Choctaw Casino Reopen Date
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - The Choctaw Casino in Durant is reopening Wednesday after more than two months of being closed.
Nevada Will Reopen Its Casinos On June 4, Governor Says: Coronavirus Updates 'We continue to see a consistent and sustainable downward trajectory of percentage of positive COVID-19 cases,' Gov. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians said it has a new financing package and is getting ready to return one of its casinos to full-time hours and to improve the other.The Clarion-Ledger reported that the tribe has not said when the Golden Moon Hotel and Casino will resume full-time operation. (WTOK) - Pearl River Resort, owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, announced Friday plans for the phased reopening of its Bok Homa Casino and Golden Moon.
Starting Wednesday at 10 a.m., the casino will be open at reduced capacity.
Seating will also be arranged for social distancing.
'For the first time in our history, those doors were secured,' said Regional Director of Marketing Bryan Prettyman.
There haven't been locks on the doors of the Choctaw Casino in 32 years until March, when they closed due to the pandemic.
'The cleaning started and the preparing for the opening started the day we closed,' Prettyman said.
He said that included markings on the ground to keep people six feet apart, monitors above displaying ways to stay safe and sanitizing stations.
'So we're encouraging the safe social distancing throughout the property,' Prettyman said.
Now, there's reduced restaurant seating, the buffet will be served by employees and no more self serve drinks.
Every other slot machine will be out of service, along with the game tables reduced to three chairs instead of six, only every other table open.
'Probably the biggest is an increased non-smoking area to better accommodate for the health aspect of the pandemic,' he said.
He says the south casino will be entirely smoke free, plus the east and west travel plazas and travel plazas across the Choctaw Nation.
'So that's almost a 50 percent footprint of our facility here will be non-smoking,' Prettyman said.
They'll be closing every morning from 4 to 7 a.m. for deep cleaning.
Masks are optional for guests, but required for employees, who will complete health screenings daily.
'Each one of them has remained on the payroll with full benefits from day one,' he said. 'I am thankful for that and I appreciate that. And I think all the associates here in Durant appreciate it too and are looking forward to coming back to work.'
They're doing a phased reopening. The gaming operation Wednesday is first, and the rest of the resort will open Friday including the hotel, pool and buffet.
The next phase will include all other Choctaw gaming destinations.
All concerts up until August were cancelled or postponed, and they say events after that will be monitored based on the current health situation.
PEARL RIVER RESORT TAKING MAJOR STEPS IN PREPARATION FOR REOPENING
Choctaw, MS (May 28, 2020) – While Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino (Sandersville) remain temporarily closed, major steps are being taken in preparation for reopening. Plans include strict sanitation and safety protocols, required facemasks for associates, installation of plexi glass barriers, additional hand sanitizer stations added throughout the property, many slot machines turned off and chairs removed to ensure social distancing, table games to allow limited number of players, maximum of four guests per elevator and restaurants will have distanced seating and limited occupancy.
Choctaw Casino Durant Reopen Date
The Resort has also taken additional measures to protect guests and associates by investing in top of the line technology.
Choctaw Casino Reopen Date
Trane UV Light Air Cleaning System – UV lighting technology system will be installed to filter and clean the air as it circulates throughout the casinos.
Hold Safe Handrail UV Disinfection Units –Advanced UV technology will be utilized on the handrails of the escalators and sky-bridge walkways to continuously disinfect as they rotate.
Chip Cleaning Machines – Chip cleaning machines will be used to clean and disinfect gaming chips at all table games.
Electrostatic Spray Technology – During designated times, sections of the gaming floor will be closed to allow for cleaning. The electrostatic spraying technology uses an electrical charge to dispense the appropriate sanitizers and disinfectants in a spray mist to wrap around and evenly coat surfaces for a more complete clean.
Thermal Temperature Scanners –Thermal cameras will be installed to conduct noninvasive temperature scans at all guest and associate entrances. Guests or associates displaying a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, will not be allowed entry.
“Our top priority remains the health and safety of our guests, associates and Tribal members,” said Sonny Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl River Resort. “While we have not yet determined a reopening date, we are confident that when we do reopen, it will be under the safest conditions possible. We look forward to welcoming guests and associates back soon.”
ABOUT PEARL RIVER RESORT
Owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort is the South’s premier resort destination. Pearl River Resort’s portfolio of assets includes Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park located in Choctaw, Mississippi and Bok Homa Casino located in Sandersville, MS.
The Silver Star and Golden Moon Casinos feature a variety of gaming options, hotel rooms, dining options, retail offerings, conference facilities, live entertainment and a full service spa. The all-new Pearl River Resort also offers a new gaming floor with the latest first-in-state slot machines, elevated poker room, remodeled hotel rooms, a stunning video wall, refreshed buffet, updated promenade, and more. Also featured is Dancing Rabbit Golf Club with two championship golf courses and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park. Bok Homa Casino features over 700 slot machines, 9 table games, an event center, Sportsbook operations and a fabulous quick serve eatery.