{"id":19339,"date":"2020-09-08T20:53:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T00:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=19339"},"modified":"2020-09-08T20:53:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T00:53:44","slug":"genesee-county-batavia-downs-gaming-prepares-for-reopening-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/09\/08\/genesee-county-batavia-downs-gaming-prepares-for-reopening-tomorrow\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Batavia Downs Gaming prepares for reopening tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Doors will open at 8am on September 9th<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BATAVIA \u2013 Officials at Batavia Downs Gaming today announced that in accordance with the state\u2019s guidelines for reopening, Batavia Downs Gaming will once again be open beginning at 8am on Wednesday, September 9th<\/sup>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upon arrival, all guests of Batavia Downs will undergo a temperature checks and must have on a face covering.  Clear markings on the floor will indicate where patrons may go in order to maintain safe social distancing.  Select Restaurants and Bars will be open and patrons may enjoy food and drink inside those restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batavia Downs will be increasing the rigor of cleaning and sanitizing procedures throughout the facility.  They will also be increasing the number of shifts and hours of their environmental service team to maintain the desired level of cleanliness upon reopening.  There will be over 120 hand sanitizing stations located on the gaming floor, event spaces and in all the restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Batavia Downs asks that guests looking to visit wash or sanitize their hands frequently and always after visiting the restroom. They should wipe down frequently used personal items such as their phone and glasses.  If someone is feeling ill or has felt ill recently, they ask that you remain home until you are feeling better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are so looking forward to welcoming back our guests,\u201d said Henry Wojtaszek, President and CEO of Batavia Downs. \u201cOur staff is working diligently on providing a safe, secure entertainment environment for everyone to return to and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updates on the reopening can be found on their Facebook page or on\u00a0www.bataviadownsgaming.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release Doors will open at 8am on September 9th BATAVIA \u2013 Officials at Batavia Downs Gaming today announced that in accordance with the state\u2019s guidelines for reopening, Batavia Downs Gaming will once again be open beginning at 8am on Wednesday, September 9th.  Upon arrival, all guests of Batavia Downs \u2026<\/p>\n

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