After confirming that Mississippi casinos will be allowed to open their doors next Thursday, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has now issued the guidelines that they must follow.�
A letter sent to all of the state�s casinos outlines specific steps that must be taken to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 through the use of social distancing techniques and additional sanitation practices.�
In addition to specialized instructions for table games, slots, food service and other areas of operation, general guidelines will be in place including facilities being limited to no more than 50% occupancy.�
Entry points will also be limited and guests & employees will be asked screening questions upon entry.
- Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
- Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat?
- Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
- Have you had new loss of taste or smell?
- Have you had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours?
*Staff members will also have their temperature taken and they will be required to wear masks or other “appropriate PPE based on their duties” while working.
If you answer �yes� to any of these questions, you will not be allowed to enter. Guests will also be �encouraged to wear a mask� while on the property and will be asked to use hand sanitizer during their initial screening.�
All �high-frequency touch-points and guest-facing counters� must be sanitized every two hours.�
While there are a significant number of guidelines for each individual area, here are a few significant ones you need to be aware of.�
Table Games:�
- Three chair maximum
- Chairs & rails must be sanitized when each guest leaves�
- Dice must be sanitized for each new shooter�
- Poker rooms will remain closed�
- Hand sanitizer available in table game pit areas
Slots:�
- Machines will be moved/turned off to ensure six feet of separation�
- Machines sanitized every four hours�
Sportsbooks:
- Social distancing�
- Seats, booths sanitized after guest leaves�
- Ticket counter sanitized once per hour�
Food & Beverage:�
- Stations, carts, counters, trays must be sanitized at least once per hour�
- Beverages can be offered to guests on the floor�
Hotel:�
Room Service/Housekeeping offered at check-out only (or upon request by guest)�
For the full list of guidelines, click here.�
Mississippi’s casinos have been closed since mid-March.�According to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, gaming accounts for $4.5 million of the state�s revenue each week.
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