Normality returned to the poker rooms of Las Vegas on June 1, nearly 15 months after the strip closed down for the first time since John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Las Vegas poker rooms officially removed all COVID-19 restrictions, including plexiglass dividers, on June 1. (Image: Mike Williams/Twitter)
Although most poker rooms in Nevada have been open since the latter half of 2020, it wasn’t business as usual.
Plexiglass screens, facemasks, and social distancing were just three safety measures in place due to COVID-19. However, with infection rates falling and vaccinations surging, Sin City has removed all restrictions.
Restrictions Removed as COVID Threat Falls