Live Updates: Pritzker To Remove Mask Mandate
Gov. As of February 28, Pritzker announces the end of the helmet authority.
10 Feb. 2022
Every game in the position should be affected by this change. In the past, casinos required identification.
Rivers Casino has demand vaccination documentation as of January 3.
Dec. 23, 2021
The vaccine mandate that goes into effect on January 3 in Cook County may apply to RiversCasino in Des Plaines.
All domestic institutions in Cook County must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, as mandated by the Department of Public Health. This requirement includes indoor dining establishments, health facilities, and indoor entertainment venues that serve food and drinks.
Suburban County officials have decided to adopt the city-wide vaccination mandate announced by Lori Lightfoot on December 22nd. Similar measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 and the omicron variant are being implemented in other US cities such as Boston, Seattle, and Washington.
Illinois goes back to hide mandatory
August 27, 2021
Following Chicago, Illinois’ lead, an indoor mask mandate will be reinstated beginning on Monday, August 30. This means that all individuals, regardless of their vaccination status, will be required to wear masks in casinos.
At the moment, there are no existing limitations.
Today, Jumer & rsquo’s Casino shut its doors for & lSquo, upgrades, and RSquo.
23 August 2021
Jumer’s Casino and Hotel announced on social media that they will be closed on Monday, August 23, to complete system upgrades. They are expected to reopen on Tuesday, August 24, at 8 a.m.
The RockIsland game also serves the Quad Cities.
Today marks the opening of Jumer & rsquo’s poker room.
14 July 2021
The Jumer Casino and Hotel in Rock Island is excited to announce the reopening of its poker room after a temporary closure. The poker room will now be open from 4 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday through Sunday.
Bally’s Corporation has just purchased a casino located near the Iowa state border.
The two other poker rooms in Illinois can be found at Grand Victoria Casino Elgin and Hollywood Casino Aurora.
Notice dealers are sought after, and more: Rivers Casino is expanding and hiring 400 people.
The casino in Des Plaines must recruit 400 employees by the upcoming spring.
The start of games in Illinois on June 11 has created challenges for the staff, particularly at Rivers.
The facility is getting ready to introduce 725 new gaming positions, including a 22-table poker room, as part of the Rivers Casino expansion. Walk-in interviews are being held every Wednesday. Visit this link for job opportunities at Rivers.
Corey Wise, the General Manager of Rivers Casino, announced that dealers can expect to earn a minimum of $55,000 in their first year. Additionally, non-tipped employees at Rivers are guaranteed a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
All casinos in Illinois reopen to total occupancy, along with the state of Chicago.
Illinois entered Phase 5 on June 11, marking a return to normalcy as all businesses, events, venues, and more are now permitted to operate at full capacity.
Even though Illinois casinos are allowed to be open 24/7 at full capacity, it is recommended to still take precautions for health and safety. Safety protocols are in place at all casinos. Illinois and Quebec both offer a total of 10 different games.
- Alton, Argosy
- DraftKings operates out of Casino Queen in East St. Louis.
- Elgin, Queen Victoria
- Harrah’s Joliet
- Metropolis, Harrah & rsquo
- Aurora Hollywood
- Hollywood diva
- Jumer’s on Rock Island
- East Peoria Dice – Line A
- Casino Rivers, Des Plaines
Obtain a complimentary beverage
Casinos Aurora Hollywood and Argosy Alton are joining Gov. JB Pritzker’s vaccination incentive program by offering a free drink to patrons who show proof of vaccination.
Queen Victoria opens the poker game room.
7 June 2021
Queen Victoria Casino announced on Facebook on Friday, June 4th that they will be opening their poker room without delay.
The poker room is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, but closed and locked on Mondays and Tuesdays.
To secure a seat, poker players in Illinois are advised to call 1-847-531-7753 to reserve a chair.
The poker room at Hollywood Casino Aurora started operating on May 21. It is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
The poker room at Jumer’s has not been given a current status update.
Most Illinois games don’t require a face.
24 May 2021
Illinois casinos have taken to social media to announce their compliance with the latest CDC guidelines, which state that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer mandated to wear face shields while gaming. The featured games are:
- Argosy
- At Casino Queen, DraftKings
- Queen Victoria
- Metropolis, Harrah & rsquo
- Harrah’s Joliet
- Aurora Hollywood
- Hollywood diva
- Jumer’s
- Par-A-Dice
- Casino Rivers
Queen Victoria Casino mask policy
May 21, 2021
The mask policy at Queen Victoria Casino in Elgin has been revised to adhere to the latest CDC recommendations.
Queen Victoria Casino has revised its policies to allow guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit without wearing a mask. Once you have completed the full vaccination course and it has been two weeks since your final dose, you can enjoy your visit without a mask.
Queen Victoria’s announcement did not clarify whether a vaccination card would be necessary. Individuals who have not completed their vaccination process must wear a face mask.
Friday will see the opening of the poker room at Hollywood Casino Aurora.
18 May 2021
The reopening of the poker room at Hollywood Casino Aurora has been announced by General Manager Greg Moore for Friday, May 21.
Moore shared in a Facebook video that there will be limited seating until they bring on more staff. He also urged Illinois casino-goers to sign up in advance before Friday.
These are the key details:
- There are no meals on the desks.
- Refreshments are acceptable.
- Faces are necessary.
- There are eight seats at each table.
- The bad beat could potentially start again at $43,198, where it left off.
Queen Victoria Casino has announced on its Facebook page on May 14 that it is working towards opening its poker room.
The poker room at Jumer’s has not been recently updated.
Illinois will begin a new opening period, adding capacity at casinos, and the CDC relaxes mask recommendations.
14 May 2021
Illinois appears to have greener grass and a brighter sky as it reached its final stage of reopening on May 14.
During the “bridge phase”, capacity limits in most retail environments, including casinos, increase to 60%.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday that vaccinated individuals are exempt from capacity restrictions. For instance, a restaurant table can seat more than ten people as long as they are vaccinated.
Starting Friday, the capacity for spectator events will increase from 25% to 60%. The White Sox and Chicago Cubs will implement this change for home games starting May 24. Furthermore, Governor JB Pritzker announced during a press conference on Thursday that the Cubs and White Sox will offer exclusive seating for vaccinated fans at Wrigley and Guaranteed Rate fields.
According to Tom Swoik, director of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, Illinois casinos have been given the go-ahead to reopen poker rooms and buffets. The final decision on when to do so will be up to each individual casino.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed on Thursday that the CDC has relaxed its mask guidelines, allowing vaccinated individuals to go without a face mask in most situations.
Those who have been vaccinated according to guidelines are free to participate in any indoor or outdoor activity of any size without the need for a mask or physical distancing.
State officials expect that the state will be completely reopened by June 11th.
Next week, Illinois will enter the & lsquo, bridge the phase, and the RSC.
May 6, 2021
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has announced that the state will begin the opening phase on May 14, with a full reopening scheduled for June 11. This was revealed during a recent press conference.
The “Bridge Phase” brings us one step closer to full reopening, with capacity guidelines increasing from 50% to 60%.
The state’s plan does not address casinos directly, but we should gather more information on how the bridge phase will affect casino capacity when we reach that point.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently stated her goal to fully reopen Chicago by July 4th.
The DraftKings game is reopening now.
23 January 2021
On Saturday morning, DraftKings and Argosy Casino at Casino Queen officially opened, bringing all 10 casinos in Illinois back into operation.
Games in Joliet reopen
January 21, 2021, and a non-breaking space.
Based on their individual Facebook pages, Hollywood Casino Joliet and Joliet Harrah’s are scheduled to reopen on Friday morning.
Eighty percent of casinos in Illinois have reopened, but Argosy Casino Alton and DraftKings at Casino Queen are still closed.
Region 4 in Illinois currently has the poorest healthcare area.
Reopening of the Hawthorne Race Course
20 January 2021
Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney announced its reopening via Twitter on Wednesday evening. The horse racetrack, situated in Region 10, has now met Illinois’ Tier 2 guidelines. The venue is home to PointsBetSportsbook and six off-track betting (OTB) sites.
The PointsBet Sportsbook located at Club Hawthorne is now open for business again!
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On January 20, 2021, PointsBet Illinois shared the following information.
Jan. 19, 2021
As of Tuesday, Casino Rivers, Hollywood Casino Aurora, and Queen Victoria Casino Elgin are now open for business.
Par-A-Dice Casino, Metropolis Casino, Harrah’s Casino, and Jumer’s Casino & Hotel have been included in the list of operating casinos in Illinois.
Therefore, six out of ten games in Illinois have now reopened their windows.
As of now, Casino Queen, DraftKings, Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Joliet, and Joliet Harrah’s are not in compliance with Illinois’ Tier 2 guidelines. However, they will be permitted to reopen once they adhere to these guidelines.
Based on COVID-19 data, it is probable that the casinos in Joliet will reopen before the Casino Queen, DraftKings, and Argosy Casino Alton in Region 4.
January 15, 2021
Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, and Harrah’s Metropolis Casino reopened at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th.
However, Hollywood Casino Joliet has decided to delay its reopening on Friday. It is working towards meeting Tier 2 standards, so it is important to remain vigilant.
Once Region 7 meets Tier 2 guidelines, Harrah’s in Joliet will be able to reopen as well.
Currently, we do not have any language borrowed from any other game.
January 15, 2021
Governor J.B. Pritzker addressed the shift from Tier 3 to Tier 2 on Friday, noting the detection of the first UK strain in Chicago. Despite this, he approved the advancement of certain regions to Tier 2, which would enable limited capacity for some events to proceed.
14 January 2021
While it is not yet confirmed, there are indications that multiple casinos in Illinois may reopen on Friday.
Pritzker has announced that regions that adhere to certain COVID-19 guidelines have the opportunity to progress from Tier 3 to Tier 2 and eventually to Tier 1, where casinos can operate at 25% capacity.
As of now, Par-A-Dice Casino, Hollywood Casino Joliet, Joliet Harrah’s, and Jumer’s Casino & Hotel are set to reopen on Friday.
The Hollywood diva has indicated that it may reopen on Friday, while Par-A-Dice has reportedly told its employees to expect to return to work on the same day.
January 6th, 2021
Governor JB Pritzker offered a ray of hope as Illinois’ COVID-19 statistics displayed a small improvement.
He stated that they are working towards reopening everything as quickly as possible and are generally moving in the right direction.
In Illinois, games are seen as the second tier of alternatives, following indoor dining as the first tier. We are currently operating at the third tier.
In order to move back to Tier 2, regions must maintain an event positivity rate below 8% for an extended period of time.
As of the latest update, the statewide positivity rate is 8.4%. If we move back to Tier 2, casinos may have the opportunity to reopen at 25% capacity.
He mentioned his anticipation of seeing how the Christmas and New Year’s holidays unfold in terms of indoor dining. He expressed confidence that we will reach that point soon.
I am excited to see the numbers two months into the new year.
December 2020.
23 December 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker announced during his live update on the coronavirus pandemic that restaurants, including casinos, would be closed for an extended period of time.
Dec. 11.