All businesses must also complete Santa Clara County’s Social Distancing Protocol forms, and file with the county before moving any operations outside.īay 101 wasted no time in setting up a tent to allow the resumption of poker and other card games after a five-and-a-half month hiatus. Casino operations will be limited to the on-site parking lots.īay 101 and Casino M8trix operate the only legal card rooms in San Jose, but even with the ordinance passed Wednesday, must get written approval from city administrators before they can begin offering poker. Many businesses, including casinos, remain shuttered nearly six months into the pandemic. The city council included outdoor casino reopening plans as part of a sweeping measure that will allow businesses ranging from art studios and dry cleaners to move some of their operations into parks and onto public sidewalks. (Image: World Poker Tour) 49-table card room underwent a $53 million expansion. The casino will begin offering outdoor gambling and poker under a tent in their parking lot thanks to a new rule passed by the San Jose City Council. The San Jose City Council approved outdoor gambling on Wednesday, paving the way for the return of casino gaming and poker in the city. How Much Money Can You Make Playing Poker?.