Live Updates: Pritzker To Remove Mask Mandate
Gov. As of February 28, Pritzker announces the end of the helmet authority.
10 Feb. 2022
This should affect every game in the position. Originally, casinos required faces.
Rivers Casino has demand vaccination documentation as of January 3.
Dec. 23, 2021
The vaccine mandate effective from January 3 in Cook County might be applicable to RiversCasino in Des Plaines.
The Cook County Department of Public Health has declared that all domestic institutions must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This mandate applies to all indoor dining establishments, health facilities, and indoor entertainment venues serving food and drinks.
Suburban County officials have chosen to follow Lori Lightfoot’s Dec. 22 announcement of a city-wide vaccination mandate. Other US cities like Boston, Seattle, and Washington are also implementing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and the omicron variant.
Illinois goes back to hide mandatory
August 27, 2021
Emulating Chicago, Illinois will reimpose an indoor mask mandate starting Monday, Aug. 30. This implies that everyone, irrespective of their vaccination status, must wear masks in casinos.
Currently, there are no potential limitations in place.
Today, Jumer & rsquo’s Casino shut its doors for & lSquo, upgrades, and RSquo.
23 August 2021
Over the weekend, Jumer’s Casino and Hotel announced on social media that they would be closing the establishment on Monday, August 23, to complete system upgrades. They plan to resume operations on Tuesday, August 24, at 8 a.m.
The QuadCities are also served by the RockIsland game.
Today marks the opening of Jumer & rsquo’s poker room.
14 July 2021
The Jumer & rsquo casino and hotel on Rock Island has announced the reopening of its poker room after several months. The poker room will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday through Sunday.
Bally’s Corporation recently acquired the casino along the Iowa state line.
Grand Victoria Casino Elgin and Hollywood Casino Aurora are the locations of the two other poker rooms in Illinois.
Notice dealers are sought after, and more: Rivers Casino is expanding and hiring 400 people.
The blackjack in Des Plaines needs to hire 400 workers by next spring.
The commencement of games in Illinois on June 11 has placed a burden on the staff, especially at Rivers.
The facility is also preparing to launch 725 new gaming positions, part of which includes a 22-table poker room as part of the Rivers Casino expansion. Rivers is conducting walk-in interviews every Wednesday. Check out this link for job opportunities at Rivers.
Corey Wise, the General Manager of Rivers Casino, revealed that dealers earn at least $55,000 in their first year. Earlier this month, Rivers also stated that non-tipped employees receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
All casinos in Illinois reopen to total occupancy, along with the state of Chicago.
Illinois transitioned into Phase 5 on June 11, signaling a return to a semblance of normalcy. This phase allows all businesses, events, venues, and the like to operate at full capacity.
Despite the fact that all Illinois casinos can operate 24/7 at full capacity, it is advisable to exercise health and safety precautions. Safety measures are implemented. There are 10 games offered in Illinois and Quebec:
- Alton, Argosy
- DraftKings is housed at Casino Queen in East St. Louis.
- Elgin, Queen Victoria
- Harrah’s Joliet
- Metropolis, Harrah & rsquo
- Aurora Hollywood
- Hollywood diva
- Jumer & rsquo on Rock Island
- Line A – Dice in East Peoria
- Casino Rivers, Des Plaines
Obtain a complimentary beverage
Casinos Aurora Hollywood and Argosy Alton are participating in Gov. JB Pritzker’s vaccination incentive program by providing a complimentary drink to customers who can provide proof of vaccination.
Queen Victoria opens the poker game room.
7 June 2021
On Friday, June 4, Queen Victoria Casino revealed through a Facebook post that they plan to open the poker room immediately.
From Wednesday to Sunday, the poker room is possibly open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, it will be closed and locked on every Monday and Tuesday.
Poker players in Illinois are encouraged to reserve a chair by calling 1 – 847-531-7753.
The poker room at Hollywood Casino Aurora commenced operations on May 21. It is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
The status of Jumer’s poker room has not been updated.
Most Illinois games don’t require a face.
24 May 2021
Most Illinois casinos have announced on social media that they are now adhering to the latest CDC guidelines. According to these guidelines, fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a face shield. The games include:
- 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 updated to align with the most recent CDC guidelines.
Queen Victoria Casino has updated its guidelines: guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear a mask. If you have completed the full course of the vaccine and it has been two weeks since your final dose, you can enjoy your visit mask-free.
Queen Victoria’s announcement failed to specify if a vaccination card needs to be shown. Those who haven’t finished their immunization process are required to wear a face mask.
Friday will see the opening of the poker room at Hollywood Casino Aurora.
18 May 2021
GregMoore, the general manager, has announced that the poker room at Hollywood Casino Aurora will reopen on Friday, May 21.
In a Facebook video, Moore announced that there won’t be many chairs available until they hire more employees. Prior to Friday, he encouraged patrons of Illinois casinos to add their names to the list.
Here are the essential details:
- The desks have no meal on them.
- Refreshments are acceptable.
- Faces are necessary.
- Each table seats eight people.
- The bad beat may begin where it ended, at $43,198.
According to an announcement on May 14 on the casino’s Facebook page, Queen Victoria Casino is making efforts to open its poker room.
The status of Jumer’s poker room has not been updated.
Illinois will begin a new opening period, adding capacity at casinos, and the CDC relaxes mask recommendations.
14 May 2021
The grass seems greener and the sky brighter in Illinois. The state entered its final stage of reopening on May 14.
In the “bridge phase”, most retail environments, including casinos, see a rise in capacity limits to 60%.
Chicago Major Lori Lightfoot stated on Thursday that vaccinated individuals are not subjected to power restrictions. As an example, a bistro table can accommodate more than ten people provided they are immunized.
The capacity for spectator events will increase from 25% to 60% starting Friday. The White Sox and Chicago Cubs will begin this adjustment for home games beginning May 24. Additionally, Gov. JB Pritzker announced in a Thursday press conference that the Cubs and White Sox will provide exclusive seating for vaccinated fans at Wrigley and Guaranteed Rate fields.
Tom Swoik, the director of Illinois Casino Gaming Association, informed Play Illinois this week that Illinois casinos have permission to reopen poker rooms and buffets. However, the decision to do so ultimately lies with the individual casinos. So, when will poker rooms in Illinois reopen?
On Thursday, the CDC eased its mask guidelines, stating that those who are vaccinated can forgo wearing a face mask in most scenarios. This was confirmed by CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
Anyone who has received the recommended vaccinations can participate in any indoor or outdoor activity, regardless of its size, without needing to wear a mask or practice physical distancing.
State officials anticipate that the state will be fully reopened by June 11th.
Next week, Illinois will enter the & lsquo, bridge the phase, and the RSC.
May 6, 2021
According to JB Pritzker, Gov. Illinois will initiate the opening phase on May 14 as announced at a recent press conference, with a full opening planned for June 11.
The “Bridge Phase” is just one step away from complete reopening. During this phase, most capacity guidelines would rise from 50% to 60%.
The state’s plan does not specifically mention casinos, but we should learn more about how the bridge phase impacts casino capacity once we get there.
Recently, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her aim to completely reopen Chicago by July 4.
The DraftKings game is reopening now.
23 January 2021
As of Saturday morning, DraftKings and Argosy Casino at Casino Queen have commenced operations. This marks the official reopening of all 10 casinos in Illinois.
Games in Joliet reopen
January 21, 2021, and non-breaking space,
According to their respective Facebook pages, Hollywood Casino Joliet and Joliet Harrah’s are set to reopen on Friday morning.
Eight out of 10 casinos in Illinois have reopened. However, Argosy Casino Alton and DraftKings at Casino Queen remain closed.
The reason for that is because Region 4 currently has the worst healthcare area in Illinois.
Reopening of the Hawthorne Race Course
20 January 2021
Via Twitter, Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney announced its reopening on Wednesday evening. The horse racetrack, located in Region 10, has recently met the Tier 2 guidelines of Illinois. It hosts PointsBetSportsbook and six off-track betting (OTB) sites.
The PointsBet Sportsbook at Club Hawthorne has reopened!
For complete details, please refer to the image below👇 pic.twitter.com/Y5kCIB0n14
From PointsBet Illinois on January 20, 2021.
Jan. 19, 2021
As of Tuesday, Casino Rivers, Hollywood Casino Aurora, and Queen Victoria Casino Elgin have reopened.
Par-A-Dice Casino, Metropolis, Harrah & rsquo, and Jumer’s Casino & Hotel are added to the list of open casinos in Illinois.
As a result, six out of ten games in Illinois have since reopened their windows.
Currently, Casino Queen, DraftKings, Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Joliet, and Joliet Harrah & rsquo, s do not comply with Illinois’ Tier 2 guidelines. However, they are allowed to reopen once they meet these guidelines.
COVID-19 metrics suggest that the casinos in Joliet are likely to reopen before the Casino Queen, DraftKings, and Argosy Casino Alton in Region 4.
January 15, 2021
On Saturday, Jan. 16, at 8 a.m., Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, and Harrah’s Metropolis Casino reopened their doors.
Nonetheless, Hollywood Casino Joliet has paused its plans to reopen on Friday. It claims to be on the verge of meeting Tier 2 standards, so stay vigilant.
Harrah’s in Joliet would also be able to reopen once Region 7 meets Tier 2 guidelines.
At present, we do not have any terminology from any other game.
January 15, 2021
On Friday, Governor JBPritzker discussed the transition from Tier 3 to Tier 2. He also mentioned the discovery of the first UK strain in Chicago. Despite this, he permitted certain areas to progress to Tier 2, which would allow some games to continue with a 25% capacity.
14 January 2021
It’s not official yet, but it appears that several casinos in Illinois could be reopening on Friday.
Pritzker states that any region meeting specific COVID-19 guidelines could move from Tier 3, Tier 2, to Tier 1, where casinos are allowed to open at 25% capacity.
At the time of writing, Par-A-Dice Casino, Hollywood Casino Joliet, Joliet Harrah’s, and Jumer’s Casino & Hotel are scheduled to reopen on Friday.
The Hollywood diva has announced the possibility of reopening on Friday, while Par-A-Dice has allegedly informed its employees to anticipate resuming work on the same day.
January 6, 2021, and nbsp
Gov. JB Pritzker provided a glimmer of hope as Illinois’ COVID-19 numbers showed slight improvement.
“He said, “We indeed aim to reopen everything as soon as we can. Generally, we are moving in the right direction.”
Games are considered the second level of workarounds in Illinois, with indoor dining being the first level. Currently, we are in the third level.
To return to Tier 2, regions may need to keep their event positivity rate under 8% for a prolonged duration.
The current statewide positivity rate stands at 8.4% as per the latest update. Casinos could potentially reopen at 25% capacity if we transition back to Tier 2.
“We are looking forward to observing how the Christmas and New Year’s holidays proceed,” he mentioned in context of indoor dining. “I am confident that we will reach there soon,” he added.
It will be thrilling to observe the figures after two months have elapsed since the beginning of the new year.
December 2020.
23 December 2020
During Gov. JB Pritzker’s live update on the coronavirus pandemic, he suggested that restaurants, including casinos, would be closed for several weeks.
Dec. 11.