This will be followed by the reopening of two of its Mississippi properties, IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi and Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Tunica, on the next day. Notably, social distancing requirements will also be in place across casino floors and restaurants.īoyd Gaming plans to reopen three Louisiana properties, namely Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel and Treasure Chest Casino, on May 20. However, upon reopening, these are likely to operate with limited amenities and capacity restrictions in accordance with state and local guidelines aimed at mitigating and minimizing the virus spread. The company stated that these will be the first Boyd Gaming properties to reopen amid the pandemic. Following the closure of properties in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD recently announced that it will reopen seven properties across Louisiana and Mississippi.