The Gaming Control Board said casinos and other gaming establishments are included in the mask mandate approved Tuesday by the Clark County Commission that requires all employees to wear a face covering while working in a public space.

In a statement Wednesday, Control Board Chairman Brin Gibson said the agency would seek disciplinary action against licensees if they violate the mask mandate.

Gibson said the order goes into effect on Thursday at midnight and covers all gaming properties on the Strip, downtown and throughout Clark County.

Gibson said any emergency issues concerning the pandemic are under the control of local county governments acting “in the best interests of their constituents.”