Detroit’s three commercial casinos will face some of the most restrictive measures in the country when they’re finally allowed to end their COVID-19 shutdown.
Detroit’s three casinos learned Monday that they will be restricted to just 15% of their respective Fire Department-mandated maximum capacities during the “initial reopening” after their pandemic lockdown, which has been in place since mid-March.
Casinos also won’t be allowed to operate their poker rooms, while most other table games will be limited to three players apiece, with four players allowed at roulette and mini-baccarat tables, and six allowed at craps tables. Dice must be disinfected for each new craps shooter and all dealers must wear masks and/or face shields.
The casinos’ new sportsbooks – which were in action for about a week before the lockdown commenced – will have to keep customers six feet apart at all times.