Here’s when Southern California casinos plan to reopen - Press-Enterprise

Editor’s note: This story has been evolving and we will update it as the situation changes and casinos begin to announce reopening dates. For the latest news, visit our casinos section. 

Although many Southern California businesses remain closed amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, some tribal-owned casinos have announced reopening plans, with a few saying they hope to open as early as late May.

Others remain closed through the end of the month and beyond, with some hinting on social media about forthcoming reopening announcements.

Here’s when Southern California casinos plan to reopen:

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Where: 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs

Information: 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

The Casino, which closed March 17, is remaining temporarily closed, according to an announcement posted to its website. No timeframe for reopening is given.

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

Where: 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

Information: 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

Like its sister property, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa also closed March 17. It also has an announcement on its website saying that it is staying closed for now.

Augustine Casino 

Where: 84001 Ave. 54, Coachella

Information: 760-391-9500, augustinecasino.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

The Coachella casino, which closed March 15, has not made any reopening announcements, but did post pictures to social media April 29 indicating that some modifications were being made at places like the gift shop and Menyikish Bar & Grill to promote social distancing for once the casino reopens.

Cahuilla Casino Hotel 

Where: 52702 Highway 371, Anza

Information: 951-763-1200, cahuillacasinohotel.com

Status: Planned reopening date of May 27.

The Cahuilla Band of Indians, which had to postpone the April 2 opening of its new Cahuilla Casino Hotel, announced Friday, May 15, that it planned to open the entire property Wednesday, May 27.

Some of the protective measures casino officials said it will have in place include checking all guests and team members with noninvasive, no-contact temperature check thermometers; requiring team members and guests to wear face masks when on property (disposable masks will be provided if needed); limiting the number of gaming floor guests to 250; and configuring slot machines and chairs to allow for physical separation. The new hotel will also be open.

The Cahuilla Band of Indians’ convenience store and gas station, Mountain Sky Travel Center, has remained open to sell essential goods.

Casino Pauma 

Where: 777 Pauma Reservation Road, Pauma Valley

Information: 877-687-2862, casinopauma.com.

Status: Closed until further notice.

The casino has not made any announcements about reopening since closing March 16. It did make one significant change in late April, which is that you can now order food items for pickup from its Deli & Pizzeria.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Where: 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

Information: 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com.

Status: Closed until further notice.

The Indio resort closed March 17. A spokesman recently said the casino was working on a reopening plan that would likely be done in phases, but the casino has not yet announced a reopening date.

The casino is working on its entertainment lineup, moving shows originally scheduled for the spring to the fall and booking new entertainment. It hopes to start doing concerts again as early as August, with Little Big Town being the first of the acts.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California 

Where: 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center

Information: 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

Harrah’s, which closed March 16, has not provided any updates about reopening since saying it would be closed until further notice on March 27. However, if you like comedian Rob Riggle you can catch him talking about the art of topiary and his mustache in a video on the resort’s Facebook page.

Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa 

Where: 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon

Information: 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

The Cabazon resort closed its doors Tuesday, March 17, and is currently closed until further notice. The casino has not yet made any announcements about a reopening date. In an Instagram post on May 6, the casino promised an upcoming video from Chief Operating Officer Richard St. Jean about what’s been happening at the casino while it’s been closed.

Pala Casino, Spa & Resort

Where: 11154 Highway 76, Pala

Information: 877-946-7252, palacasino.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

The casino has not put out any updates since announcing March 18 that it would close until further notice.

Pechanga Resort Casino

Where: 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula

Information: 877-711-2946, pechanga.com

Status: Target reopening date of June 1

The Temecula area complex, which closed March 16, became the first in Riverside County to announce a planned reopening date of June 1. In a detailed statement on its website, Pechanga said it would be making modifications for the opening that included limiting the number of slot machines and positions at table games; limiting the number of people in restaurants; requiring employees and likely guests to wear face coverings; and using “touchless and non-invasive temperature checks.”

Though the casino and hotel will be open, things like concerts and other major events will not be held for the immediate future and the pool and spa will also remain closed for the time being.

San Manuel Casino 

Where: 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland

Information: 909-864-5050, sanmanuel.com.

Status: Closed through at least May 31.

The Highland area casino, which closed March 15, has said that it will stay closed through the end of May, but has not made any announcements about June.

Soboba Casino Resort 

Where: 22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto

Information: 951-665-1000, soboba.com

Status: Planned reopening time of noon May 27.

The San Jacinto area resort, which closed March 18, posted on Friday, May 15, that it would reopen at noon May 27 on its website and via social media. However, the resort’s hotel would remain closed for the time being.

Guests and employees will be required to wear a mask, but gloves are optional for guests. There will be temperature screenings upon arrival and sensors will help officials limit the capacity of the gaming floor.

There will also be no smoking allowed on the gaming floor, but there will be designated smoking areas.

Spotlight 29 Casino 

Where: 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella

Information: 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

The casino, which closed March 19, has made no announcements about when it might reopen, but it has made posts thanking employees for helping to prepare for whenever the reopening time comes.

Tortoise Rock Casino 

Where: 73829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms

Information: 760-367-9759, tortoiserockcasino.com

Status: Closed until further notice.

The casino, a sister property to Spotlight 29 Casino, has not made any reopening announcements.

Valley View Casino & Hotel 

Where: 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center.

Information: 760-291-5500, valleyviewcasino.com

Status: Planning to reopen May 22

The Valley Center complex announced its hotel, casino and restaurants would open on May 22 in a letter posted to the casino’s website. In the letter, Bruce Howard, the casino’s general manager, said that guests should prepare to have an appropriate face mask before entering.

Though the letter states that the casino has taken many precautionary measures, it did not detail what those measures were. Valley View declined to provide further comment.

Additional San Diego-area casinos

Five additional San Diego County casinos closed March 20. Here’s what they’re doing.

Sycuan Casino Resort near El Cajon announced that it would open in phases beginning May 20. Only some of the food options will be open to start and those will have limited hours; every other slot machine will be turned off; and table games will be limited to three players per table. Bingo and poker will not be open during the initial phase. Some of the safety mechanisms the casino put in place include adding a self-cleaning antimicrobial coating throughout the property, thermal cameras at entrances and markers on the floor to remind people to social distance.

Viejas Casino & Resort near Alpine, in an update on its website on May 8, posted that it plans to open at 8 a.m. May 18. The resort says the entire property has been sanitized and that germicidal technology has been installed to sterilize the property to disinfect the property. The casino will be closed from 3 a.m.-7 a.m. daily so that disinfection will take place. Masks must be worn at all times by guests and team members. Though nothing is mentioned specifically about the resort’s two hotels, its website shows that you can book rooms starting May 18.

Jamul Casino announced Friday, May 15, that it would have a soft reopening for some of its reward club VIP guests on May 18 and would reopen to the rest of the public on May 21. The casino will have various protocols in place, including continuous cleaning and sanitizing of dining venues and touch points all day (a special “Clean Team” has been established to focus on all high-touch guest areas). Guests and employees will be checked by non-contact infrared thermometers and any guest with a temperature above 100 or symptoms such as coughing, sneezing or runny nose will not be let in. Face coverings will be required for all team members and guests. There will be plexiglass dividers between casino employees and guests at the cage and quick service dining counters.

Barona Resort & Casino near Lakeside remains closed until further notice. It has not yet announced a planned reopening date.

Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center near Campo remains closed until further notice and has not yet announced a planned reopening date. Its convenience store and gas station is still open.

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