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Originally Posted by KevinGChapman
I'm sure that the Vegas properties will be very aggressive about re-opening and getting tourists to come back to town. The WSOP is a big draw, not just for the RIO, but for all the other venues that run parallel tournaments. If the City is open for business, I'm sure they will try to not cancel or even delay. If hotel rates are any indication, they are still planning to be open, because rates on rooms are as high or higher than last year, at least for mid-June.
If we make it through April and are on the downside of the famous curve by the start of May, I don't see why they can't be ready to play in June. The biggest issue may be finding dealers who are willing to work. They are at the most risk -- moving constantly between tables, handling all the chips and cards, and being exposed to anyone there who might be infected. All it will take is one or two contageous people and we'll all be at risk. But,that's the way the world will work for the next year, even after the worst is past us.
If we play, expect a Purel dispenser within 20 feet of every table.
I wouldn't rule this out completely, but I think there's probably too much going against it. Even when casinos re-open there are likely going to be some social distancing and crowd-size limitations or recommendations in place for a while. My feeling is Hotels/Restaurants/private business/etc will open first (in May hopefully). Larger scale gatherings (sports, conventions, clubs, etc.) will come sometime later (I would guess July, but its obviously hard to predict).
Of course, one of the bigger attractions in Vegas during the summer is the pool scene. Are people going to be flocking to the pool amid COVID-19 concerns? Just another way in which the COVID-19 outbreak seems to be designed to particularly effect Vegas.