As Las Vegas begins to reopen its doors, those in ‘Sin City’ have started to adjust to the reality of the new normal brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Following the closure of casinos in Las Vegas over 78 days ago due to the ongoing COVID-19 virus, operators have been implementing health and safety guidelines and safeguards to protect staff and guests in order to resume action.
CasinoBeats takes a look through some of the casinos in Las Vegas to see how they have adapted to the change.
El Cortez Hotel and Casino
Upon reopening the El Cortez casino revealed new detailed health and safety plans, aligning with specific guidance from the Centre for Disease Control, the Southern Nevada Health District and the Gaming Control Board, and the UNLV’s School of Medicine.
“El Cortez has been a landmark of Downtown and the Las Vegas community since 1941,” said Kenny Epstein, El Cortez owner. “We miss our extended El Cortez family of employees and guests and we are very excited to welcome them back safely on June 4th.”
Fox5 Las Vegas posted a video inside of the El Cortez Hotel and Casino as it revealed its new plexiglass barrier, also known as a ‘sneeze guard’.
As casinos look towards reopening amid the pandemic, the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas is allowing a local company to test its plexiglass barriers or "sneeze guards" on blackjack tables and in between slot machines.
READ MORE: https://t.co/aoSJ0hinSj pic.twitter.com/LXjERwl1pa— FOX5 Las Vegas (@FOX5Vegas) May 7, 2020
The D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel and Casino
The D Las Vegas Casino and the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino were one of the first to officially reopen its doors to the public and resume gaming operations in Nevada.
Speaking to CalvinAyre.com, CEO and Downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens said: “As with the rest of the world, the past few months have presented our city with an unprecedented challenge and our team has worked around the clock to bring back the Vegas experience our visitors know and love.
“We are excited to get our employees back to work and to welcome guests to the entertainment capital of the world.”
The casinos offered a preview of how the casino looks, following the implementation of healthy and safety guidelines, to ease the concerns of patrons.
T-minus 8 hours. ?
Looking forward to re-opening our casino and welcoming everyone back at 12:01AM! See you then!#Vegas #OnlyAtTheD pic.twitter.com/onGP6mMOtb
— the D Casino Hotel (@theDlasvegas) June 3, 2020
We’re almost ready for ya. Your new golden memories begin at 12:01AM! ✨ #Vegas #GoldenGate pic.twitter.com/5dVXYYH1Lv
— Golden Gate Hotel & Casino (@GoldenGateVegas) June 3, 2020
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace marked the reopening of its main lobby doors to the public with a speech on the Roman Plaza featuring Caesars Entertainment headliner Wayne Newton and CEO Tony Rodio.
Rodio gave a speech, reminiscing about the history of Caesars Palace over the last 54-years whilst acknowledging the continuing challenging circumstances.
He concluded by inviting guests to ‘get the next 50 years rolling’.
The Palace is back open! @WayneNewtonMrLV #VegasAgain #OnlyVegas pic.twitter.com/MydqTkX8AK
— Caesars Palace (@CaesarsPalace) June 4, 2020
Caesars Palace also posted a photo from within the casino premises to show fans first hand its social distancing implementations.
Are you ready to hit the tables? ? #VegasAgain #OnlyVegas pic.twitter.com/8NAuHSJ4zZ
— Caesars Palace (@CaesarsPalace) June 4, 2020
The Golden Nugget
The Golden Nugget was another casino to reopen yesterday, posting images of its employees implementing mandated safety measures.
Just some of our amazing table games team waiting to welcome you back! #tablegames #blackjack #casino #vegas #lasvegas pic.twitter.com/9UbDFQkbeA
— Golden Nugget LV (@GoldenNuggetLV) June 4, 2020
