Las Vegas reopening is seeing more visitors and locals as casinos and restaurants cautiously begin to reopen their doors. Many restaurants remain closed but most are beginning to reopen with social distancing in mind. On casino floors, you can expect to see employees wearing PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and spacing between slot machines and table games. But in uncertain times of Covid-19 and the allure of Las Vegas as it reopens there are some changes taking place here that seem to be a step in the right direction.
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Covid 4% Fee
Yes, they tried to do it. A 4% Covid Fee on your bill at some restaurants on the strip. But with much backlash on social media they quickly decided that this was not a good idea and recanted on trying to add sencless fees to your bill.
Las Vegas Protests
As protests are a thing now. You can expect to see them pop up from time to time here in Las Vegas. Peace as it seems, they can be unpredictable but for the most part here in Las Vegas the police are working hard to manage the crowed without any major incidents. Bravo for peaceful protests, we support your cause. Having been to the first Las Vegas Protest I can tell you that the citizens of Las Vegas are showing up to voice their concerns for justice.
First Non Smoking Hotel in Las Vegas
That’s right, Las Vegas is looking to enforce a no smoking policy at Park MGM. What was the old Monte Carlo hotel casino has been remodeled into the Park MGM. MGM resorts is looking to flagship first Non Smoking Casino on the strip. Las Vegas has been known for smoke if you got’em anywhere you can in sin city. But, times are changing with Covid-19 in the forefront of everyones mind. That is only seem fitting to try a non smoking casino to see if infection rates decrease with a no smoking policy at a major casino. We’ll keep you informed as how this look in the coming weeks are Park MGM begins it’s reopening soon.
Social Distancing
Social distancing is encouraged throughout the Las Vegas casinos and downtown Fremont Street. Most people that we have seen are doing there best to social distance themselves here with markers on the walkways to remind us to stay 6 feet away from each other. But this is Vegas and as more people begin to come here social distancing is not going to remain possible with the amount of foot traffic that comes through here.
Not Everything is Open Yet
During this reopening week in Las Vegas not everything is open just yet. Most people that are coming here are spending more time gambling and eating where they can. Live entertainment is not here just yet. Fremont Street was going to begin it’s live entertainment but since has decided to hold off until Phase 3 of reopening. Fremont Street has three sound stages that host live music acts that perform most days of the week.
For the most part, Las Vegas is taking a cautious effort into reopening responsibly. Wearing a mask may be required when gambling at a table in a Las Vegas Casino. The Gaming Commission is taking extra measures to ensure the safety of employees and guests. This comes to no surprise as people gather in large groups that a possible infection my happen again. But to be on the safe side Las Vegas hotels and casinos to have PPE on hand for you to use for your protection.