are encouraged to wear facial coverings. Facial coverings will be available for patrons.
  • Facial coverings are required at table games & recommended for all guests.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available & complimentary for all guests.
  • All guests & team members are asked to follow social distancing practices by standing at least six feet away from any person who is not in their group. Floor graphics will be marked where lines tend to form.
  • Guest areas are cleaned & disinfected multiple times daily with EPA-approved products. This includes: slot machines, chairs, table games, restaurants, kitchens, restrooms, doors, handrails, counters, ATMs, kiosks, hotel rooms & Team Member areas.
  • HVAC systems have been upgraded with hospital-grade filters.
  • Slots, table games & restaurant seating is configured to limit seating & encourage social distancing recommendations.
  • COVID-19 training, health screenings & masks are provided to all Team Members.
  • Team Members have been given instructions to notify Security immediately to report anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 on property.
  • Team Members are instructed to stay home if they do not feel well.
  • If we are alerted to a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the property, we will work with the local health agency to follow the appropriate actions recommended by that agency.

Gaming:

The number of players at each table game is limited with the maximum number of players allowed per table will be posted at each location.

Facial coverings are required at table games & recommended for all guests, and guests will not be allowed to congregate behind players.

Some slot machines will be deactivated in order to adhere to social guidelines, and all table games, chairs, fixtures, game pieces & slot machines will be cleaned & disinfected on a regular basis.

Hotel:

Hotel rooms will be frequently cleaned and disinfected after each guest checks out. Hotel staff will also be cleaning the counter space, keys, wheelchairs, scooters, vending machines, elevators, and luggage carts.

Restaurants:

All restaurant seating has been reduced to allow for social distancing, with tables and chairs and touchpoint surfaces being cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Sports Book:

Seating will be arranged in the Sports Book to adhere to social distancing, with limited betting stations. There will be frequent cleaning and disinfecting of counters, chairs, and stations.

Elevators:

Elevator occupancy is limited to a maximum of three people.

Hollywood Casino:

  • The number of slot machines and seats at table games available will be limited.
  • Live music, entertainment, convention, and banquet services will remain suspended.
  • Restaurant offerings will be limited and The Eatery will be open for service with a limited menu. Hollywood on the Roof will be open for bar service only.
  • Epic Buffet, Final Cut Steakhouse, Hops House 99, and Hollywood and Grind will remain closed.
  • Valet, VIP lounge, Poker Room & Sportsbook will remain closed until further notice. However, our self bet sports wagering kiosks will be available to sports wagering.
  • We will announce the beginning of hotel bookings in the coming weeks.

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