Reopening Las Vegas: Gambling Minus Social Interaction
As Las Vegas begins reopening in early June there will be the die-hards and those just looking for a good time that will show up the second the doors are thrown open. For much of the population however, Vegas has an image issue; people fear the crowds and potential spread of contagion. The casino resorts in Vegas are working hard on implementing new health and safety guidelines to try and reassure people that a Las Vegas vacation will not send you home with COVID-19 as a souvenir. For the initial phase of reopening, shows are remaining suspended, buffets will remain closed, restaurants and spas will have limited capacity and even some common resort amenities will remain off limits (i.e. valet service).
With the limitations on resort amenities and entertainment, we can expect that the initial patrons to Sin City will likely be focused on the gambling, but there are some drastic changes in store for the gaming floor as well. These changes, which are meant to promote cleanliness and encourage social distancing, will no doubt have an effect on the social interaction that is key to the gambling experience.
Slot Players
For slot players, the new social distancing measures will mostly mean that there will be a reduced variety of machines to choose from. To support social distancing, the Vegas…
