There will be no craps games, roulette games, poker games, poker rooms, and the numbers of slots will be reduced. The casino plans to re-open the casino gaming floor, and supporting food and beverage outlets around the casino – though both will be at a much smaller capacity due to social distancing restrictions. Charlie Baker’s re-opening plan, and that will come no sooner than July 6.
Casinos in Massachusetts will be opening in Phase 3 of Gov. The news comes just one week after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted 5-0 on June 23 to accept the opening procedures for its casino licensees, including Encore. Encore Boston Harbor shared some good news and some bad news on Monday afternoon – stating they would look to begin re-opening procedures no sooner than July 6, but also that they would have to furlough up to 3,000 employees to be able to open this summer.
