Casinos across Nevada are gearing up to resume business operations. Starting from 12:01 a.m. on June 4, these casinos will be ready to receive customers after a hiatus of more than two months.
On Friday, May 29, the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan progressed into its second phase. However, casinos were still kept closed, while businesses like bars, gyms, and spas were allowed to resume operations. Unlike the enterprises that reopened in the week prior, casinos are expansive facilities that provide a wide range of services to a broad customer base.
The most recent Nevada Gaming Abstract shows that 35.7% of the state’s largest casinos’ revenue comes from gambling. In addition to gaming, these top Nevada casinos also generate income from other sources such as hotel rooms, restaurants, bars, and spas.
Not only do casinos need to ensure the cleanliness of table games and machines, but they also have many other health and safety concerns. All the businesses operating within these large establishments need to stay updated with the latest best practices to ensure the health and safety of their customers.
List of Las Vegas casino opening times
Most Las Vegas casinos are slated to reopen from 12:01 am to noon on June 4. Casinos in the downtown area and those catering to locals will open earlier, allowing residents eager to leave their homes and visit these establishments to gain access.
Not all casinos on the Vegas Strip will reopen at once. Many of these casinos depend on tourists for revenue. Although some local tourists may come by car, the number of those arriving by air is predicted to decrease due to the limited services offered by the Vegas Strip casinos.
The properties set to reopen on the Vegas Strip will begin operations after sunrise on June 4. Below is a comprehensive timetable detailing when the casinos in and around Las Vegas will restart their businesses:
Vegas Strip
- The Strat at 8 in the morning.
- At The Venetian and The Palazzo at 9 a.m.
- 9 a.m. at Circus Circus
- Caesars Palace at 10 a.m.
- 10 a.m. at Cosmopolitan
- Flamingo at 10 a.m.
- The Linq Promenade at 10 a.m.
- 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
- 10 in the morning in Sahara
- Treasure Island at 10 a.m.
- Bellagio at 10 a.m.
- At MGM Grand at 11 a.m.
- At Wynn and Encore at 10 a.m.
- Casino Royale at Midday
- On June 5, Harrah’s opens at 11 AM.
- Excalibur: To Be Determined (Opening on June 11)
Downtown Las Vegas
- 1:01 a.m. in California
- The D at one minute past midnight.
- El Cortez at 12:01 a.m.
- Golden Gate at 12:01 a.m.
- Golden Nugget at 12:01 a.m.
- 1 minute past midnight in Fremont
- Binion’s opens at 10 in the morning.
- Four Queens at 10 a.m.
- Announcement Pending: Downtown Grand
Off-Strip
- 12:01 in the morning at Aliante.
- At Boulder Station at 12:01 in the morning.
- Cannery – 12:01 am.
- 00:01 in Gold Coast
- Green Valley Ranch at 12:01 a.m.
- Red Rock at 12:01 a.m.
- 1 minute past midnight in Orleans
- Palace Station at 12:01 a.m.
- 12:01 in the morning in the town of Sam.
- Santa Fe Station: 12:01 a.m.
- 1 minute past midnight in Silverton
- Sunset Station at 12:01 a.m.
- It’s 4 in the morning in Tuscany.
- Ellis Island at 8 a.m.
- M Resort at 8 a.m.
- Rampart at 8 a.m.
- South Point at 8 a.m.
- Jerry’s Nugget: 9 AM.
- At the Plaza at 9 a.m.
- Silver Sevens at 10 a.m.
What to expect when visiting Las Vegas casinos
The experience will not be the same when Las Vegas casinos reopen on June 4.
In an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus, casinos have been closed. Many of these establishments will mandate temperature screenings for guests upon arrival. A high temperature could be a sign that a guest is infected with COVID-19.
Casinos are suggesting that guests wear face masks upon their reopening on Thursday, June 4, but it won’t be mandatory. This represents a notable change in policy since casinos used to prohibit the use of masks or similar coverings. Some casinos will also be offering face masks to guests at the entrance.
When you step into the casinos, expect to see a host of casino staff tirelessly cleaning all possible surfaces that a guest might touch. Each gaming device, table, and machine will experience an unprecedented level of thorough cleaning.
Some casinos will not only implement social distancing measures, but also install plexiglass dividers to ensure guests are separated. As mentioned earlier, table games will have reduced seating and machine games will have certain positions restricted.
Upon reopening, casinos will lack many key attractions and amenities. There will be no immediate resumption of shows. Despite pools being functional, day clubs and nightclubs will continue to stay shut for a while. Furthermore, specific bars and restaurants inside some casinos will also remain closed.
The preliminary requirements for casinos to restart might not be enduring. It’s reasonable to anticipate that later phases of Nevada’s reopening will allow casinos to welcome more customers. Additionally, there should eventually be a time when casinos can host larger events in their showrooms again. The casino landscape a year from now will be markedly different from its current state.
