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The world has been slumped with the rampant novel coronavirus that has claimed many lives in the world. To combat the spread of the coronavirus the world leaders initiated lockdowns in every aspect of the economy.
This has led to the closure of many businesses along with some casinos in Ohio. Since the start of lockdown in the USA, many casinos in Ohio have not been operating. And that has led to massive losses economically.
Nevertheless, the Ohio State has recorded 38,476 and 2,377 deaths ever since the eruption of the virus. But these numbers did not change the mind of the state Governor. Mike DeWine went on and announce the reopening of businesses and casinos.
This announcement came after the state casinos and businesses closed doors in mid-March in the wake of the global pandemic. The Ohio states consist of four complete casinos. These include Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo along with seven racinos, which were closed on March 14.
However, with no gambling money coming into the coffers, casinos are now falling nearly $400 million behind last year when it comes to revenue generation.
The gaming revenues through generated during the end of May amounted to $410.8 million a massive low from $810 million in the same period in 2019.
The casinos in Ohio took off last month without any players within the casino premises. Rather gamblers were recommended to place their bets online.
Different Gambling Experience at Ohio Casinos
The gambling experience that is being offered by the casinos and racinos in Ohio will offer a different experience like what patrons were used to prior to the coronavirus pandemic crisis.
The casinos’ properties will be required to follow all the safety rules to prevent gamblers and casino croupiers from being exposed to the deadly virus. These safety rules have been put in place by the authorities.
Under the safety rules, most casinos and racinos employees will have to stay six feet apart only if a barrier is used across the casino properties. Moreover, they will also have to use facemasks or any other form of facial coverings.
In addition, casinos and racinos will have to make sure that they scan anyone entering their gambling premises. This is to make sure that the visitors do not have Covid-19 symptoms. To maintain a hygienic place gambling space will be required to remove some seats at the gaming table and close some slot machines.
This is to provide the required social distance between patrons and the casinos’ croupiers.
Final Thoughts
The Ohio casinos are making sure that everything is in place before they open doors. for gamblers to come and place their real money bets. Gamblers will face the new normal at most casinos in the state of Ohio.
This is to make sure that they comply with the public health orders and recommendations along with some additional safety protocols.
FAQs
[accordiongroup id=”452″][accordion group=”452″ title=”What is the Ohio State know for?” active=”true”]The state is known for its academic consistency for its Ohio State Buckeyes, which is the state’s sports program. [/accordion][accordion group=”452″ title=”How many casinos are in the Ohio State?” active=””]The Ohio State encompasses eleven casinos and racinos. These include massive four casinos, which are Horseshoe Casinos in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Hollywood Casinos in Columbus and Toledo. Moreover, there are also seven racetracks that provide casino gaming called racinos.[/accordion][accordion group=”452″ title=”When did Ohio get casinos?” active=””]In 2009, voters approved four casino and racinos to be available in Ohio State. On 14 May 2012, the first-ever resort casino was officially opened in Cleveland and it is called the Horseshoe Casino.[/accordion][accordion group=”452″ title=”Are Slot machines legal in Ohio State?” active=””]There were little gambling activities in Ohio before real money gambling became legal. Horseracing was also legal but later on, slots were also added to the list.[/accordion][accordion group=”452″ title=”Can you gamble online in Ohio?” active=””]There are no laws in Ohio that are against online gambling, as such there are no regulations that barre online casinos in the state.[/accordion][/accordiongroup]