Many casinos that have now re-opened in Arizona are following new sanitizing protocols and social distancing measures in place.
Desert Diamond Casinos announced May 25 that four locations in Glendale, Tucson, Sahuarita & Ajo will partially resume operations on June 5. Via their press release, the locations are being deep cleaned, and plexiglass shields will installed on machines. Guests will have their temperatures scanned and employees will be regularly screened.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino in Maricopa and Fort McDowell Casino near Fountain Hills partially re-opened on May 15th. Slot machine banks arranged to allow for social distancing & with limited seating at blackjack tables.
Gila River Hotels & Casinos will now have new non-smoking sections on slot machine floors that observe social distancing and hard plastic shields had been installed in key areas including the cashier cage and some dining venues. Hand sanitizing stations are being prepared at entrances & social distancing will be encouraged inside the casino with signs on the floor.
Read more about what local casinos are implementing at Fox 10 Phoenix