Its high-stakes room, called Bobby’s Room in honor of former MGM Resorts International executive and 1978 World Series of Poker champion Bobby Baldwin, regularly hosts some of the biggest games in the world. The Bellagio is one of the marquee poker rooms in Las Vegas. No guests or spectators will be allowed in the poker room, and players will not be allowed to eat in the room.
The Bellagio will host only cash games for the time being, not tournaments. Poker games have been limited to five players per table based on guidelines from the state Gaming Control Board. Sahara Las Vegas is also set to open its room Thursday. The Golden Nugget, The Orleans, the South Point and The Venetian have already opened their rooms. Thursday through Sunday, according to an email from a spokesperson. The room will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to a release.Ĭaesars Palace will use five-handed tables, with players required to wear masks.
The Bellagio has gained approval for six-handed tables with the use of plexiglass dividers between players. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Bellagio and Caesars Palace will reopen their poker rooms at 10 a.m. The poker room sits vacant within the Bellagio as MGM shuts down casino operations at midnight on Tuesday, Main Las Vegas.
