PokerNews · Sep 7, 2021
Face Masks Will NOT Be Required at 2021 WSOP - But There Are Exceptions
Amazon Room WSOP RioThe WSOP answered one major question that's been on the minds of poker fans the past week: will players be required to wear face masks now that vaccines are mandatory?
On Tuesday, the confusion was clarified with an update to the 2021 WSOP FAQs, which stated that players can take the masks off while seated at a poker table.
Last week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) announced a mask exception rule that permits fully vaccinated venues to operate without patrons wearing face masks. Consistent with Sisolak's Directive 50 mandate, the no mask policy only applies to when players are seated at a poker table.
According to the FAQs, Players must still wear masks when: