This 'tightness' of play is not just a onetime has become a pattern we have seen the number of times we have been there in the last 6 months.

The slots have become extremely tight and when they do hit their payouts are much smaller than what the same hit would be at other casinos. No doubt the economy has taken its toll, but it’s more than that. However, during this last year, it no longer is a bustling casino with a festive gaming atmosphere. We personally go to play the slots, which is a nice variety. Chukchansi has always has been a great place for an evening or overnight stay with wonderful food and a beautiful motel.

There are countless signs reminding gamblers about social distancing.Īll people who enter the casino will have to wear a mask.Ĭhukchansi Casino reopens June 1st at 9 in the morning.įor now the casino hotel will remain closed.My wife and I have been going to Chukchansi for years, but this last year there has been noticeable and unfavorable changes you may want to consider. 'The first thing we do is give a customer a sanitization wipe and then a one time use menu.' It will roam the casino spraying and wiping down surfaces.įood and beverage director Frank Rigley says seating in casino restaurants has been reduced by as much as 45 percent. 'We worked tirelessly to reopen our facility herewith all the right protocols in place and we're very thrilled to welcome back our team members and guests.' Next Monday Chukchansi will welcome back 80 percent of its workforce.Ī safety team will become a common sight morning, noon and night. If you like to play cards only three people are allowed at a table plus the dealer.ĭirector of marketing Deann Kamalani is excited about reopening.

Slightly more than 600 of Chukchansi's 1800 slot machines will slumber for social distancing purposes. The casino has taken every other machine out of service. Slot players will have more room to social distance. If you have a fever you'll be denied entry. If you're above normal a second test will be done by a hand held scanner. To get inside you will have to walk past a scanner that takes your temperature. It's been almost 9 weeks since it was forced to close due to the coronavirus. Gaming is returning to Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino next Monday.

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