There were three Las Vegas casino reopenings within 24 hours this week. On Wednesday, Oyo opened at 11am. That was followed by Tropicana and Rainbow Club opening this morning at 10am.

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None of these properties had the fanfare that earlier reopenings enjoyed. Tropicana is open, but with limited table game action and dining options. Oyo, formerly Hooters, has struggled in recent years but is trying to find a new identity. Rainbow Club is a slots-only casino in downtown Henderson that was closed for a remodel that coincided with the pandemic.

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Oyo reopening

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Oyo was the first of these three Las Vegas casinos to reopen. Its date was pushed back four times before becoming reality. The former Hooters property had two differences between my last visit in early 2020 and today. The Three Card Poker table was no longer on the floor. There is also a new 3:2 $1 video blackjack machine. Players may bet on up to three hands. This machine is pictured to the right. Note that it is not the Interblock machine by the door, which pays 6:5.

The biggest change is that nearly every blackjack table at Oyo pays 3:2. There are 11 of those tables with a $10 minimum bet. The only one that pays 6:5 has a $1 minimum bet. It pays even money on bets under $5. It is the last live $1 blackjack game in Las Vegas. The only other open table was $5 00 roulette.

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The only difference I found at Tropicana from my last visit is the sportsbook is now operated by William Hill. Otherwise, everything is the same. The only open tables were $5 Three Card Poker and $10 craps, 000 roulette and 6:5 blackjack. The pit with Asian table games and 3:2 blackjack was closed. Same for the high limit salon.

Public House was the only open restaurant I found on the property. Food is only available for takeout The Starbucks is also open.

Rainbow Club reopening

Rainbow Club in downtown Henderson reopened at the same time as Tropicana this morning. It is a slots-only casino owned by the same company as Emerald Island, which is next door to Rainbow Club. It offers good video poker games, a selection of slots and keno, as well as the Triple B restaurant, which is open 10am to 10pm daily.

Park MGM to reopen as smoke-free casino

The other Las Vegas reopening news this week is that Park MGM, formerly Monte Carlo, will reopen as a nonsmoking casino on September 30. This was expected as signs were spotted on the property in recent weeks disclosing this policy. It is the first Las Vegas Strip casino with a no smoking policy since 1991.

Anyone hoping to spend Memorial Day weekend at Tropicana Atlantic City will have to wait until the next Memorial Day in 2021.

Customers attempting to make online reservations get this message:

Unfortunately, there are no available rooms. Please try your search again for other dates.

And we even tried booking for June and July. Believe it or not, the first available date currently showing is Sept. 8. The rate is $59.

The coronavirus pandemic impacted Eldorado Resorts properties across the country.

The Tropicana AC team continues to discuss its reopening plans behind the scenes. However, we can assume Eldorado will be implementing similar practices in the Garden State as it does in states where its casinos reopened.

Tropicana AC post-pandemic: what might it look like

While the Trop is still locked, its parent companyis testing its health and safety protocols in Louisiana, where three casinos are back in business.

Company Release – 5/18/20: Eldorado Resorts to reopen three Louisiana Casinos at Noon CT Todayhttps://t.co/fnfmhL52Qo

— Eldorado Resorts Inc (@EldoradoGaming) May 18, 2020

In Lousiana, the company follows the regulations published by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

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In that state, gaming positions are limited to 50% of prior levels. And the patron count is set at 25% of maximum occupancy allowable.

The press release does mention the words “other markets,” though.

Anthony Carano, president and chief operating officer of Eldorado Resorts, commented on the plans:

“As we resume operations at our properties, the health and safety of our team members and guests is our number one priority. We have been working very hard over the last two months to prepare for the reopening of our casinos and we look forward to providing the outstanding service and hospitality experiences Eldorado is known for in a safe manner.”

Here is a look at some of the protocols that appear on the company website:

• Social distancing:Work together to practice social distancing throughout the property. Please refrain from congregating in groups.
• Hand washing:Please wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the property.
• Clean and sanitize:We are frequently sanitizing and cleaning all high-touch surfaces.
• Face masks:Team members will wear face masks and guests will be encouraged to do the same.

The NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement will likely post its own COVID-19 regulations for casinos. And a state Senate panel has a pair of bills that would enlist the NJ Health Department to set standards for Atlantic City casinos to meet before opening.

Tropicana impact beyond the casino floor

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The 125,000 square feet of gaming space is a small piece of the property though.

There are 2,300 plus empty hotel rooms. And The Quarter, a massive dining and entertainment space themed after Old Havana, is crying for customers.

Then there is the IMAX Theatre. A closed message holds the spot of future movie listings. For now, continue streaming at home.

As far as live entertainment, shows are rescheduled from previous dates:

• Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience: July 10
• Sister Sledge: July 18
• Little River Band: July 24

But how many people will be permitted in the showrooms once they reopen? That’s still an unknown.

The Trop hosts Saturday night fireworks on the Boardwalk every summer. Social distancing guidelines will likely prevent it from happening this year.

Of course, all of these decisions are in the hands of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. And as he notes, New Jersey is still in Stage 1 of reopening:

STAGE 3:

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This will depend on progress continuing from Stage 2.

This will include:
-Allowing shoppers to once again enter downtown and main street storefronts
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— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 18, 2020

Make Memorial Day a beach day for now

Memorial Day weekend typically marks the unofficial start of summer.

The good news is New Jersey beaches, including in Atlantic City, are open to beachgoers this weekend. As expected, restrictions will be in place.

However, sitting in front of the Tropicana is an option.

And while the slot machines are turned off, NJ online casinos are still open 24/7.

April online gaming revenue hit $80 million, a new all-time high. And it seems the regulars are visiting the Tropicana online casino.

The license holder reported nearly $6 million for the month, good enough for a 62.4% year-over-year increase. That number includes Virgin online casino.

But sooner or later, players will be back on the Tropicana casino floor.

So instead of thinking about being quarantined, think about the better days ahead.

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— Tropicana AC (@TropicanaAC) May 16, 2020