Encore Boston Harbor Announces July 12 Re-opening Date

  • 02-JUL-2020

EVERETT, MA (July 2, 2020) – Encore Boston Harbor announced today that, pending approval of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), it plans to re-open its casino resort on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 9:00am, as part of the State's Phase 3 Re-opening Plan.  
 
In addition to implementing the extensive measures of its Health and Safety Plan, Encore Boston Harbor supports and will adhere to the directives aimed at reducing the risk to public health set forth by the MGC.  Every effort has been made to preserve Encore's luxury experience and provide guests with the peace of mind needed to enjoy a fun and relaxing return.
Several thoughtful new measures in social distancing, touchless technologies and cleaning protocols have been incorporated though the resort in a clear and transparent effort to protect the wellbeing of guests. Most notable among the enhancements are:
 
•         Non-invasive thermal temperature scans at all guest and employee entrances (no guest or employee with a temperature of 100.4 or more will be allowed in the resort);
•         Mandatory face coverings for all employees and guests, with complimentary face coverings available for guests;
•         Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of guest areas throughout the day; 
•         Multiple hand sanitizer stations and disinfecting wipes available throughout the resort; and 
•         Appropriate and comfortable physical distancing in all gaming and dining areas.
 
Encore Boston Harbor's Health and Safety Plan was created in consultation with leading public health professionals in addition to MGC  requirements and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The full plan can be viewed on encorebostoninfo.com.
 
About Encore Boston Harbor  
Encore Boston Harbor features 210,000 square-feet of gaming space including more than 2,800 slot machines and over 200 table games. Situated on the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts, and connected to Boston Harbor, Encore Boston Harbor boasts 671 spacious hotel rooms, a spa, salon and fitness center, specialty retail shops, 18 dining and lounge venues and more than 50,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting spaces. The grounds feature a six-acre Harborwalk with pedestrian and bicycle paths that provide access to the waterfront, an event lawn, public art and ornate floral displays. It is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The casino offers free self-parking for all guests seven days a week. Encore Boston Harbor is proud to be the Official Hotel of the New England Patriots. For more information, visit encorebostonharbor.com or follow Encore Boston Harbor on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 
 
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