Poker is coming back to Atlantic City, with a
few tweaks to accommodate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Borgata casino said Thursday it will resume
live poker play on Oct. 21.
The city’s nine casinos shut down in mid-March due to the coronavirus
outbreak. When they reopened in July at reduced capacity, none was offering
live poker.
The Borgata said it is taking several
precautions, including limiting its poker room to 30 tables down from nearly
80. It is also keeping players distanced from each other and installing clear
barriers.
The Borgata is the first Atlantic City casino
to announce the resumption of live poker.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.