The Event Center at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia, offers 1,200 up-close and personal seats for national entertainment acts and concerts from country, rock and R&B to nationally known musicians as well as some of the biggest stars in stand-up comedy. Phase II of reopening began on Monday, June 15, 2020. We are operating with a maximum occupancy up to 60% of that allowed by current fire code on the casino floor. Casino hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 10AM – 4AM and 24 hours on weekend, 10AM Friday – 4AM Monday. Table Games are open under strict social distancing.

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Update as of September 1, 2020

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Phase II of reopening began on Monday, June 15, 2020. We are operating with a maximum occupancy up to 60% of that allowed by current fire code on the casino floor. Casino hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 10AM – 4AM and 24 hours on weekend, 10AM Friday – 4AM Monday.

Table Games are open under strict social distancing guidelines. Table game patrons are asked to register at the table game registration podium outside Fire & Ice to reserve a spot. Customers and dealers must wear a cloth face covering AND face shield while playing table games. Games are limited to 3 guests per table.

Hotel

The hotel is accepting reservations as well as honoring those booked prior to the closure. Hotel guests may use the entrance located in the Hotel valet and must complete the required temperature check and medical screening prior to checking in. At this time valet service remains unavailable. The fitness center and pool area are now open with limited capacity and strict social distancing guidelines in place.

Dining Outlets

Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis is open with a curated menu inclusive of the Longo’s “Classic” Meatball Salad. Longo’s is open 4PM – 10PM Thursdays & Sundays and 4PM – 11PM Friday & Saturday. The bar in this location is open with strict social distancing guidelines in effect. The Garden Café offers breakfast daily from 8AM – 11AM, lunch & dinner 11AM – 10PM Sunday – Thursday and 11AM – 11PM Friday & Saturday. Sweet Perks Too remains open Sunday – Thursday 10AM – 2AM, 24 hours Friday & Saturday. Sweet Perks in the hotel lobby is open Saturday & Sunday 7AM – 2PM.

Beginning on Thursday, September 3, The Garden Café will be located in the Colonnade next to Jerry Longo’s. The bar in this location will be open with strict social distancing guidelines in effect. Fire & Ice is reopening for walk-up & seated bar service. Fire & Ice will be open daily 9AM – 1AM with strict social distancing guidelines in place. The Gazebo Bar® will be closed in preparation for the Sugar Factory construction.

Update as of June 12, 2020

We are entering Phase II of our reopening on Monday, June 15, 2020, during this phase we are operating with a maximum occupancy up to 60% of that allowed by current fire code on the casino floor. Our new hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday 10AM-4AM, Friday 10AM-Monday 4AM, making the weekends open for 24-hour gaming.

An additional 166 slot machines will be turned on and available for play beginning on the 15th.

Additional table games will open during this phase in accordance to State and Lottery guidelines, more details to be announced on social media next week.

Beginning on Thursday, June 18, the hotel will be operating at 60% occupancy of that allowed by current fire code and is accepting reservations as well as honoring those booked prior to the closure. Hotel guests may use the entrance located in the Hotel valet and must complete the required temperature check and medical screening prior to checking in. Additionally, at this time valet, business center, fitness room and pool will be unavailable.

In addition to the reopening of the hotel, Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis will open with a curated menu inclusive of the Longo’s “Classic” Meatball Salad. Longo’s will be open 4PM-10PM on Thursdays, 4PM-11PM Fridays & Saturdays and 4PM-10PM on Sundays. The Garden Café which reopened during Phase I will be offering a more comfortable version of sit-down dining service; Café breakfast will be 8AM-11AM and lunch & dinner 11AM-10PM, daily. The bars in each of these locations will be open and with 8-foot social distancing guidelines in effect. Guests of the same household can sit together. Sweet Perks Too will remain open for grab and go service.

Update as of May 28, 2020

We’ve missed you! Our Dover Downs family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and frontline workers who have helped bring our nation back to its current state.

We appreciate everyone’s well wishes toward our staff, and we hope this communication finds you in good health. We are certain we speak for almost everyone; we look forward to life getting back to normal!

We will be reopening on June 1, 2020 at 10AM. Our commitment to safety is our top priority and we will be following all guidelines set in place by the State of Delaware. During this time the Casino will be open from 10AM-2AM daily.

• Guests and team members will be required to complete medical screenings and temperature checks prior to entry to the property.
• Delaware Social Distancing requirements are 8 feet at slot machines and in restaurants.
• Delaware Social Distancing requirements are 6 feet while standing and circulating throughout the property.
• Guests and team members are required to wear facial coverings on property, at all times. It is recommended that you please bring your own facial covering.
• Our dedicated staff will provide frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all areas.
• Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the casino.
• Employees have been instructed to constantly wash their hands, maintain appropriate distancing, wear facial coverings, and stay home if they have a fever or feel sick.

Current state regulations include restricted capacity. During the first phase of our reopening, you can expect a different overall experience at Dover Downs. Please be reminded, that your safety and security is our top priority. The following amenities/perks are temporarily unavailable.

• Hotel
• Table Games
• Most Restaurants
• Toppers Spa/Salon

The following dining and beverage options will be open during this phase:

• Garden Café will serve lunch and dinner, daily 11AM-8PM
• Limited menu in place, adhering to all Phase 1 guidelines
• All food is take-out style, but may be consumed in Garden Café seating following 8 ft rules
• Sweet Perks Too will be open during all hours of operation in Phase 1 (10AM-2AM daily)
• Beverage service on the casino floor will be available during all hours of operation (10AM-2AM daily)

With respect to the State of Delaware and the responsibility to limit the congregation of large groups beyond the approved capacity, the offers listed in your monthly Capital Club Rewards mailer will be redeemable based on new designated time frames within the new offer period when we can safely encourage trip incentives. As always, these offers do not accumulate.

As soon as we safely can, we will begin reopening and rolling out all the amenities/perks you expect at Dover Downs. We are thrilled to welcome you back, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Update as of May 21, 2020

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Update as of April 1, 2020

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Update as of March 25, 2020

We Care About Our Community

Our staff has been working hard in the last week to provide food and support for so many great organizations in the area! We have given over $10,000 in produce, dairy and egg products to The Food Bank of Delaware, the Interfaith Mission Shelter, the Emmanuel Church Food Pantry, the Holy Trinity Community Food Pantry, and the House of Pride Food Pantry of Dover. The Food Bank supplied over 2,400 cars at a drive through food pantry on property with care packages with the support of Dover Downs and Dover Motorsports. We will continue to give as much as we can this week in order help our community during this time. Stay safe.

Update as of March 18, 2020 • 2PM

Statement issued by Nick Polcino Jr., Vice President/General Manager of Dover Downs, Inc. on Closure of Dover Downs Casino & Hotel due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

“Dover Downs, Inc. is cooperating fully with Governor Carney’s directive to temporarily close Dover Downs Casino. On March 16 we had suspended operation within the casino, with our hotel and select restaurants fully operating. We have now made the decision to temporarily close the entire property including the hotel and restaurants beginning at checkout (11:00AM) on Thursday, March 19. We will continue to work closely with the State during this period of closure. We sincerely regret any inconvenience to our customers. However, the State’s efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus are of paramount importance. We believe this preventative approach is a necessary step to help ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers, and all Delawareans. During our closure, we will work diligently to implement additional protective measures for our customers upon re-opening. We will keep you apprised of any updates relative to the temporary closure of Dover Downs Casino.” The property’s call center will remain open until noon on Thursday, March 19. Please call VIP Services at 1-800- 711-5882 for more information.

Update as of March 16, 2020 • 4PM

Statement Issued by Nick Polcino, Jr., Vice President/General Manager of Dover Downs, Inc. on Closure of Dover Downs Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak

“Dover Downs, Inc.is cooperating fully with Governor Carney’s directive to temporarily close Dover Downs Casino. We will temporarily close to the public at 8:00 pm tonight – March 16th – but our take out restaurant (Sweet Perks, located in the hotel lobby) and our hotel will remain open and fully operational.We will continue to work closely with the State during this period of closure.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience to our customers. However, the State’s efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus are of paramount importance. We believe this preventative approach is a necessary step to help ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers, and all Delawareans.

During our closure, we will work diligently to implement additional protective measures for our customers upon re-opening. We will keep you apprised of any updates relative to the temporary closure of Dover Downs Casino.”

Last updated Dec. 14.

The uncontrollable spread of COVID-19 has made it very difficult for the US casino industry to function in most states. Across the country, casinos are limiting the number of customers on their floors or are closing their doors to casual and experts bettors in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Casinos were particularly hard hit in the spring, when most were forced to shutter. On March 19, the American Gaming Associationissued a release on the crisis. AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said:

With a spike of coronavirus cases in the fall of 2020, casinos are once again being forced to shut down in many states. Most casinos remain open in some respect, but that will likely change.

Though many gamblers will turn to horse betting, online casinos and online poker, our staff at PlayUSA wants to keep you up to date with a list of casino properties that have suspended operations in the wake of this global pandemic.

Alabama casinos

Wind Creek casinos in the state are open with some restrictions.

Arizona casinos

Most Arizona casinos are open subject to general COVID restrictions in the state. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is currently closed, and Casino del Sol closed for the rest of 2020 starting on Dec. 7.

Arkansas casinos

Arkansas casinos are open, with some restrictions.

Latest report on Arkansas casinos here.

California casinos

California is currently under a stay-at-home order and capacity restrictions in most regions. However, most California tribal casinos are currently open with a variety of restrictions that don’t always line up with state guidelines. More on that here.

Card rooms closed on Nov. 30 for three weeks

Colorado casinos

Casinos in Colorado mostly remain open, but some such as Ute Mountain Casino Hotel have opted to close temporarily. Table games are shut down in some other casinos. More on that at PlayColorado.

Connecticut casinos

The state’s two casinos, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort, are both open with restrictions. As of the week of Dec. 1, Foxwoods announced even further restrictions and temporary closing of some hotel areas.

Latest report on casinos in Connecticut here.

Delaware casinos

The three Delaware casinos are currently open with some restrictions

• Delaware Park
• Dover Downs
• Harrington Casino and Raceway

Florida casinos

All of Florida’s casinos are currently open with varying restrictions.

Idaho casinos

Most Idaho casinos remain open.

Illinois casinos

All casinos in Illinois are closed as of Nov. 20 under an order from Gov. JB Pritzker. Visit PlayIllinois for more updates.

Indiana casinos

Indiana casinos mostly remain open, with some restrictions. Visit PlayIndiana for more updates.

Iowa casinos

All Iowa casinos are currently open, but with restrictions.

More on casinos in Iowa here.

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Kansas casinos

Kansas casinos remain open for now.

Kentucky racing

There are no casinos in Kentucky.

Louisiana casinos

Most Louisiana casinos remain open, but at limited capacity.

More information here on casinos in Louisiana.

Maine casinos

Maine casinos are open but must close earlier than usual. More on casinos in Maine here.

Maryland casinos

Maryland casinos are open, with restrictions. However, infections in Maryland via casinos have drawn some scrutiny.

Massachusetts casinos

Massachusetts’ three casinos — Plainridge Park, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor — are all open, with restrictions. More from PlayMA here.

Michigan casinos

Michigan’s three commercial casinos are currently closed:

• MGM Grand
• Greektown Casino
• MotorCity Casino

Some tribal casinos have also closed their doors for now.

Minnesota casinos

Native American tribes with casinos remain open for now, with restrictions. More here.

Mississippi casinos

All 26 of the state’s casinos remain open.

Missouri casinos

Missouri casinos are all open, with varying restrictions.

Montana casinos

Some of Montana’s tribal casinos are closed. There are restrictions that limit capacity in casinos in the state.

Nevada casinos

Casinos in the state and in Las Vegas remain largely open, but at reduced capacity. These include Palazzo, for example, where rooms are closed seven days a week but the casino floor remains open. More from PlayNevadahere and more on Las Vegas specifically can be found here.

New Hampshire casinos

There is no word yet on when casinos in New Hampshire will reopen.

New Jersey casinos

Atlantic City casinos continue to stay open, with restrictions. Of course, online casinos in New Jersey, are still running.

New Mexico casinos

Worsening conditions in New Mexico have led to almost all casinos being closed. More here.

New York casinos

All New York casinos, both commercial and tribal, remain open for now.

North Carolina casinos

The only two casinos in North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino are currently open.

North Dakota casinos

Tribal casinos are generally open in North Dakota, although it is on a case by case basis.

Ohio casinos

Ohio casinos remain open, but are subject to a curfew.

Oklahoma casinos

Almost all Oklahoma casinos are currently open.

Oregon casinos

Most tribal casinos in Oregon remain open, with restrictions. Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City is one that has closed temporarily.

Pennsylvania casinos

PA casinos are temporarily closed for a three-week pause that began Dec. 12. Updates From PlayPennsylvania here.

Rhode Island casinos

The two Rhode Island casinos, Twin River Casino in Lincoln and Tiverton, closed for two weeks starting Nov. 30.

South Dakota casinos

Many South Dakota casinos have closed because of worsening COVID cases in the state, but a few remain open.

Texas casinos

Texas casinos are currently open.

Washington casinos

The state’s tribal casinos all remain open with restrictions.

West Virginia casinos

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All five of West Virginia’s casinos remain open, with restrictions.

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Wisconsin casinos

Tribal casinos are open or closed on a case by case basis. More here.

Wyoming casinos

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Wyoming casinos are currently closed.