Statement by Chris Plant, Vice President & General Manager, on the Reopening of River City Casino & Hotel
'While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority. With this in mind, we worked closely with the Missouri Gaming Commission, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive Phase I reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions. Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Social Distancing
- Capacity on our gaming floor may be limited, but we do not expect this to impact the customer experience.
- The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines will be placed in areas where lines typically form.
- Table game seating will be limited, and some slot machines will be placed out of service.
- Live music and entertainment will remain suspended.
- There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
- The Great Food Exposition Buffet will remain closed.
- The valet will also remain closed.
- The hotel has reopened.
Health & Safety
- Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
- Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, River City Casino will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
- Slots and table games will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
- Sanitizer stations will be installed on the casino floor and be readily available throughout the facility.
- Plexi-glass separators will be installed at the players club, cage, security podiums and other locations.
We are grateful for the overwhelming support, patience, and understanding from our customers through these unprecedented times.'
Casino
Table game seating will be limited, and some slot machines will be placed out of service.
Masks
Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, River City Casino will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
Dining
The Beerhouse: Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Sunday – Thursday: Noon – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: Noon – Midnight
Please use casino bars or beverage servers for all drinks; self-serve beverage stations will be closed. Way to win roulette.
Asia Noodles:
Daily: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Club 38:
Monday – Saturday: 4 p.m. – 10 pm.
Sunday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cibare Bakery:
Daily: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Burger Brothers:
Wednesday & Thursday: 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Friday – Sunday: Noon – 3 a.m.
Friday – Sunday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
The Great Food Exposition: Closed
Hotel
The hotel has reopened. Doctor love games. Best table games in vegas.
The Fitness Center and valet will all remain closed.
Entertainment
All live entertainment has been suspended at this time.
Is the Casino Open and what are the Hours of Operation?
• The casino is open 24/7.
• Beerhouse is open from noon – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and noon – midnight Friday – Saturday.
• Asia Noodles is open from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m., daily.
• Burger Brothers is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Noon to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
• Cibare Barista is open daily from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 1904 Steakhouse is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
• Great Food Exposition Buffet will remain closed.
How are you promoting health and safety?
We adhere to robust cleaning practices, social distancing, and encourage use of masks. We have also implemented:
1. Signage at entrances depicting a checklist of COVID-19 symptoms asking team members and guests to refrain from entering the property if necessary.
2. Guests are encouraged to sanitize their hands upon entering the property and use sanitizer stations located prominently throughout the property.
3. Signage and floor markers are installed where lines normally form for customer queuing.
4. Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to entering the property.
5. Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, River City Casino will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
6. Increased frequency of cleaning and deep cleaning high touch point areas is taking place.
Can I wear a mask or gloves for safety reasons?
Yes. Every guest that enters the casino is required to briefly show their uncovered face at the turnstile location prior to entering. Gloves are acceptable to wear.
What specifically are you doing to encourage social distancing?
Some slot machines are placed out of service and we are reducing the number of positions available at table games. Plexiglass dividers are installed at many counters. Casino capacity will also limited as needed.
What happens if the casino gets full?
Contingency plans are in place and include queuing lines at the entrances, with priority access lines for Owners Club and Elite guests.
Do I have a Free Play bonus offer available? What about gift giveaways, drawings and events?
You can view any available offers at mychoice.com. Make sure your email has been updated at mychoice.com in order to receive notification of upcoming offers. If we are unable to connect with you via email, you will miss out on valuable offers! We have no gift giveaways or drawings planned at this time. Other events will be scheduled at a later date.
When will you open the restaurants?
• Beerhouse is open daily for lunch and dinner from noon – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and from noon – midnight Friday and Saturday. Face coverings are required to enter restaurants and can be removed once seated.
• Asia Noodles is open from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m., Friday through Monday.
• Club 38 is open Monday – Saturday from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Cibare Barista will be open daily from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Burger Brothers is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Noon to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
• 1904 Steakhouse is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
When will you open the hotel?
The hotel has reopened. The Fitness Center remains closed.
What about my tier status and mycash?
1. No tiers were downgraded during the closure.
2. We are providing guests a minimum of 12 months to earn their tier status for 2021.
3. We are suspending mycash expiration until further notice.
What else should be noted?
Please note the following:
• To avoid lines at the cashier, we recommend using kiosks to cash tickets and break bills.
• Please use casino bars or beverage servers for all drinks; self-serve beverage stations are closed.
• Valet service is temporarily not available.
• The VIP Lounge is open with limited service for Elite and Owners Club guests from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday.
• The best way to stay up-to-date is through Facebook and by visiting our website. We'll be posting live updates and more information as it becomes available.
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History[edit]
Statement by Chris Plant, Vice President & General Manager, on the Reopening of River City Casino & Hotel
'While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority. With this in mind, we worked closely with the Missouri Gaming Commission, state and local leaders, and public health officials to finalize comprehensive Phase I reopening protocols and new health and safety precautions. Our returning team members will be trained on these procedures and our guests will see reminder signage about them throughout the property. These new protocols include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Social Distancing
- Capacity on our gaming floor may be limited, but we do not expect this to impact the customer experience.
- The installation of floor decals and signage to strictly enforce social distancing guidelines will be placed in areas where lines typically form.
- Table game seating will be limited, and some slot machines will be placed out of service.
- Live music and entertainment will remain suspended.
- There will be no large drawings, tournaments, or special events.
- The Great Food Exposition Buffet will remain closed.
- The valet will also remain closed.
- The hotel has reopened.
Health & Safety
- Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.
- Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, River City Casino will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
- Slots and table games will be thoroughly and regularly cleaned throughout the day.
- Sanitizer stations will be installed on the casino floor and be readily available throughout the facility.
- Plexi-glass separators will be installed at the players club, cage, security podiums and other locations.
We are grateful for the overwhelming support, patience, and understanding from our customers through these unprecedented times.'
Casino
Table game seating will be limited, and some slot machines will be placed out of service.
Masks
Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, River City Casino will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
Dining
The Beerhouse: Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Sunday – Thursday: Noon – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: Noon – Midnight
Please use casino bars or beverage servers for all drinks; self-serve beverage stations will be closed. Way to win roulette.
Asia Noodles:
Daily: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Club 38:
Monday – Saturday: 4 p.m. – 10 pm.
Sunday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cibare Bakery:
Daily: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Burger Brothers:
Wednesday & Thursday: 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Friday – Sunday: Noon – 3 a.m.
Friday – Sunday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
The Great Food Exposition: Closed
Hotel
The hotel has reopened. Doctor love games. Best table games in vegas.
The Fitness Center and valet will all remain closed.
Entertainment
All live entertainment has been suspended at this time.
Is the Casino Open and what are the Hours of Operation?
• The casino is open 24/7.
• Beerhouse is open from noon – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and noon – midnight Friday – Saturday.
• Asia Noodles is open from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m., daily.
• Burger Brothers is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Noon to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
• Cibare Barista is open daily from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 1904 Steakhouse is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
• Great Food Exposition Buffet will remain closed.
How are you promoting health and safety?
We adhere to robust cleaning practices, social distancing, and encourage use of masks. We have also implemented:
1. Signage at entrances depicting a checklist of COVID-19 symptoms asking team members and guests to refrain from entering the property if necessary.
2. Guests are encouraged to sanitize their hands upon entering the property and use sanitizer stations located prominently throughout the property.
3. Signage and floor markers are installed where lines normally form for customer queuing.
4. Team members and vendors are required to wear masks and undergo a health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to entering the property.
5. Based on the ruling by the St. Louis County Health Department, and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID – 19, River City Casino will be requiring all persons in public areas will be required to wear a mask covering the face and nose. Patrons may remove masks temporarily while eating or drinking or when asked by casino staff for identification. Guests not adhering to these requirements will be advised of the requirements and warned that if they continue to disregard they will be asked to leave the property.
6. Increased frequency of cleaning and deep cleaning high touch point areas is taking place.
Can I wear a mask or gloves for safety reasons?
Yes. Every guest that enters the casino is required to briefly show their uncovered face at the turnstile location prior to entering. Gloves are acceptable to wear.
What specifically are you doing to encourage social distancing?
Some slot machines are placed out of service and we are reducing the number of positions available at table games. Plexiglass dividers are installed at many counters. Casino capacity will also limited as needed.
What happens if the casino gets full?
Contingency plans are in place and include queuing lines at the entrances, with priority access lines for Owners Club and Elite guests.
Do I have a Free Play bonus offer available? What about gift giveaways, drawings and events?
You can view any available offers at mychoice.com. Make sure your email has been updated at mychoice.com in order to receive notification of upcoming offers. If we are unable to connect with you via email, you will miss out on valuable offers! We have no gift giveaways or drawings planned at this time. Other events will be scheduled at a later date.
When will you open the restaurants?
• Beerhouse is open daily for lunch and dinner from noon – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and from noon – midnight Friday and Saturday. Face coverings are required to enter restaurants and can be removed once seated.
• Asia Noodles is open from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m., Friday through Monday.
• Club 38 is open Monday – Saturday from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Cibare Barista will be open daily from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Burger Brothers is open from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Noon to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
• 1904 Steakhouse is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
When will you open the hotel?
The hotel has reopened. The Fitness Center remains closed.
What about my tier status and mycash?
1. No tiers were downgraded during the closure.
2. We are providing guests a minimum of 12 months to earn their tier status for 2021.
3. We are suspending mycash expiration until further notice.
What else should be noted?
Please note the following:
• To avoid lines at the cashier, we recommend using kiosks to cash tickets and break bills.
• Please use casino bars or beverage servers for all drinks; self-serve beverage stations are closed.
• Valet service is temporarily not available.
• The VIP Lounge is open with limited service for Elite and Owners Club guests from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday.
• The best way to stay up-to-date is through Facebook and by visiting our website. We'll be posting live updates and more information as it becomes available.
A riverboat casino is a type of casino on a riverboat found in several states in the United States with frontage on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, or along the Gulf Coast. Several states authorized this type of casino in order to enable gambling but limit the areas where casinos could be constructed; it was a type of legal fiction as the riverboats were seldom if ever taken away from the dock.
History[edit]
Paddlewheel riverboats had long been used on the Mississippi River and its tributaries to transport passengers and freight. After railroads largely superseded them, in the 20th century, they were more frequently used for entertainment excursions, sometimes for several hours, than for passage among riverfront towns. They were often a way for people to escape the heat of the town, as well as to enjoy live music and dancing. Gambling was also common on the riverboats, in card games and via slot machines.
When riverboat casinos were first approved in the late 20th century by the states, which generally prohibited gaming on land, these casinos were required to be located on ships that could sail away from the dock. In some areas, gambling was allowed only when the ship was sailing, as in the traditional excursions. They were approved in states with frontage along the Mississippi and its tributaries, including Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri. Illinois also allowed limited riverboat casinos in the Chicago metropolitan area, which has a Mississippi River connection through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, while Northwest Indiana has three 'riverboat' casinos in harbors along Lake Michigan.
As an example, in 1994 Missouri voters approved amending the state constitution to allow 'games of chance' on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. By 1998, 'according to the state Gaming Commission, just three of the 16 operations comprising Missouri's $652-million riverboat gambling industry [were] clearly on the main river channel.' The state supreme court had ruled that boats had to be 'solely over and in contact with the surface' of the rivers.[1] Several casinos had been located on riverboats located in a moat or an area with water adjacent to a navigable waterway, leading them to be referred to as 'boats in moats.'[1] The state legislatures were unwilling to give up the revenues generated by gambling. Over time, they allowed gaming casinos to be built on stilts, though with the requirement they had to be over navigable water.
Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which destroyed most riverboat casinos and their associated facilities of hotels, restaurants, etc., in states along the Gulf Coast, several states changed their enabling legislation or amended constitutions. They permitted such casinos to be built on land within certain geographic limits from a navigable waterway. Most of Mississippi's Gulf Coast riverboat casinos have been rebuilt on beachfronts with solid foundation systems since the hurricane.
References[edit]
- ^ abSloca, Paul (18 January 1998). 'Missouri's 'Boats in Moats' Get That Sinking Feeling'. Associated Press. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
External links[edit]
River Queen Casino St Louis
- Partial listing of permanently moored casinos, DeJong and Lebet, Inc., Naval Architects and Marine Designers
River Queen Casino Il
