Bay 101 Casino Closed
Posted By admin On 27/07/22SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) — Work was underway Wednesday at San Jose’s two cardrooms, Bay 101 and Casino M8trix, to prepare for outdoor operations.
At Bay 101, crews were seen erecting a large, white vinyl tent directly adjacent to the main building, to house dozens of playing tables with clear plastic partitions. Electricians spent the day wiring multiple surveillance cameras above.
At Casino M8trix, also underneath a white tent, the carpeted flooring was illuminated by chandelier lights above. The length of the tent was estimated to be at least half the length of a football field.
See posts, photos and more on Facebook. Bay 101 is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week casino located in San Jose, Calif. The casino includes several restaurants, a sports bar and a deli, as well as a banquet room that is available for private parties. The Airport Hotel was demolished in December 2015 to make way for Bay 101's new $100-million casino, hotel, and, office complex. The first phase of the new complex, comprising the casino and a restaurant, opened in September 2017. When California widened Highway 237 in 1992, the Alviso location closed and a new site was erected on Bering Drive, just off East Brokaw Road at Highway 101. The main turning point in its history occurred when it was acquired by Marko Trapani and opened as Bay 101 Casino in September of 1994.
The State of California has issued industry-specific guidelines for reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, including:
- where players touch the cards, the deck must be discarded, sanitized, or set aside for 7 days after each dealer rotation
- all chips must be washed and disinfected prior to circulation
- all chips must be replaced after each dealer rotation
- players who cannot maintain six feet apart must have barrier separation
- eating at the table is prohibited, but drinks are OK
“If there is a safe legal way for them to operate outdoors, that’s a no brainer. Absolutely,” said Raul Peralez, San Jose City Councilmember.
Unfortunately, it seems that Bay Area casinos are unlikely to reopen to the public within the next few weeks. This part of the state has been one of the slowest to lift restrictions. Of course, the decision to reopen a casino ultimately lies with the Native American tribe that owns it.
Because of the lockdown, San Jose has been unable to collect millions of dollars in tax revenue from the two cardrooms, and 700 employees have been laid off, according to Peralez.
“I don’t think anybody can argue that somehow that would be an essential operation that you want people to engage in. It’s not about that. It’s about the jobs, bringing back those jobs. It’s about bringing back that tax revenue for the city,” said Peralez. “And quite frankly, if it was not allowed by the state, If there wasn’t a legal, safe way to do this, we wouldn’t do it, we wouldn’t ask for it.”
Johnny Heshmati, a longtime customer, has been gambling online since the lockdown. Heshmati is looking forward to playing under the new health orders.
“I think it will add a different dynamic, right? But like everything else in the world, you know we’re we’re adapting with it,” said Heshmati. “I think it’s becoming the norm now so I don’t see it really throwing a damper on the experience or affecting things. I think you know, it’ll be just fine.”
Casino M8trix hopes to be open by the week of September 7. Bay 101 says it is pushing to pass inspections and reopen by the end of this week.
If you have a gambling problem
call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.problemgambling.ca.gov
Yes! However, strict state and federal guidelines must be followed. A casino Shift Manager and credit committee gather information from credit bureaus and banks to determine approval process and limits.
Bay 101 Casino offers many great customer service options and one of the most convenient is check cashing privileges. You can cash both personal and payroll checks by providing just a few personal items of identification, with casino manager approval.
Personal check cashing requires a completed application form,with voided personal check and valid state ID. The application approval process may take up to 10 days.
Payroll check cashing also requires a completed application form, with voided personal check and valid state ID.
Bay 101 Casino cannot process or cash:
- A check issued from out of state
- A hand-written or hand-signed payroll check
- A check over $2,000
- A check more then seven days old
No, Bay 101 Casino only accepts Bay 101 Casino chips.
California Casinos Closed
Yes, Bay 101 Casino can issue a casino check for your winnings!
Yes, anywhere inside Bay 101 Casino, or The Province.
Yes - Dress comfortably, but please, no tank tops or flip flops.
Bay 101 Casino never closes! It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Potential job applicants are encouraged to contact the Bay 101 Casino Human Resources department for up to date job postings. To apply for a job with Bay 101 Casino, you must complete an application in person unless otherwise stated. Applications are accepted in the Human Resources office Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 6 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Yes, Ample parking is generally available, but please call 408-437-5539 to find out where you should park during your visit, and to find out if your parking time is limited.
No, sorry. Self-excluded patrons may not be anywhere on the Bay 101 Casino premises until the after the expiration date of their self-exclusion agreement.
Yes, However children under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 or older, while on the Bay 101 premises, and children under 21 are never allowed on the gaming floors.
No, sorry. You must be at least 21 years old to play any games at Bay 101 Casino.
Is Bay 101 Casino Open
Easy! Just stop by the Bay 101 Casino Security office, show your ID and get your hand stamped. This will prove that you have been verified as over 21 years of age, and eligible to play at Bay 101 Casino.
Bay 101 Casino News
The closest light rail station is the Metro/Airport Stop, which is located just across the street from the main entrance at Bay 101 Casino. Please call the VTA 408-321-2300 or visit www.vta.org for an updated schedule. The nearest bus stop is the Metro Drive Bus Stop on North First Street, also located just across the street from the Main entrance at Bay 101 Casino.