SAMI’S SMACKDOWN By Sami Becker
COVID PRECAUTIONS BY CASINO—II Casinos Instituting Different Policies—Inquire Before You Visit
T
he month of May was full of new guidance and advice by various agencies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Our readers should be aware that as agencies continue to revise their guidelines, casinos may or may not adapt less strict guidelines. Clearly, policies are still changing and are different between casinos. I’ve updated last month’s list that covers the basic COVID guidelines by casino. The table below was revised in late May, 2021. I advise our readers to verify with each casino (prior to arriving) by calling, or visiting their website, regarding their current COVID policies and hours of operation. Especially since each casino is owned and operated by a sovereign native tribe. $ CASINO
LOCATION
TEMPERATURE CHECK
MASKS
SMOKING
Apache Gold Casino
Globe
NO
YES
Outside Only
Apache Sky Casino
Winkelman / Dudleyville
NO
YES
Outside Only
BlueWater Casino
Parker
YES
YES
Outside Only
Bucky’s Casino
Prescott
YES
YES
Outside Only
Casino Arizona
Scottsdale
YES
YES/NO*
Outside Only
Casino Del Sol
Tucson
YES
YES
Restricted to a certain area inside
Casino Del Sol Marketplace
Tucson
YES
YES
Outside Only
Casino Of The Sun
Tucson
YES
YES
Outside Only
Cliff Castle Casino
Camp Verde
YES
YES
Restricted to a certain area inside
Cocopah Casino
Yuma
YES
YES
Non-Smoking Section
Desert Diamond Casino
Tucson
YES
YES
Outside Only
Desert Diamond Casino
Sahuarita
YES
YES
Outside Only
Desert Diamond Casino
Glendale
YES
YES
Outside Only
Desert Diamond Casino
Why
YES
YES
Outside Only
Maricopa
YES
YES
Restricted to a certain area inside
Show Low / Pinetop
YES
YES
Outside Only
Chandler
YES
YES
Outside Only
Mazatzal Casino
Payson
NO
OPTIONAL
Anywhere Inside
Paradise Casino
Yuma
NO
YES
Outside Only
Quechan Casino
Winterhaven, CA
NO
YES
Outside Only
Mohave Valley
YES
YES
Outside Only
Scottsdale
YES
YES/NO*
Outside Only
Flagstaff
(Temporarily Closed)
Vee Quiva Casino
Laveen
YES
YES
Outside Only
We-Ko-Pa Casino
Fountain Hills
NO
YES
Outside Only
Chandler
YES
YES
Outside Only
Prescott
YES
YES
Outside Only
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Hon-Dah Casino Lone Butte Casino
Spirit Mountain Casino
Talking Stick Resort Twin Arrows Navajo Casino
Wild Horse Pass Casino Yavapai Casino
* Masks do not need to be worn if you have been vaccinated.
34 Arizona Gaming Guide | June 2021 | azgamingguide.com
