Last Wednesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to remove them all COVID restrictions on state casinos this weekend.

Players at the Encore Boston Harbor facility celebrated the end of these restrictions in the same way as most of the world celebrate New Years Eve.

The people who were at the casino on Friday night gathered at the bar and counted the seconds until the clock struck midnight and they were able to return to pre-pandemic conditions at the state's largest casino.

"One year, two months and 14 days ago, this casino is closed," said a staff member over the microphone to the entire casino. “We wanted to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with you, but we couldn't. This year is the end. "

She then led a final -second countdown as everyone celebrated the end of mask credentials, social distancing requirements, and strict limits on the number of players at any given table.

You can watch the full video below:

Unfortunately for poker players, neither MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor have announced when their poker rooms will reopen.