For those of you watching the steps toward a Las Vegas reopen this will be exciting news! The first phase of the process has begun, and it’s a week ahead of schedule! The Nevada Gaming Commission approved guidelines proposed by the Control Board, and Governor Steve Sisolak announced that the first phase would begin May 9th, a week ahead of the planned May 15th.

Those guidelines included strict social distancing measures that were highlighted by increased distance at slot machines and a limit on how many players can sit at a given gaming table. Under these rules, all poker games would be played as four-max until the guidelines are relaxed as the spread of Coronavirus is deemed under control.

Enhanced cleaning techniques would also be used throughout the casino, which would only be allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Bars, nightclubs, gyms, sporting event venues, and gaming establishments will not reopen in Phase 1.

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