But if betting on some tables used to be $10, it could change to $15, $20 or even $25.” “Of course, it all depends on the time of day and how busy we are at the time. “We are having to change the betting limits at the table games such as blackjack,” Temple said. Large social distancing signs are affixed to designated inactive slot machines throughout the casino, limiting the 1,700 slot machines in use to only 726.įor the 42 table games, the blackjack tables which normally allow stools for six players have been reduced to only seating for three people. A third identical station is located at the employee entrance before starting work shifts. “We know our patrons don’t like wearing masks, but they are still encouraged, though not required, except for staff,” Temple said.īefore entrance to the sports booking parlor in the pavilion or boarding the main casino on the gaming vessel, all patrons must walk through a thermal infrared monitoring system, which scans the identity and the temperature of guests for a wellness check.

each day to allow for additional cleaning before it reopens at 8 a.m. In addition to the deep cleaning and sanitizing at regular intervals, there are large round markers designating required six-feet social distancing throughout the property. However, Temple says nothing can compare to resulting mandatory changes required because of the COVID-19 crisis. 22, 1997, Blue Chip Casino has ridden the wave of many changes throughout the decades. Launched as northwest Indiana’s newest gaming boat on Aug.

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