Tachi Palace Casino Resort officials announced that the property in Lemoore, CA, on the Santa Rosa Rancheria owned and operated by Tachi-Yokut Tribe, will reopen in two phases beginning Thursday May 28 at 9 a.m. with numerous added safety measures in place. All employees and guests will be required to wear masks and pass by infrared cameras to determine body temperatures.
“We have implemented numerous protective measures, including reconfiguring the slot floor, adding separation shields and additional sanitizing stations,” said Michael Olujic, General Manager of Tachi Palace Casino Resort. “We are opening the casino and property in two phases to keep with current safety guidelines.”
Slot machines, the hotel, and limited restaurants will open first. Table games will open up approximately two weeks later. The slot floor has been reconfigured and an additional 23,000 square feet has been added to the third floor along with glass for a view of the casino below. All slot machines will be available 24 hours a day and for those not spaced six feet apart, plexiglass has been added for player safety.
The table-game area has been reconfigured to feature one large pit that accommodates additional tables, which will be limited to three players each, also with plexiglass for separation. In addition, guests will notice more frequent deep cleaning of chips and an increase in refreshing card decks.
Restaurants in the casino will offer food to go and tables are also spaced six feet apart. Numerous hand-sanitizing stations, including mounted ones on the ticket machines and in all elevators, have been placed throughout the property and are clearly marked, making them easy to locate.
The main public entrances and associate entrance have been equipped with infrared cameras to detect body heat. If cameras indicate excessive temperatures, security staff will conduct a secondary screening with touchless thermometers. All those who exceed the temperature limit will not be allowed to enter the property. Anyone visibly sick, including coughing and sneezing, will be asked to leave.
All staff members will wear protective face masks and are required to sanitize after any interaction with guests and other staff. In addition, plexiglass has been added to the restaurants, gift shop, hotel check-in, and cashier cage.
Yokut Gas, located next to the casino, continues to remain open, including offering full-service gas upon request. Slot machines in the convenience store will reopen in two weeks with appropriate spacing.
“Our second phase includes evaluating bingo and the amenities at the Coyote Entertainment Center,” said Olujic.
