It’s like the ’Twilight Zone,’” Sarris said. “Without the lights, the place has been eerie. Visitors will be required to park their own vehicles. During the initial re-opening, The Spa & Salon, hotel pool, fitness club, business center and valet service are temporarily suspended. There are other exceptions to the welcome mat. Like many other big entertainment venues up and down the state, no shows will return as of yet. It’s not going to be as fun, but it will be safe,” Sarris explained. “You’re not going to see crowds in bars, crowds in restaurants. Outside dining will also be available at casino eateries Tony’s and the Daily Grill.

A maximum of four people may sit at each gaming, bar or restaurant table. Half the slot machines have been deactivated. “It’s going to be airy and light - especially on the gaming floor,” Sarris said. High-roller areas have been divided to space these VIPs out.

Social distancing will be expected throughout the grounds, and guests will find many signs throughout the casino about that. If they fail the secondary screening, they won’t be allowed entry, according to Sarris. The scrutiny will also be given to prospective guests coughing profusely. Anyone with a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit will be taken to a private area for a secondary screening to determine the first test’s accuracy. There will be no exceptions.Ĭustomers will have their temperatures read by thermal cameras. “We’re going to be very strict about this,” Sarris said, adding he’s “beefed up” security to ensure guests follow the rules. Twelve hundred were furloughed.Ībove all changes, masks will be required. All 2,000 employees are returning, with the exception of 20 staffers over age 65 who chose not to, Sarris said. Guests will find hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the casino, including the main floor, hotel lobby, restaurants, elevators and entrances for both patrons and employees.

Shift changes add to the cleaning protocol for handheld radios, cellphones and engineering tools. Every time dealers leave the tables, their cards, chips and whatever other high-touch objects will be cleaned off. The Rohnert Park casino, which opened in 2013, will undergo “around-the-clock” electrostatic spraying designed to kill viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Described as hospital grade–type disinfecting, “clean” is the operative word for the reopening of the 680,000-square-foot resort and casino.

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