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SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) — Work was underway Wednesday at San Jose’s two cardrooms, Bay 101 and Casino M8trix, to prepare for outdoor operations.
At Bay 101, crews were seen erecting a large, white vinyl tent directly adjacent to the main building, to house dozens of playing tables with clear plastic partitions. Electricians spent the day wiring multiple surveillance cameras above.
At Casino M8trix, also underneath a white tent, the carpeted flooring was illuminated by chandelier lights above. The length of the tent was estimated to be at least half the length of a football field.
The State of California has issued industry-specific guidelines for reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, including:
- where players touch the cards, the deck must be discarded, sanitized, or set aside for 7 days after each dealer rotation
- all chips must be washed and disinfected prior to circulation
- all chips must be replaced after each dealer rotation
- players who cannot maintain six feet apart must have barrier separation
- eating at the table is prohibited, but drinks are OK
“If there is a safe legal way for them to operate outdoors, that’s a no brainer. Absolutely,” said Raul Peralez, San Jose City Councilmember.
Because of the lockdown, San Jose has been unable to collect millions of dollars in tax revenue from the two cardrooms, and 700 employees have been laid off, according to Peralez.
“I don’t think anybody can argue that somehow that would be an essential operation that you want people to engage in. It’s not about that. It’s about the jobs, bringing back those jobs. It’s about bringing back that tax revenue for the city,” said Peralez. “And quite frankly, if it was not allowed by the state, If there wasn’t a legal, safe way to do this, we wouldn’t do it, we wouldn’t ask for it.”
Johnny Heshmati, a longtime customer, has been gambling online since the lockdown. Heshmati is looking forward to playing under the new health orders.
“I think it will add a different dynamic, right? But like everything else in the world, you know we’re we’re adapting with it,” said Heshmati. “I think it’s becoming the norm now so I don’t see it really throwing a damper on the experience or affecting things. I think you know, it’ll be just fine.”
Casino M8trix hopes to be open by the week of September 7. Bay 101 says it is pushing to pass inspections and reopen by the end of this week.
Outside Food/Beverage items are not allowed inside Bay 101 Casino. Patrons will be asked to leave these items in their cars/vehicles.
- Food/Beverage items available within Bay 101 Casino are provided by The Province Restaurant.
- Game rules and problem gambling pamphlets in what languages? Here at Bay 101 Casino we not only facilitate your game, we help you better understand the games we offer. We provide easy-to-read color-coded pamphlets on our card games along with all rules at every entrance. These informational gaming brochures appear in five languages:English
- Chinese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Pamphlets about problem gambling are also available.
Bay 101 Casino offers many customer service options and one of the most convenient is the cashier’s cage. Our helpful staff is there for you around the clock to serve chip needs, whether you are purchasing chips or trading them back in for cash. We also offer credit card cash advances for our chip purchase, as well as check cashing privileges. You can cash both personal and payroll checks by providing just a few personal items of identification, with casino manager approval. Tournament entries may be paid with cash or Bay 101 chips at the Cashiers Cage.
Personal checks require:
- Application [click here]
- Voided personal check
- Valid state ID
And for faster processing, have your bank fill out this form. Your application may take up to 10 days to process.
Payroll checks require:
- Application [click here]
- Voided personal check
- Valid state ID
We cannot process or cash:
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- A check issued from out of state
- A hand-written or hand-signed payroll check
- A check over $2,000
- A check more then seven days old
The San Jose area offers many local events and attractions. The following links include information.
- Find outwhat’s going on in San Jose's lively downtown area, just minutes away.
- The San Jose Mercury News website offers information on local entertainment.
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport: http://www.sjc.org/
- The HP Pavilion, home to the San Jose Sharks NHL team and concerts and events throughout the year.
Dress Code
- No guest is allowed to cover his/her face with a hooded shirt, cap, or other clothing items.
- Clothing that reveals too much back, chest, stomach or underwear is unacceptable.
- Torn, dirty, or frayed clothing is unacceptable.
- Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to other patrons or employees is not permitted.
- Shorts that show parts of a person’s buttocks are not acceptable.
- Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who does not comply with Bay 101’s dress code.
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Animals On Premises
- Service Dog is allowed but when the animal becomes a distraction or nuisance, the patron with the uncontrolled animal may be asked to leave.
- Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, they are not considered service animals under the ADA. Casino Shift Manager may exercise discretion on prohibiting such animals.
Food/Beverage
- Outside Food items are not allowed inside Bay 101 Casino. Patrons will be asked to leave these items in their cars/vehicles.
- Food and Beverage items are available in Bay 101 Casino and are provided by The Province Restaurant.
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