{"id":10727,"date":"2020-05-26T15:38:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T15:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=10727"},"modified":"2020-05-26T10:08:11","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T10:08:11","slug":"nevada-will-start-with-phase-1-reopening-casinos-from-june-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/nevada-will-start-with-phase-1-reopening-casinos-from-june-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Nevada Will Start With Phase 1 Reopening Casinos From June 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LasNevada went into lockdown mode in mid-March<\/a> due to the COVID-19 pandemic and all of its casinos have been closed since then. Casino operators as well as the state of Nevada has suffered millions of dollars in losses and are eager to get things back to normal.<\/p>\n

There is finally some good news as Governor Steve Sisolak<\/strong> has announced that the casino industry will be reopening its doors on June 4. <\/p>\n

This is a welcome update as the two plus month long shutdown has caused havoc in the casino industry. Nevada gaming operators have been pushing for a reopening and have already put in place new plans to deal with the coronavirus after reopening on June 4. Most operators have released new health and safety protocols that will address both employees and patrons.<\/p>\n

Nevada\u2019s Gaming Control Board<\/strong> also plans to host a workshop that will have some of the state\u2019s best health and safety experts in attendance. The goal is to set-up a proper COVID-19 response for the entire state. Also involved are various hospital officials and representatives from the state\u2019s first responders. This hearing is mainly to show the way for the state to get its casino industry back on its feet.<\/p>\n

E.Y.O.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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