“We’ll have four 50-person quadrants for a total of 200 guests that could be in the building at one time. He anticipates bringing more than 100 workers back, and he’s hopeful the state will allow increased capacity once the facility proves it can manage expansion safely. Oxford Casino Hotel General Manager Jack Sours said owner Churchill Downs hopes to set a reopening date soon. The casino’s website says it plans to reopen this Friday. Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor is owned by Penn National Gaming.

“Technology-wise, we can actually shut off games, so we can work with them to provide social distance because we do have a central monitoring system,” he said. He noted that casinos are highly controlled environments, with strong HVAC systems and remote-controlled slot machines. Sauschuck said requirements include face-coverings for customers and dealers and six-foot social distancing at table games and slot machines. With a location that big it would be difficult if it was just 50 people,” he said, as reported by Maine Public. “That was big change and a big move that really allowed the casinos to be viable. With gatherings still limited to 50 people, Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck said the main halls will be split into four separate zones, each with a 50-person capacity. Maine’s two casinos will be allowed to reopen this week after state officials agreed to a pandemic safety plan that will limit capacity to 200 people. Requirements include face-coverings for customers and dealers and six-foot social distancing at table games and slot machines. State officials said the main halls will be split into four separate zones, each with a 50-person capacity. Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor is expected to reopen on Friday, while Oxford Casino hopes to announce a reopening date soon.

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