LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Rio hotel-casino on West Tropicana Avenue near the Las Vegas Strip reopened today.

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The hotel-casino closed in March at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

The property celebrated the reopening by giving away turkeys this morning. Resident headliners Penn Jillette and Teller helped distribute the turkeys.

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Although the hotel-casino is now open, it is only accepting reservations for its rooms for Thursdays through Sundays.

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Las Vegas hotels are currently experience low midweek occupancy rates, resulting in several deciding to close during the week.

According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, weekend occupancy rates are currently 64% and weekday rates are 39%.

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The Rio is currently offering rooms on the weekends for less than $50.

© Provided by Evansville WFIE One of the many places reopening across Evansville on Monday is the Tropicana Casino and Deli.

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One of the many places reopening across the city on Monday is the Tropicana Casino and Deli.

A long line of people were at the casino Monday morning, in a socially distanced line.

Several new COVID-19 safety protocols will be established at both places of business, such as guests getting their temperatures checked and answering a few screening questions whenever they walk through the door.

Meanwhile, hand sanitizer will be available throughout the casino.

Guests are encouraged to wear masks but are not mandatory.

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“I mean, I understand that we have to keep 6 feet apart,' said visitor Margaret Raunn. 'As long as everyone does what they’re supposed to do, we’ll be fine.”

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The Tropicana Hotel and Taphouse will reopen on Thursday.

The Le Merigot Hotel will remain closed for now.

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The Casino at French Lick is also open for business Monday.

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