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Starting Friday, the capacity limits at Detroit casinos will be raised to 30%.
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino can increase their capacity levels. These casinos have been operating under stringent restrictions since reopening in August, making this a significant development.
As part of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the decision was made to allow restaurants to operate at 50% capacity and indoor professional sporting events to host up to 750 fans.
Indoor locations throughout the state must still adhere to mandatory masks and social distancing measures.
Initial Detroit casinos reopening capacity was 15%
After a shutdown of almost five months, Detroit casinos reopened in August with a limited capacity of 15%. This reopening occurred five days after the start of sports betting in Michigan.
In November, when the COVID-19 cases surged in the state, Whitmer issued an order to close the casinos. However, they were allowed to reopen shortly before the Christmas holiday.
According to President Bruce Dall, MotorCity Casino is currently operating at 12.5% capacity, allowing up to 100 people to gather in each separate area until Friday.
Dall stated to Playinmichigan that despite the increase, our guests should not expect any wait times, even on busy nights. He emphasized that the well-being of our staff and guests is paramount, and we will maintain our collaboration with state and local health officials to ensure a safe environment.
Last summer, a MGM representative informed Playinmichigan that the casino’s capacity would be around 1,800 due to the 15% cap.
Due to the shutdowns and restrictions, the Detroit casinos experienced a significant decline in revenue in 2020, with a year-over-year decrease of 57.9%.
MotorCity suing insurer over lack of COVID-19 coverage
In court, a Detroit casino is seeking to recover a portion of the financial losses incurred during the 2020 pandemic.
According to The Detroit News (paywall), MotorCity Casino has filed a lawsuit against American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co., alleging a breach of contract.
American Guarantee and Liability, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd., which is headquartered in Switzerland, rejected a claim exceeding $270 million related to the closures.
Dall provided a statement to Playinmichigan, expressing that their insurance carrier has not honored their business insurance claims, which has led them to take this action. They still hope for a peaceful resolution.
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