There was no plexiglass anywhere like in some casinos.

(Again, it is mandatory now) I did wear my mask! And it actually helps with the smoke smell as well. I believe for craps, that was 3 players per side, so six total.Īll staff wore masks, and players were encouraged but not mandatory. They did have all the usual social distancing that almost all casinos have adopted, every other machine was turned off, only three players on a table game. And that is why I like to go early, it’s less busy, not as many people smoking, and I can get on the machines that I like. Once I got inside, it was not busy at all, but it was only 10 AM. And as of this writing, they are mandatory all through Indiana. Masks were recommended, but not yet mandatory, except if you were playing at a table game. They also checked ID and asked you to take your mask down for the cameras. I had to walk through a metal “door” which I assume took your temperature, but I didn’t see anything for sure. Their procedure seemed to be pretty organized.

I got there today, a Thursday, just before 10 AM. They are limited to 50% capacity, so once it gets to the number, everyone else has to wait.

They opened on Monday morning, and from all accounts it was pretty busy the first two days, with very long lines and wait times just to get in. The only place I have been to in the last three months is the grocery store. What a great day, mostly just to get out of the house and back to a casino. I ended up spending about 7 hours at Indiana Grand that day, and my daughter was also able to join me. I enjoy being able to have a glass of wine while I play, and if I have to drive home 90 minutes, I do now allow myself that luxury. I do wish they had a hotel there! If so, I would spend a night or two. It’s a bit of a drive, but it’s worth it to me, and it’s the closest casino to where I live.

On June 18 I made the 90-minute drive to Shelbyville in order to spend the day at Indiana Grand. Of course, that meant that my daughter and I would be heading over there! It’s been much too long since we had a chance to play video poker, slots, and enjoy ourselves! Indiana Grand just reopened on June 15, 2020. The casinos have been closed in Indiana, and most of the country, for about three months now, which in casino time and earnings loss is probably an eternity.

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