News Cuomo: New York Casinos Can Reopen, But Not Indoor Dining in NYC By Dan Clark Published September 4, 2020 at 5:46 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email A hand sanitizing wipe station is seen next to the slot machines at the Mohegan Sun casino on May 21. Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes said they're planning to reopen parts of their casinos on June 1, despite Gov. Ned Lamont saying it's too early and dangerous. NEW YORK NOW - Casinos in New York will be allowed to reopen next Wednesday, Sept. 9, as long as they have a sufficient air filtration system and limit the number of people allowed in the facility at one time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.