Casinos in Massachusetts are preparing to reopen for the first time since mid-March with extensive COVID-19 protocols and precautions in place.
Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, which is near Foxboro, is reopening today.
Encore Boston Harbor in Everett plans to reopen on Sunday.
MGM Springfield is reopening on Monday.
As part of the Springfield reopening, MGM has announced a series of changes:
•HOTEL & SPA – MGM Springfield’s hotel and spa will remain closed until a future date.
•GAMING – To promote physical distancing, slot machines will be disabled to accommodate six feet between players; poker, roulette and craps will not be available in this first phase of reopening per MGC guidelines.
•DINING – Initially, dining options will be limited to Tap Sports Bar, South End Market and Costa’s pizza counter. Guests will utilize digital innovations such as QR codes for menus.
•BEVERAGE – Beverage service will be available on the casino floor and in connection with seated dining. To promote keeping the mask on, guests are not allowed to move around the casino floor with a drink; casino beverage service will be limited to those actively playing.
•PARKING/VALET – Complimentary self-parking will be available for guests; valet parking will not be operational at this time.
Mayor Sarno states, “Like with all our businesses whether large or small, we’ll continue to work with them to get them back on their feet to succeed in this new temporary normalcy.”
(All inside pictures provided by Springfield Mayors Office)
(Cover Photo: John Baibak/WHYN News)
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