Starwood Hotels, the operator of the Cal-Neva Tahoe when it reopens (per the article) also operates the hotel & reservation system for the Westin Hotel-Casino-Spa in Las Vegas. (Formerly, the Maxim and other names). That property has the "Max" casino -- small, but a few live games plus slots.

Maybe they will follow that business model and include at least a few live games at Lake Tahoe. Sure hope so.

Picture of the Max Casino in LV, with 6 table games: