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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590769363520.jpeg" alt="Slot machines at St. Jo Frontier Casino/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Slot machines at St. Jo Frontier Casino/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostThe St. Jo Frontier Casino, closed since COVID-19 restrictions were put
in place in mid-March, will reopen Monday.Affinity Gaming, which owns the St. Joseph casino that sits on the bank
of the Missouri River, announced it will reopen in accordance with authority
granted Missouri’s 13 casinos by the Missouri Gaming Commission.“We are very excited to reopen our doors and welcome
back our community,” Michael Tamburelli, VP &amp; General Manager for St. Jo
Frontier Casino, said in a written statement released by Affinity.There will be increased safety and
sanitation policies to ensure the safety and health of both guests and
employees when the casino reopens Monday, according to Affinity. Seating will
be configured to allow for appropriate social distancing. The casino will receive
a deep cleaning and be sanitized each night, the company says. Hand sanitizer
and disinfectant will be available throughout the property. Employees will be
required to have their temperature checked before entering the property and
will also be required to wear face masks.The first hour of operation will be
reserved for guests who are 50 years old and older to
provide them with easy access, less waiting, better slot machine availability,
and a fresh facility after the nightly deep cleaning of the property.

St. Jo Frontier Casino set to reopen Monday