Legislation
US – Nevada changes its stance on players wearing masks at table games
By Phil - 19 June 2020
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has updated its stance on guests wearing face masks on the gaming floor saying now that all players wanting to play table games must be offered a face-covering upon entering the property and that casinos must have signage throughout the establishment notifying patrons that face coverings are available.
Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has updated its policy for nonrestricted licensees in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 between people who are in close contact with each other for at least 15 minutes.
It said: “Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required or recommended by federal, state, or local authorities. When required or recommended, licensees must ensure that PPE is utilised by employees and provide training on how to properly use and dispose of all PPE. Plans must provide for the availability of face masks or cloth face coverings for patrons and guests upon request. Upon entering the gaming establishment, licensees must offer all patrons and guests a face
covering or have dedicated signage throughout the establishment notifying patrons that face coverings are available. Licensees must ensure that face coverings are provided upon request. Licensees must require patrons to wear face coverings at table and card games if there is no barrier, partition, or shield between the dealer and each player. This requirement applies to table and card game players, spectators, and any other person within 6 feet of any table or card game.”
