Indiana Casinos Get Green Light From State To Reopen - WFYI

Maybe your like

Skip to main content UPDATE SUSTAINING GIFT White Heart icon

DONATE

News
Programs
Arts & Culture
Kids
Events
Schedules
Listen
Watch
Who We Are
Support

News
Programs
Arts & Culture
Kids
Events

Schedules
Listen
Watch
Who We Are
Support

News • Public Affairs

Local News
Public Affairs
Education
Health
Arts & Culture

June 9, 2020

Indiana Casinos Get Green Light From State To ReopenUnable to load the audio player.You could try direct download?playpausemuteunmuteOriginal story from IPBS-RJC

Brandon Smith

Article origination IPBS-RJC

Casinos were required to submit health and safety plans before the state would allow them to reopen.
Justin Hicks/IPB News

Indiana’s casinos have been given the green light to reopen after COVID-19 shut them down for nearly three months.

The state Gaming Commission says they can open to the public – at reduced capacity – beginning June 15.

Casinos were required to submit health and safety plans before the state would allow them to reopen. Those plans were detailed: employees, patrons and vendors will undergo daily health screenings. And employees can’t be penalized for missing work if they have COVID symptoms (or test positive for the virus).

Join the conversation and sign up for the Indiana 2020 Two-Way. Text "elections" to 73224. Your comments and questions in response to our weekly text help us find the answers you need on COVID-19 and the 2020 election.

The number of gaming positions is significantly reduced, with additional limits on the number of players at table games. And those table game players – along with all employees on casino floors – must wear masks.

The reopening plans submitted to the state also included procedures for regular (and deep) cleaning and disinfecting throughout the casinos.

Gaming Commission agents will conduct what the state calls “pre-opening reviews” to ensure each casino complies with its safety plan.

Local communities can impose tougher restrictions on casinos – or even prevent them from opening entirely. But no community has announced their intent to do so.

Contact reporter Brandon at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @brandonjsmith5.

Tags:Indiana Gaming CommissioncasinoscoronavirusCOVID-19Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

Bill targets fraud and abuse in Indiana welfare systems. Some worry it would impact eligible Hoosiers

Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to target fraud and abuse in Indiana’s welfare programs. Some of it puts the state in line with new federal requirements, but some Democrats worry it could cut eligible Hoosiers from benefits aimed at helping them.Read More

Public Affairs / January 15, 2026

Blocking TikTok? Indiana lawmakers want to restrict kids' social media use

Legislation that would severely limit the ability of children in Indiana to access social media accounts passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing concerns about social media’s impact on children’s health.Read More

Public Affairs / January 7, 2026

Bill to extend needle exchange programs for another decade passes out of committee

Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean syringes for drug use. Data show those programs have helped slow the spread of disease and protect law enforcement, but not everyone is in favor of an extension.Read More