![]() I don’t have the authority to close those casinos.” The governor on Monday acknowledged she had no authority over tribal casinos, but she urged the state’s nine recognized tribal authorities to coordinate with local and state health officials. ![]() For casino employees, that pay will include their standard rate with an additional consideration for tips. In an effort to support tribal staff as a whole, the council has authorized an additional 120 hours of paid time off for all casino and government employees. “These unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures, and we all have to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Tribal Council Chair Cheryle Kennedy said. board of directors will revisit this closure as necessary. The Tribal Council and Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. “The continued growth of COVID-19 in Oregon has made this closure necessary.” “We pride ourselves as being a caring community who views every individual that walks through our doors as a member of the Grand Ronde family,” Spirit Mountain General Manager Stan Dillon said. Tribal officials, whose sovereignty allows them to make their own business decisions on tribal land, said they hope the closure will help protect the tribal community, casino staff and customers. Kate Brown ordered the rest of the state to cancel gatherings of more than 25 people for at least a month, and closed all bars and restaurants, except for takeout. It closed late Wednesday, two days after Oregon Gov. The gaming facility has more than 2 million visitors annually and is one of the region’s most popular attractions. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has closed Spirit Mountain Casino through April 1 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Rusty Rae/News-Register#Spirit Mountain Casino’s doors are closed to the public for two weeks.
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