WinStar, like other casinos across the country, has been closed since mid-March because of the rapid spread of coronavirus. But just know that if you decide to head there soon, some things will be.
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The casino many in North Texas head to — the WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma — will reopen Wednesday.
WinStar, like other casinos across the country, has been closed since mid-March because of the rapid spread of coronavirus.
But just know that if you decide to head there soon, some things will be a little different.
You’ll have your temperature taken before you get to go inside. If it’s 100.4 or higher, you’ll be asked to go home and talk to your doctor.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said businesses everywhere are starting to reopen and he’s not surprised that WinStar is among them.
But he said he won’t plan a trip there with his mother-in-law, who is a fan of casinos, for about a month, just to see how it goes.
“They are going to figure this out,” he said. “We’ve got to begin to open this up again and just be careful.”
A note on the WinStar website lays out some changes:
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? The number of people inside will be no more than 25% the building’s capacity. And even though casinos traditionally never close, WinStar will shut its doors between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. every day for a “deep-cleaning of all areas of the gaming floor using electrostatic spraying techniques with EPA-certified chemicals.”
? Some electronic games will be moved. Poker, table games, bingo and off-track betting are suspended until further notice.
? People will be encouraged to social distance. To help with that, every other chair will be removed from electronic games.
? Hand sanitizer stations will be throughout the casino. Customers and employees alike will have to wear face masks or some face covering.
? And, when the occupancy limit is reached, the casino will let customers wait outside until they can enter.
Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja said North Texans should “make a wise decision” for themselves and their families if they decide to head to a casino.
“If you’re going to be out, make sure you social distance and wear a mask.”
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The Winstar World Casino and Resort won’t be quite the same when it reopens May 27th. Here are five things you need to know about what to expect.
1) Gaming changes
With questions surrounding dealer interactions and handing cards and chips back and forth, poker, table games and bingo have all been suspended, according to general manager Jack Parkinson. Promotions and casino events are suspended and some electronic games will be relocated to the Global Event Center.
2) It’ll be less crowded
The casino is opening at 25% capacity. Along with fewer guests come fewer amenities. Resort pools, cabanas and pool bars will be closed and valet service is suspended. There will be no complimentary drink stations. You can still get free water and soda at the bar.
3) Social distancing
From bars to restaurants and the gaming floor, you’ll see fewer chairs and fewer people.
“We have taken a good portion of the restaurant tables and chairs out,” Parkinson said.
Guests are advised to practice physical distancing leaving six feet between themselves and people not traveling with them while standing in lines, using elevators or moving around the property.
4) There will be a lot of cleaning
“We have sanitized the whole facility,” Parkinson said.
The casino will close every day from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for deep cleaning with electrostatic sprayers.
Frequently-touched areas like elevator buttons, hand rails, ATMs and gaming machines will be cleaned several times throughout the day. There will also be more hand sanitizer stations at guest and employee entrances.
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5) Health screenings
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Patrons and workers will have their temperature checked before entering the building, Parkinson said. If the temperature is more than 100.4° Fahrenheit, they’ll be asked to go home.
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More than 4,000 workers tested negative ahead of the opening, Parkinson said. Some workers will be tested again every two weeks. If a test yields a positive result, the worker will be sent home, given information on how to find treatment and will have to remain under quarantine before returning, Parkinson said.