In addition to interest building for the option, the poker room opened with only 12 tables, 60 less than before the pandemic. The games have been filled with long waitlists right away. As of this past Monday, it fulfilled its promise. The casino changed its mind and announced later in the year that poker would be brought back. The decision to cut off poker last year even forced Massachusetts gaming authorities to get involved, investigating the closure. This followed a previous closure induced by COVID-19. It argued that it was having trouble finding dealers, but the closure irked the poker community.
Encore Loses Support for PokerĮncore shut down poker in July of last year. However, the relaunch has been hampered by limited seating and a rake that some players feel is robbery. This is a great move that should have been cause for celebration in the poker community. Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor’s poker room has reopened for business.
