Gamers have another casino they can visit again. Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner will reopen its doors to the public today.
Casino officials say gaming operation at the casino will resume today at 1:00 p.m.
The casino will be limited to 25% occupancy and reduced hours. Other casino amenities including restaurants, bars, and live entertainment will remain closed for now.
“As we reopen our doors, the health and safety of our customers, our team members and the community will be our highest priority,” said Vince Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Operations for Boyd Gaming. “Throughout our property, we have implemented comprehensive safety protocols that meet or exceed the guidelines set forth by local, state and federal health officials. We are excited for the opportunity to reopen Treasure Chest, and we look forward to offering our customers an enjoyable – and safe – entertainment experience.”
We are excited to announce the opening of Treasure Chest Casino on May 20. Our doors will open at 1pm. Some of our property amenities and favorite restaurants will be limited for the time being including the temporary closure of our table games. Details:https://t.co/FunbSJaTW3 pic.twitter.com/8srqRAV8wc
— Treasure Chest (@tchestcasino) May 18, 2020Casino staff will also implement new cleaning and personal protection procedures including:
• Mandatory face coverings and temperature checks for all team members;
• Social distancing requirements and capacity restrictions across all customer and team member areas, including casino floors and restaurants;
• Enhanced cleaning and sanitation of all high-touch surfaces, including door handles, gaming machines, table games, handrails and elevator buttons;
• Increased placement of hand sanitizer dispensers throughout our properties;
• Required training for all team members on our safety protocols.
