Penn National casinos in Mississippi will reopen Thursday

Ameristar Vicksburg and Hollywood Casino - Gulf Coast in Mississippi announced via Facebook on Sunday that they plan to reopen on Thursday.

From Hollywood Casino, located in Bay St. Louis:

"We are pleased to announce that we will be opening our doors with limited offerings on Thursday, May 21 at 12pm.

While we are excited to welcome you back, it is imperative that we create a safe environment for you and our team members. With this in mind, we have been working closely with the Mississippi Gaming Commission and state and local leaders to finalize a comprehensive plan for the reopening of Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. Details of those protocols and additional information on the reopening will be made available here on Facebook and our website in the coming days.

We look forward to welcoming you back safely. #welcomeback"



Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg posted a similar message, saying it would open its doors at 11 a.m. on Thursday: