'While we have yet to know the full impact of COVID-19 on our state, these budgets will ensure continuity of government, while being fiscally responsible,' Ivey said in a statement. Kay Ivey on May 18 signed the spending bills, according to published reports. LEGISLATURE: The legislature returned May 4 to pass the state's two budgets and adjourned on May 18. Other casinos in the state have reopened or are getting ready to reopen under a 'Safer At Home' order that was recently expanded to include casinos, camps and theaters. To accommodate social distancing, casinos limited the number of guests on the floor to roughly one-third of normal operations. Visitors were asked to bring their own masks, but they will be available at the facilities for a small donation supporting local first responders, health care providers, and COVID-19 patient relief. New health and social-distancing measures include temperature checks for guests and employees and masks or face coverings are required for everyone. AlabamaĬASINOS: Wind Creek's three Alabama casinos - Atmore, Wetumpka and Montgomery - had a soft reopening for small groups of invited guests on June 4, followed by the public reopening on June 8. Social casinos, such as Chumba, are legal even in states that ban online gaming. Michigan has legalized online casinos with a target launch date of later this year. Online poker is legal in those states plus Nevada. As more states begin to reopen certain activities, here is where gambling stands in each state and where the General Assembly sessions are as some states consider sports betting legislation.īest online casinos is legal in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia (going live in mid July).

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