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Three major casinos in the Sacramento region — Thunder Valley in Lincoln and Red Hawk in Placerville and Harrah's in Ione — joined other California gambling halls in announcing plans to shut down temporarily because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Red Hawk said it would close at 6 a.m. Wednesday and remain shuttered through the end of March.
'We've made this difficult decision to voluntarily close casino operations temporarily for the health and safety of our team members, guests and surrounding community,' said Regina Cuellar, tribal chairwoman of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. 'During this temporary closure, all casino team members will receive their base pay and benefits.'
Red Hawk said it will waive co-payments and co-insurance for screening and testing for COVID-19 at Kaiser Permanente facilities and that it would update workers and patrons on when the casino may reopen.
Harrah's also will close at 6 a.m. Wednesday and plans to pay employees for the next two weeks.
'This decision was not made lightly as it comes with great impact to our team members,' said Rhonda Pope-Flores, Buena Vista Rancheria Chairwoman. 'However, given the call for aggressive containment and mitigation efforts and to do our part to protect our team members, guests and community, we felt a suspension in operations was the responsible thing to do.'
Thunder Valley said it would close Friday night for an indefinite period.
None of the three casinos have reported confirmed cases of coronavirus, the companies said.
The latest announcements come a day after Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort said it would close temporarily, a move that Cache Creek Casino Resort and other gambling operations already have made.
Thunder Valley to pay health benefits
Thunder Valley had said on Monday that it was cutting back operations and laying off 85 workers — but remaining open. But after federal officials by evening warned the crisis will worsen, management decided to close.
'This was not an easy decision, but it is absolutely the right decision at the right time,'said Tribal Chairman Gene Whitehouse.
The Lincoln venue said it would continue to monitor conditions before deciding when to reopen.
'While the resort has experienced no reported cases of COVID-19, the United Auburn Indian Community believes the temporary closure is a responsible step demanded by the growing public health emergency,' the tribe said in a statement, adding that the casino will remain closed as management monitors the situation and 'will reopen the resort to the public when it is safe to do so.'
The casino has 2,500 full- and part-time employees and Thunder Valley said it would continue to provide health benefits for its workers during the shutdown. The casino said it also would donate perishable food and other items on-site to charities.
'These are extraordinary times, and our industry's first priority must be to protect the wellness of our guests, employees, and surrounding communities,' Whitehouse said. 'We have closely monitored this rapidly changing situation, and we believe this action is the best measure we can take to help contain the spread of this pandemic.'
But Thunder Valley's statements about paying health benefits spurred some pushback on social media by people posting a copy of a letter sent to employees that said employees could use their paid time off balances to continue being paid or take unpaid leave.
The letters also said that management would 'allow Team Member contributions for health care to be paid back on a payment plan upon return to work.'
'Pay your employees like the other casinos are doing,' one Twitter user demanded.
Thunder Valley spokesman Doug Elmets defended management, saying no final decisions have been made about employee benefits during the closure.
'Thunder Valley management is still working on the details and it's a fluid situation with things changing literally by the hour,' he said. 'We haven't ruled out anything and will do everything in our power to take care of our team members.
'Thunder Valley's employee benefit package is far superior to the coverage of many casinos in the region.'
The casino in Lincoln includes a hotel, 270,000 square feet of gaming space and 3,500 slot and video machines. Officials initially said Monday they had closed the buffet and bars and would increase the amount of space between gaming tables to stay open.
'The tribe and management of Thunder Valley believe this is the socially responsible action to take and strongly encourage others in the market to do likewise,' Elmets said.
Customers wanting to reschedule or cancel reservations or concert tickets should visit thundervalleyresort.com or call 916-408-7777.
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Can I charge my electric vehicle at the casino?Red Hawk Casino offers a total of ten (10) electric vehicle charging stations on property. Two EVSE are located on parking structure floors 1,3,5,7 and two in the Porte Cochere at the main entrance. The chargers on floors 1, 5 and 7 are at the southwest corners and the chargers on floor 3 are at the northwest corner. Please ask a Valet Attendant when seeking access to the chargers in the Porte Cochere.
Cameras and cell phones are allowed on the casino floor for limited use. If you have the myRedHawk™ mobile app, we encourage you to use it on your mobile device while on property. Please be respectful and courteous, using good judgment while taking photos. Using a mobile phone during live play is not allowed.
Are there non-smoking areas?
The casino has 2,500 full- and part-time employees and Thunder Valley said it would continue to provide health benefits for its workers during the shutdown. The casino said it also would donate perishable food and other items on-site to charities.
'These are extraordinary times, and our industry's first priority must be to protect the wellness of our guests, employees, and surrounding communities,' Whitehouse said. 'We have closely monitored this rapidly changing situation, and we believe this action is the best measure we can take to help contain the spread of this pandemic.'
But Thunder Valley's statements about paying health benefits spurred some pushback on social media by people posting a copy of a letter sent to employees that said employees could use their paid time off balances to continue being paid or take unpaid leave.
The letters also said that management would 'allow Team Member contributions for health care to be paid back on a payment plan upon return to work.'
'Pay your employees like the other casinos are doing,' one Twitter user demanded.
Thunder Valley spokesman Doug Elmets defended management, saying no final decisions have been made about employee benefits during the closure.
'Thunder Valley management is still working on the details and it's a fluid situation with things changing literally by the hour,' he said. 'We haven't ruled out anything and will do everything in our power to take care of our team members.
'Thunder Valley's employee benefit package is far superior to the coverage of many casinos in the region.'
The casino in Lincoln includes a hotel, 270,000 square feet of gaming space and 3,500 slot and video machines. Officials initially said Monday they had closed the buffet and bars and would increase the amount of space between gaming tables to stay open.
'The tribe and management of Thunder Valley believe this is the socially responsible action to take and strongly encourage others in the market to do likewise,' Elmets said.
Customers wanting to reschedule or cancel reservations or concert tickets should visit thundervalleyresort.com or call 916-408-7777.
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©2020 The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.)
Visit The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.) at www.sacbee.com
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Can I charge my electric vehicle at the casino?Red Hawk Casino offers a total of ten (10) electric vehicle charging stations on property. Two EVSE are located on parking structure floors 1,3,5,7 and two in the Porte Cochere at the main entrance. The chargers on floors 1, 5 and 7 are at the southwest corners and the chargers on floor 3 are at the northwest corner. Please ask a Valet Attendant when seeking access to the chargers in the Porte Cochere.
Do you allow cameras and cell phones on the Casino floor?Cameras and cell phones are allowed on the casino floor for limited use. If you have the myRedHawk™ mobile app, we encourage you to use it on your mobile device while on property. Please be respectful and courteous, using good judgment while taking photos. Using a mobile phone during live play is not allowed.
Are there non-smoking areas?We proudly offer an entire level of non-smoking gaming. Included on this level are over 200 games and three restaurants
How do I find a guest at Red Hawk Casino?For the enjoyment of all guests, we do not page guests on the gaming floor. Red Hawk Casino is a large gaming establishment; please pre-plan meeting times and locations with your party ahead of time.
Are my winnings taxable?Any winnings over $1,200 are subject to tax reporting.
Do you have wheelchairs available for your guests?A limited number of wheelchairs and Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECV) are available for special needs. Please visit our security booth for complete information.
Do you offer free parking?All parking at Red Hawk Casino, including valet, is free of charge.
Do you provide day care or have children's activities?Yes. Kids Quest® provides hourly supervised child care services to children age 6 weeks to 12 years. Kids Quest® is an incredible entertainment experience in a safe, clean and supervised setting. Open 7 days a week including evenings and weekends. Safety is a priority at Kids Quest®. A photo ID is required at check-in and check-out. Nutritious meals are available at a nominal cost. For children over 13 years, teens will love Cyber Quest® arcade. An adult must accompany all children under 12 years at Cyber Quest.
What are the denominations of your slot machines?We have a wide range of denominations from penny to $50 slot machines. We are also continuously adding new slots!
What is the minimum bet for your table games?Red Hawk Casino has a welcoming mix of table games with limits to fit every budget. If Blackjack is your game, we have tables with limits starting at $5 every day, including weekends!
How do I apply for a Marker Limit or Credit Application?To apply for a Marker Limit or Credit Application, see the main cashier for assistance.
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