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Casino Workers Voice Concerns Over Safety Protocols, Enforcement
Casinos are up and running with modifications due to COVID-19, but some casino workers said establishing protocols might not be enough, and more might be needed to ensure the safety of workers. Some casinos have been open for more than a month, and specific protocols have been established like requiring a mask and temperature checks at the door. Local hotel…
Casino Workers Share Safety Protocol Concerns
Some workers said they have concerns about the enforcement of safety measures at reopened casinos. NBC 7’s Claudette Stefanian has more.
When Are San Diego County Casinos Reopening?
San Diego County casinos have begun reopening with restrictions after being closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2 Local Casinos Reopen, Guests Say They're Assured By Safety Procedures
After more than two months of closures, two casinos in San Diego County will reopen Monday despite opposition from state and local leaders.
Which San Diego County Casinos Are Reopening?
Four San Diego County casinos will begin reopening this week, two months after temporarily closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2 Local Casinos Reopen, Guests Say They're Assured By Safety Procedures
Jamul Casino and Viejas Resort and Casino reopened their doors Monday morning, reports NBC 7’s Artie Ojeda.
2 Casinos Open in SD County
A steady stream of cars headed to Jamul Casino for its soft reopening as it and Viejas Casino both reopened for the first time in more than two months.
Casinos Are Reopening, But Will People Go?
Four casinos in San Diego County are set to reopen this week: Jamul Casino, Viejas Resort and Casino, Sycuan Casino Resort, and Valley View Casino and Resort. Casinos are not bound to state or local law because they are on sovereign land.
2 Casinos Reopening in County
Two casinos – Viejas Resort and Casino and Jamul Casino – are reopening and implementing new measures to keep visitors safe.
Will People Visit Reopened Casinos?
NBC 7’s Niala Charles spoke to people who had different thoughts on whether they would go.
Casinos Preparing to Reopen Next Week
NBC 7’s Ramon Galindo has more details on the casinos reopening next week.
Jamul Casino to Extend COVID-19 Related Closure for Another Two Weeks
Jamul Casino will extend its coronavirus-related closure for another two weeks, after initially planning to reopen at the end of the month.
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Jamul Casino announced Friday it will reopen to the public on Thursday, May 21 after two months of closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The casino will have a soft reopening for its Amber and above Sweetwater Rewards Club VIP guests on May 18. It will join Valley View, Sycuan and Viejas casinos in opening next week.
In response to the pandemic, Jamul Casino closed on March 20 to protect the health and safety of its guests, employees and tribal members. It will begin its phased reopening Monday with physical-distance enhancements, increased cleaning protocols and improved gaming technology. The casino will expand to 24-hour operations beginning at 10 a.m. on May 21.
Plans to reopen the casino include disinfecting common areas and items like machines and chips, temperature screening of guests and employees, the placing of 150 hand-sanitizing stations throughout the casino and enforcing physical-distancing requirements.
'This has been an unprecedented season of uncertainty, and we understand it may take time for some guests to be ready to come back. I can assure you that we are doing everything in our power to ensure that Jamul Casino is a safe and fun environment when guests return,' said President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, Mary Cheeks.
During this first phase of reopening, Jamul Casino will not be offering shuttle or valet services, live entertainment or buffets.
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