A local meetup in Austin, Texas, at Doc's Backyard saw an unexpected turnout of nearly 40 people, including a party bus from San Antonio, despite 95-degree heat and social distancing restrictions. Simultaneously, footage from the Cosmopolitan Casino in Las Vegas shows packed crowds ignoring mask mandates and social distancing. Gaming industry insiders report that "coin-in" metrics for slot machines are reaching record highs since the reopening.
