JUST IN: Maryland casinos to reduce the number of patrons allowed in facilities by 50%

ANNAPOLIS (WBFF) Maryland's casinos will cut customer interactions on their gaming floors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Effective Monday, March 16. five Maryland casinos- Live! Casino, Horseshoe Casino, Hollywood Casino, Ocean Downs Casino and Rocky Gap Casino will reduce the number of patrons allowed in their facilities by 50%.

Each of the five casinos will put this reduction in place in ways that best create social distancing. Officials say they expect elimination of chairs at slot machines and table games, limiting the number of patrols allowed onto the gaming floor, restrictions in food and beverage outlets and other measures.

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