Ellis Park reopens at 33% capacity

Ellis Park reopens at 33% capacity

As coronavirus cases rise, kentucky is moving forward with re- openings kentucky horse parks and state park camp- grounds are now open.

Also getting the go-ahead--- libraries and museums. kentucky race tracks now back open tonight too.

44-news reporter marisa patwa is in henderson tonight-- with how ellis park is preparing to welcome back visitors-- the neighs of race horses disappearing from the stables of ellis park back in march.

Now returning as the gaming center reopens at 33 percent capacity christmas day here at ellis park??i like a little kid in the candy store.

You know this is what i do.

I thrilled that we finally have horses coming in the back?

But things are different guests getting their temperatures taken, social distancing enforced, hand sanitizer everywhere and employees required to wear masks.?all employees that are here today and will be here throughout the week have been covid tested and have received a negative prognosis from a certified health professional?

For now the gaming floor is back open start later in the summer.

It been a long drag with this covid 19 nobody knows where youe going to be the next day it an everyday changing thing and wee been waiting on the governor to hear our protocols on opening the back side?

But in a twist scheduling changes in ellis park qualifying for the kentucky derby for the first time ever.?wee thrilled before it really a big thing for us it just off the wall?

And having worked over twenty five years at ellis park it s a heavy task maintaining a safe experience for both horses and jockeys.

It a heck of a job to keep this race track ready for horses and now all of a sudden youe got about two weeks worth to do in two days?

But even with the scramble to get ready time for both gamers and staff alike.?we finally got the rubber stamp.

And wee going ahead full blast?

For those who like to gamble at ellis park theyl be opening the stands back up when horse racing kicks-off.

And just across the ohio to the north, tropicana evansville plans to reopen later this month to visit our website at wevv.com for updates on both of these gaming facilities.

But for now reporting live in henderson marisa patwa 44news