Published
Land-BasedCasinoLegal & Regulatory

Fully vaccinated individuals no longer required to wear mask in Vegas casinos

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has confirmed that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in the state’s casinos.

no mask

The announcement comes upon the decision from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update its mask and face covering requirements for the state of Nevada, whereby fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor locations.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on 3 May 2021 signed Emergency Directive 045, which updated the guidelines from the CDC on mask usage, including any subsequent guidance, meaning the new guidelines are effective immediately.

Updates to Emergency Directive 045, as announced by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, include: “The Board neither requires nor prohibits gaming licensees from confirming patron vaccination status. Licensees are encouraged to post signage with the latest CDC mask guidance for vaccinated and unvaccinated guests.

“The Board’s agents will not attempt to confirm vaccination status of patrons. Consequently, unless circumstances change, it is not practical for the Board to attempt to enforce a mask mandate tethered to an individual’s vaccination status.

“Licensees may have mask policies that are more restrictive than the CDC guidance. Staff should consult with their employers regarding workplace Covid-19 safety protocols. To be clear, however, a private employer’s policies regarding Covid-19 safety protocol are not Board policies.”

Wynn Resorts became the first Strip operator to adhere to the new guidelines, announcing on 13 May that it will no longer require fully vaccinated guests to wear masks at its Las Vegas properties.

Several Vegas properties, including Wynn, MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Boyd Gaming have all been cleared to return to 100% capacity within their casinos, with more properties expected to follow in the coming days.


Casino News Sponsor
Premium+ Connections
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium
 
Premium Connections
Consultancy
Executive Profiles
Evolution
Crown Resorts
Relax Gaming
Gaming and Leisure Properties
Follow Us

Facing Facts: Analysing figures from emerging gambling markets

Where is the gambling market on the rise, and are there any...

Taking Stock: A guide to lottery/iLottery operator and supplier prices

Gambling Insider tracks lottery/iLottery operator and suppli...

New Horizons Cover Feature: United Arab Emirates

With its first land-based casino set to open in 2027 and a n...

New Horizons Cover Feature: Brazil

Brazil performed quite the feat by getting its heavily delay...

The best of Malta at the Global Gaming Awards

Powered by Gambling Insider, the Global Gaming Awards are th...

Preview: SiGMA Malta 2024

A place in the winter sun: SiGMA returns to the home of iGa...

Company profile: Soft2Bet

Bill 55: Advantages and challenges for Maltese operators in...

Company profile: DS Virtual Gaming

DS Virtual Gaming is a leader in the gaming industry, utilis...