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- The die has been cast: The Encore Boston Harbor casino plans to open back up on Sunday, July 12, the company announced Thursday. The announcement came a few hours after Gov. Charlie Baker announced.
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EVERETT, MA — Encore Boston Harbor will reopen Sunday, July 12 at 9 a.m., pending approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the casino announced Friday. It will open as part of Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan, which begins Monday.
In addition to implementing its own Health and Safety Plan, the casino will abide by directives set forth by the Gaming Commission. Several measures such as social distancing, touchless technologies and cleaning protocols have been implemented across the resort.
Grand Opening Of Encore Boston Harbor After years of public hearings, legal battles, construction and other challenges, the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett is set to open its doors on Sunday. WGBH News' Craig LeMoult was at the casino on Friday and spoke with WGBH's All Things Considered anchor Barbara Howard about what’s expected for. Encore Boston Harbor Will Open June 23. The scheduled date for the long-anticipated opening of Encore Boston Harbor Resort will be June 23, 2019. After three years of construction at a cost of $2.6 billion, Encore Boston Harbor will become an immediate destination casino with an expected draw of 8 million visitors annually. Wynn Resorts Ltd. Could push back the planned June 23 opening of its Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett to make sure the property is “flawless,” CEO Matthew Maddox said during the company.
This includes:
- Non-invasive thermal temperature scans at all guest and employee entrances (no guest or employee with a temperature of 100.4 or more will be allowed in the resort)
- Mandatory face coverings for all employees and guests, with complimentary face coverings available for guests
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of guest areas throughout the day
- Multiple hand sanitizer stations and disinfecting wipes available throughout the resort
- Appropriate and comfortable physical distancing in all gaming and dining areas
Casino officials said Monday they expect to reopen the gaming area and food and beverage outlets around the casino. The hotel will operate on a limited basis.
After furloughing about 10 percent of its full-time workforce at the start of June, the casino plans to furlough another 3,000 workers, head of Public Affairs Eric Kraus told The Boston Globe. Some employees working in the reopened amenities and restaurants will return to work, while those who work in areas for which a reopening date is uncertain will be furloughed.
The re-opening of Encore Boston Harbor could come as soon as the end of the month – with a potential date of June 29 now targeted by Gov. Charlie Baker for opening.
At the same time, Wynn Resorts opened its two Las Vegas properties to the public on Thursday, June 4, and so far they have had good foot traffic and positive safety reviews.
In Everett, Spokesman Eric Kraus said they are fine-tuning their new operations and safety precautions so they will be ready.
“For Encore Boston Harbor, our focus right now is fine-tuning our health and disinfection program; preparing to welcome back our employees and train them on new health and disinfection protocols; and making the necessary enhancements to ensure a safe, quality and enjoyable experience for our guests when we re-open,” he said. “While there is no firm date for our re-opening, there is the potential that the date could be June 29.”
Encore has relied heavily on the experiences with COVID-19 by other Wynn properties in China, and now in Las Vegas. The company has used their experiences to craft a plan for Encore Boston Harbor as well that will combine the experiences from both locations.
Encore Boston Harbor closed in late March after trying to keep things going as long as possible, but realizing the situation had become too dire to keep the doors open. However, the company agreed to continue paying employees through the end of May – including tipped employees.
In Nevada, the Wynn casino properties opened under Phase II of that state’s plan. Things that opened on June 4 included:
•Both Wynn and Encore hotel towers
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•Two 24-hour casinos with a variety of table games and slots as well as the Race & Sports Book
•The resort’s full portfolio of fine-dining restaurants, lounges, and casual eateries, several with outdoor seating on open verandas and patios
•Expansive resort pools with private cabanas
•Wynn’s 18-hole championship golf course
•Nightly entertainment at the Lake of Dream
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•Three retail esplanades •Full-service beauty salons, barber shop, spa treatments and fitness centers.