Edgewater Casino Reopening
LAUGHLIN (KTNV) — Aquarius and Edgewater casino-resorts in Laughlin will reopen at 8 a.m. on June 4.
To welcome visitors back, representatives for the Aquarius and Edgewater properties said they are offering up to a 45 percent discount on all room reservations.
'Laughlin has long been a popular destination for summer getaways to take in watersports on the Colorado River and the excitement of the casinos,' said Sean Hammond, vice president and general manager of Aquarius and Edgewater. 'We look forward to reopening in time for people to enjoy their trips to Laughlin, while also providing a safe, healthy atmosphere.'
The Aquarius and Edgewater properties have said the two have implemented broad safety measures under the company's new 'Golden Commitment' standards, as part of Golde Entertainment.
According to Golden Entertainment, some areas of the Aquarius and Edgewater facilities will be closed during the initial reopening phase, but most of those locations’ restaurants and casino. Team members will be tested for COVID-19. Team member training has been provided for a safe and clean visit. Entry point screening to ensure a maximum capacity of 50% or less. General health screening for guests and team members (including temperature checks). Guests must wear masks, face coverings or face shields while on property at all times. Congregation control to limit the size of. Gaming, family friendly, riverside lanes bowling center, six restaurants, state of the art movie theater 6-plex, two swimming pools, childcare on site, laser tag, arcades, day. Sean Hammond, General Manager of both Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Casino Resort, said both of the properties opened up their slots as soon as allowed – at 12:01 a.m. — Will reopen casino (with a sportsbook open from 11 a.m. Daily), Chapel in the Clouds, and much of the SkyPod, including the observation deck. — Big Shot and SkyJump Powered by MTN DEW.
These measures include sanitation protocols at every touchpoint, from the casinos, restaurants, and bars to the elevators and rooms.
A full outline of the 'Golden Commitment' standards is available here.
Per guidelines set by the state of Nevada, Aquarius and Edgewater said they will also limit property occupancies to 50 percent.
All health and safety measures are subject to change based on any updates from the State of Nevada.
While some areas of the resorts will be closed during an initial reopening phase, most of the restaurants and the main casino floors will reopen.
A full listing of hours and closures is below at Aquarius:
ACCOMMODATIONS
Situated on the banks of the Colorado River, Aquarius Casino Resort is the largest hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. With 1,906 hotel rooms and suites split between two 18-floor towers, Aquarius offers sweeping views of the Colorado River and the Laughlin Strip through floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious rooms include complimentary wireless internet service, coffee makers and refrigerators. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, a resort pool and tennis courts.
RESTAURANTS
Café Aquarius
6 a.m. – midnight Sunday – Thursday; 6 – 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
For breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night dining, Café Aquarius offers an extensive menu from prime rib and specialty burgers, to breakfast classics and daily specials.
Duet Coffee & Wine
6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 6 a.m. – midnight Friday and Saturday.
Duet Coffee & Wine elevates the classic coffee shop experience with a selection of wines by the glass, or bottle, to pair with a variety of cheese and fruit platters, snacks and paninis. Coffee and breakfast options are available to-go or dine-in.
Outback Steakhouse
Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; noon – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Renowned for its bold flavors, Outback Steakhouse features a menu of uniquely seasoned steaks, prime rib, chops, chicken, seafood, and pasta. The popular Aussie-style steakhouse prides itself on serving signature dishes, made fresh every day with the highest quality ingredients.
Subway
Open 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. daily
Panda Express
Open 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily
McDonald's
Open 24 hours daily
Vineyard Ristorante
Temporarily closed
Windows on the River Buffet
Temporarily closed
River's Edge
Open 7 a.m. - midnight daily.
Located poolside, River's Edge offers a full bar and menu of appetizers, burgers, wraps, salads, and more by the newly renovated pool, as well as for those exploring the Riverwalk. More information is available here.
BARS & LOUNGES
Splash
Open daily from 9 a.m. – midnight
Splash, a stylish, laid-back lounge, showcases live entertainment, sports viewing and more. Splash is also available for private events. More information is available here.
The Cove Bar & Lounge
Monday – Thursday from noon – 11 p.m., Friday - Saturday from 9 a.m. – midnight; Friday – Saturday from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the Colorado River at The Cove Bar & Lounge, which offers a smoke-free environment. The award-winning bar offers a full bar of both classic and imaginative cocktails, plus 13 video poker interfaces. More information is available here.
The Zodiac Bar
Open 24 hours daily.
Zodiac Bar is located at the center of the gaming action, just steps from table games and high limit betting. Zodiac offers video poker, keno and blackjack, plus specialty and premium cocktails. More information is available here.
AMENITIES
Resort Pool
7 a.m. – midnight daily.
After a $5 million renovation, the pool at Aquarius offers a unique opportunity to lounge, swim and play while overlooking the Colorado River and Riverwalk. The 34,000-square-foot complex includes two Jacuzzis, nine private cabanas and 100 chaise lounges. This resort-style pool offers adult-only hours, where guests must be 18 years of age or older.
Fitness Center
Temporarily closed
A full listing of hours and closures is below at the Edgewater:
ACCOMMODATIONS
Located on the Colorado River, Edgewater features relaxing accommodations: a world-class casino, resort-style amenities including a pool, spa and fitness center, restaurants and lounges. All rooms are equipped with one king or two queen beds, Keurig coffee makers, 32' flat screen TVs with expanded channels.
RESTAURANTS
Hickory Pit
4 – 9 p.m. Thursday – Monday
The Hickory Pit offers guests an intimate yet casual gourmet dinner. The menu features steak, seafood and pasta specialties. The bar features the '777' happy hour, offering a variety of menu items for $7. More information is available here or by calling (702) 298-2453.
Grand Buffet
Temporarily closed
Capriotti's
Open 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop offers guests a selection of features, including The Bobbie, voted Greatest Sandwich in America. More information is available here.
Wild Style Burgers & Pizza
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11 – 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Edgewater Casino Resort's newest restaurant Wild Style Burgers & Pizza is located on the main casino level just north of the Edge Lounge. Burger ingredients include freshly ground beef, plus a top-it-yourself condiment bar that offers lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, Pico de Gallo and jalapeño slices. Pizzas are 20-inches in diameter and feature an imported cheese blend plus a variety of additional toppings. Pizzas are cut in to eight wedges, yielding enormous individual pizza sections when purchased by the slice. More information is available here.
Coco's Bakery & Restaurant
Temporarily closed
Dunkin' Donuts
5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The popular coffee shop features a selection of donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks located at on the casino level. More information is available here.
BARS & LOUNGES
River Bar
Open 24 hours
The Edgewater's River Bar is located on the main casino level next to the Edgewater Pit, overlooking the Colorado River. Specializing in handcrafted beer varieties, the River Bar features a wide variety of beer and liquor choices.
O'Aces Bar
Open 9 - 1 a.m. daily
The O'Aces Bar is located on the main casino level next to the south entrance of the casino, overlooking the Colorado River. The bar features a full bar and a variety of draft beer selections.
Embers Bar
Open 4 - 10 p.m. daily
The Embers Bar is located just inside the entrance to the Hickory Pit Steakhouse on the casino's river level and provides a comfortable area for steakhouse guests to relax before dinner reservations.
AMENITIES
Resort Pool
Open 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
Edgewater's pool area is conveniently located near the hotel gift shop on the first level of the casino. The pool area offers a resort size swimming pool and a spa.
Fitness Center
Temporarily closed
Riverwalk
The Laughlin Riverwalk offers views of the scenic Nevada desert scenery and Colorado River. Services include summer jet-ski rentals and affordable river cruises to Davis Dam or Lake Havasu City.
A Riverside Update concerning new Covid-19 Restrictions from Matt Laughlin
With new restrictions released from our Nevada Governor last night, November 22, 2020, I thought I would reach out to keep our friends and family in the loop. Our goal is to have as little impact on your Riverside experience as we expect these new restrictions for only 3 – 4 weeks. As I receive more news and information, I will be reaching out again to update you all.
New Riverside Casino Restrictions starting tonight at midnight (12:01 AM, November 24):
- Casino Floor, Casino Bars & Table Games – No change to our current spacious casino floor. Per NV Gaming Control Board, Riverside Resort is currently at 25% Fire Code Occupancy
- All Full-Service Restaurants – Reservations Required; Maximum 25% Occupancy
- All Fast-Food Outlets & Snack Bars – No Reservations Required; To-Go Options Only
- Bingo Paradise – Maximum 25% Occupancy
- Bowling – Open Bowling with maximum of 25% Occupancy
- U.S.S. Riverside – Limited to 22 guest maximum per cruise
- Riverside Cinemas – Maximum 25% Occupancy
- Arcades and Laser Tag – Maximum 25% Occupancy
- Retail Shops, Hair, Nail & Spa Services – Stay at 50% Occupancy
- Invitational Special Event VIP Parties will be cancelled until January 2021
- Don’s Celebrity Theatre & Karaoke – Closed until further notice
- Losers’ Lounge – Closed until further notice
- Fitness Center & Business Center – Closed until further notice
- Riverside Air Program – Limited Flight Schedule Available
This announcement does not come lightly, but we must follow our Governor and NV Gaming Control Board decisions and continue to strive for a great Riverside Resort experience. With full transparency, we will keep you updated with any and all changes. I truly appreciate your continued support.
Be safe,
Matt Laughlin, COORiverside Resort Hotel & Casino
THE RIVERSIDE RESORT HOTEL & CASINO PROPERTY-WIDE SAFETY MEASURES DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT!
We continue our quest to physically space our casino floor with everyone’s favorite machines. We have taken a lot of your comments from a previous post into consideration, and I am happy to say we have added video poker machines to our non-smoking casino floor as well as kept as many “favorite machines” spaced apart and ready for your return.
Newly implemented protocols are outlined below.
- Guests will be advised to practice physical distancing by standing approximately six feet away from other groups of people not traveling with them while standing in lines, using elevators or moving around the property. Six foot floor markers will be visible throughout the resort to help.
- In active restaurants, there are a reduced number of tables and physical layouts will be arranged to ensure appropriate distancing. Active restaurants include the 24-hour Riverview Restaurant, Sidewalk Café, Casino West Snack Bar, The Prime Rib Room on the River open for dinner reservations only, and a new sit-down casual eatery, BBQ on the River, located in the former Riverside Buffet area.
- The slot floor has also altered physical layouts to ensure distancing as well as rows with every other game shut down, following Nevada Gaming Control Board’s safety guidelines.
- Table games will limit the number of people allowed to play at any one time, at each game.
- Pools will be open with altered lounge chair layouts to help with physical distancing.
- Riverside Lanes will be open operating every other lane to help with physical distancing.
- Bingo Paradise will be open with 50% occupancy.
- USS Riverside boat tour along the Colorado River with 50% occupancy.
- AZ to NV water taxi shuttle service available with 50% occupancy per boat.
- Masks, or mouth and nose coverings, will be required for all employees who work in direct guest-service areas and, where applicable, gloves as well. Riverside Resort requires all guests wear a mask. Masks for our guests are available at the King of Clubs Player’s Club booth for convenience.
- Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the resort.
- An additional Safety & Sanitation Crew has been hired to continually clean high touch areas throughout the property, including gaming areas, hotel areas, and more, 24/7.
- All hotel guests will receive a personal-sized hand sanitizer bottle and two pre-packaged masks in their hotel room, per stay.
- The Riverside Resort employs EMT security staff on property for guest safety and will require hotel guests to complete a symptom self-evaluation upon check-in. If EMT’s are not on property for any reason, front desk staff or security will provide temperature screenings upon hotel check-in.
- Losers’ Lounge, Don’s Celebrity Theatre, Live Keno and Bowling Snack Bar will not be open right away.
- Valet Bellmen will meet guests at their vehicle.
- The valet area may still be utilized for drop-off/pickup with bellmen available for luggage service.
Our Casino Guest and Employee Safety Procedures is available on our Riverside Resort website at http://www.riversideresort.com/covid19/
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