Last updated Dec. 14.

The uncontrollable spread of COVID-19 has made it very difficult for the US casino industry to function in most states. Across the country, casinos are limiting the number of customers on their floors or are closing their doors to casual and experts bettors in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Casinos were particularly hard hit in the spring, when most were forced to shutter. On March 19, the American Gaming Associationissued a release on the crisis. AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said:

With a spike of coronavirus cases in the fall of 2020, casinos are once again being forced to shut down in many states. Most casinos remain open in some respect, but that will likely change.

Though many gamblers will turn to horse betting, online casinos and online poker, our staff at PlayUSA wants to keep you up to date with a list of casino properties that have suspended operations in the wake of this global pandemic.

Alabama casinos

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Charles Town, WV. With 2,500 slots, live poker, over 75 tables, live thoroughbred racing and 7 delicious dining options, the Hollywood treatment is. The casino is open from 8-4 a.m. Daily with the casino entrance being closed at 3:30 a.m. The facility is deep cleaned and sanitized from 4-8 a.m. From the Web Powered by Ex-White House Physician Makes Bold Claim About Biden's Health. The Casino will be open from 8 a.m. We will close from 4 a.m. To deep clean, sanitize and disinfect the facility. Will there be a limited capacity? Yes, per the PGBB Reopening guidelines, we are required to limit our occupancy to 50%. Charles Town Races & Casino is probably the #1 reason people come to Charles Town! We live close enough that it's a convenient, fun 'night out' and something different to do.

Wind Creek casinos in the state are open with some restrictions.

Arizona casinos

Most Arizona casinos are open subject to general COVID restrictions in the state. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is currently closed, and Casino del Sol closed for the rest of 2020 starting on Dec. 7.

Arkansas casinos

Arkansas casinos are open, with some restrictions.

Latest report on Arkansas casinos here.

California casinos

California is currently under a stay-at-home order and capacity restrictions in most regions. However, most California tribal casinos are currently open with a variety of restrictions that don’t always line up with state guidelines. More on that here.

Card rooms closed on Nov. 30 for three weeks

Colorado casinos

Casinos in Colorado mostly remain open, but some such as Ute Mountain Casino Hotel have opted to close temporarily. Table games are shut down in some other casinos. More on that at PlayColorado.

Connecticut casinos

The state’s two casinos, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort, are both open with restrictions. As of the week of Dec. 1, Foxwoods announced even further restrictions and temporary closing of some hotel areas.

Latest report on casinos in Connecticut here.

Delaware casinos

The three Delaware casinos are currently open with some restrictions

• Delaware Park
• Dover Downs
• Harrington Casino and Raceway

Florida casinos

All of Florida’s casinos are currently open with varying restrictions.

Idaho casinos

Most Idaho casinos remain open.

Illinois casinos

All casinos in Illinois are closed as of Nov. 20 under an order from Gov. JB Pritzker. Visit PlayIllinois for more updates.

Indiana casinos

Indiana casinos mostly remain open, with some restrictions. Visit PlayIndiana for more updates.

Iowa casinos

All Iowa casinos are currently open, but with restrictions.

More on casinos in Iowa here.

Kansas casinos

Kansas casinos remain open for now.

Kentucky racing

There are no casinos in Kentucky.

Louisiana casinos

Most Louisiana casinos remain open, but at limited capacity.

More information here on casinos in Louisiana.

Maine casinos

Maine casinos are open but must close earlier than usual. More on casinos in Maine here.

Maryland casinos

Maryland casinos are open, with restrictions. However, infections in Maryland via casinos have drawn some scrutiny.

Massachusetts casinos

Massachusetts’ three casinos — Plainridge Park, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor — are all open, with restrictions. More from PlayMA here.

Michigan casinos

Michigan’s three commercial casinos are currently closed:

• MGM Grand
• Greektown Casino
• MotorCity Casino

Some tribal casinos have also closed their doors for now.

Minnesota casinos

Native American tribes with casinos remain open for now, with restrictions. More here.

Mississippi casinos

All 26 of the state’s casinos remain open.

Missouri casinos

Missouri casinos are all open, with varying restrictions.

Montana casinos

Some of Montana’s tribal casinos are closed. There are restrictions that limit capacity in casinos in the state.

Nevada casinos

Casinos in the state and in Las Vegas remain largely open, but at reduced capacity. These include Palazzo, for example, where rooms are closed seven days a week but the casino floor remains open. More from PlayNevadahere and more on Las Vegas specifically can be found here.

New Hampshire casinos

There is no word yet on when casinos in New Hampshire will reopen.

New Jersey casinos

Atlantic City casinos continue to stay open, with restrictions. Of course, online casinos in New Jersey, are still running.

New Mexico casinos

Worsening conditions in New Mexico have led to almost all casinos being closed. More here.

New York casinos

All New York casinos, both commercial and tribal, remain open for now.

North Carolina casinos

The only two casinos in North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino are currently open.

North Dakota casinos

Tribal casinos are generally open in North Dakota, although it is on a case by case basis.

Ohio casinos

Ohio casinos remain open, but are subject to a curfew.

Oklahoma casinos

Almost all Oklahoma casinos are currently open.

Oregon casinos

Most tribal casinos in Oregon remain open, with restrictions. Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City is one that has closed temporarily.

Pennsylvania casinos

PA casinos are temporarily closed for a three-week pause that began Dec. 12. Updates From PlayPennsylvania here.

Rhode Island casinos

The two Rhode Island casinos, Twin River Casino in Lincoln and Tiverton, closed for two weeks starting Nov. 30.

South Dakota casinos

Many South Dakota casinos have closed because of worsening COVID cases in the state, but a few remain open.

Texas casinos

Texas casinos are currently open.

Washington casinos

The state’s tribal casinos all remain open with restrictions.

West Virginia casinos

All five of West Virginia’s casinos remain open, with restrictions.

Wisconsin casinos

Tribal casinos are open or closed on a case by case basis. More here.

Wyoming casinos

Wyoming casinos are currently closed.

statement by scott saunders, vice president & general manager, on the reopening of hollywood casino at charles town races

Social Distancing

• The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines in areas where lines typically form.
• Slot machines will be configured to meet social distancing requirements.
• Table Games will have a maximum occupancy based on type of game; masks are required to play table games. There will be limited types of games available.
• Live music, entertainment, convention, and banquet services will remain suspended.
• The Inn at Charles Town has reopened.
• There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
• Skybox Sports Bar, Final Cut Steakhouse, and The Eatery are open.
• The H Lounge is temporarily closed for entertainment.
• The Poker Room and Valet are temporarily closed.
• The Sportsbook is now open daily.

Health & Safety

• Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
• Based on the Executive Order by Gov. Jim Justice, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will be requiring all persons in public areas to wear a mask covering the face and nose.
• Slot machines will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day. We have implemented similar protocols for table games.
• Sanitizer stations have been installed on the casino floor and are readily available throughout the facility.
• We deploy a fog machine to disinfect and sanitize every night.
• Smoking, including vaping and e-cigarette use is currently not allowed in inside the casino. We have designated smoking areas outside at the Valet entrance and in the East garage.

FAQ

Is Charlestown Casino Open Today

What are your hours of operations?
The Casino will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m. each day. We will close from 4 a.m. – 8 a.m. to sanitize and disinfect the facility. Entrance into the casino will end at 3:30 a.m.

How do I enter the casino?
Traffic to the casino will enter from Rt-340 and from 5th Avenue onto Hollywood Boulevard and will be directed to the East Garage.

What if I have an oversized vehicle that does not fit in the parking garage?
Please park across from the casino in the lot on Finish Line Avenue and enter through the East Garage entrance.

How can I find the wait times to enter the casino?
Wait times will vary based on time of day and day of week. Currently, we have no wait times during the weekdays and very little wait times on the weekends. We cannot provide updates on wait times in real time.

Will we honor expired driver’s licenses and ID’s because of closed DMV’s?
Expired Drivers Licenses will be accepted if the expired date is February 1, 2020 to current. This is subject to change based on DMV requirements

Will my temperature be taken before I enter the casino?
Yes.

Do I need to wear a mask to enter?
Yes, masks are required per the Governor’s Executive order. Mask must cover the nose and mouth.

Is smoking allowed?
No, smoking is not permitted inside the casino at this time. Smoking is allowed in designated areas outside the Valet entrance and in the East garage.

What dining outlets and bars are open?
Currently Joe and Dough, The Classic, and Zen are open with limited menu options and hours. Social distancing protocols will be observed in the ordering and dining spaces. The Skybox Sports Bar and Final Cut Steakhouse are open. The Charles Town Drafthouse and H Lounge Bar are open for complimentary soda, water and coffee as well as the ability to purchase alcohol. Beverage service on the floor will be limited.

What Table Games are available?
Currently we are offering Blackjack, Mini-Bacc, Spanish 21, Rapid Roulette, 3 Card Poker*, 4 Card Poker*, Pai Gow Poker*, Let it Ride*, High Card Flush*, Heads Up Hold’em Poker*, and Craps. Craps has limited positions available and reservations are taken at the table. Minimums vary by day and game type. Masks are required to play table games. *Cards are dealt face up.

Is the Poker Room open?
No. Per the reopening guidance from the State of West Virginia, we are only to allow table games where the cards are not touched by the guests, therefore the poker room is not authorized to operate at this time.

When will spectators be permitted to watch Horse Racing?
The first-floor grandstand has reopened for live racing and simulcasting operations. Spectators can now watch live horse racing. Live racing will continue to be held at Charles Town on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with a first race post time of 7 p.m. At this time, all guests must access the property through the East Garage entrance, therefore all guests must be 21 or over to access racing.

Is Charlestown Casino Open Today

Is the Sportsbook open?
Yes. The Sportsbook is now open daily. The self-betting kiosks are open from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m. every day.

Can I still get a hotel room?
The Inn at Charles Town has reopened with a limited capacity

Will the Shuttle Bus be running?
The shuttle bus will run hourly from The Inn at Charles Town to the Bus Entrance.
Shuttle Bus Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 a.m.
The shuttle will not make stops at any other local hotels and will only transport registered guests of the Inn at Charles Town at this time. The shuttle will be disinfected after each trip. Masks are required.

Will there be concerts and live entertainment?
Currently, there will be no live entertainment at the H Lounge. Tickets for concerts that have been postponed or rescheduled are valid for the new date or you may contact Ticketmaster for a refund. Updates on future Event Center entertainment can be found on our website under the entertainment tab.

Can I still get self-serve drinks?
No. Self-serve drinks will not be available. Drinks may be purchased from the open dining outlets, bars, or beverage servers. Complimentary water, soda and coffee will be available from cocktail servers and at the bar locations.

Will there still be complimentary drink service on the casino floor?
No. Complimentary drink service will only be available for Elite and Owners Club tier level guests at this time. Alcohol may be purchased from cocktail servers or at the H Lounge and Charles Town Draft House.

Is Charles Town Casino Open Today

Will my mychoice card, mycash, or tier level be expired when I come back?
No. Your mychoice card and mycash will both be valid. Your tier level will be the same as before we were ordered to close on March 16, 2020. Though your mychoice card may show an expiration date of 3/31/2020 you DO NOT need to get a new card printed, it will still work just as it did prior to the closure.