Borgata in Atlantic City to reopen later this month - NJ.com

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The Borgata will become the last of Atlantic City’s nine hotel-casinos to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic when it starts to welcome the public on July 26.

It will host an invitation-only “soft opening” starting July 23, Borgata officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday, and will open its doors to everyone three days later.

Hotel rooms will open in a “limited capacity,” the Borgata said in a statement and every other slot machine in the casino will be disabled. Outdoor dining areas and retails shops will also be open at New Jersey’s top-grossing casino. Guests and staff will be required to wear face coverings in public areas. In addition, menus will be available to be looked at electronically on mobile devices and chairs at the outdoor pool will be spread apart.

The Borgata was preparing to reopen in early July before Gov. Phil Murphy announced that plans to allow indoor dining in the state were being put on hold as governor pointed to scenes from expanded outdoor bar and restaurants in the state showing packed crowds without masks and patrons flouting social distancing as a reason to halt indoor dining indefinitely. The state’s previously-announced restrictions on indoor dining included 25% capacity limits, tables spaced 6 feet apart, face coverings for staff and other rules.

But Murphy said spikes in cases in other states made eating inside too risky.

While other hotel-casinos reopened by setting up temporary outdoor quarters and offering grab-and-go bags that customers can eat outside or in their hotel rooms, the Borgata said it would remain closed.

“Our guests expect a special experience when they come to our property and if we cannot provide that level of hospitality, we feel it best that we remain closed until such time that the Governor lets us know it is safe to offer food and beverage,” Borgata’s statement on June 29 said. “The health and safety of our employees and guests are at the center of all that we do, and although we respect the decision we regret that we are unable to welcome back the thousands of employees who are anxious to return to work. We look forward to a time when it is safe to welcome everyone back.”

Murphy ordered Atlantic City’s casinos shut due to the virus on March 16.

They have been permitted to operate at 25% of capacity since July 2. The Borgata says it plans to bring back about 40% of its staff when it reopens.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JeffSGoldman. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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