In the meantime, we will be taking the opportunity to continue our deep cleaning efforts and preparing our casinos to welcome our loyal customers back,” concluded Mr. We look forward to reopening our doors just as soon as possible. This is a challenging time for all of us, and we are very appreciative of the overwhelming support and understanding from our guests and team members. “As for our 200 team members at Zia Park, who will be impacted by this temporary closure, we plan to continue to pay them their full wages and benefits for two weeks, at which time we will reevaluate the situation. “Since the coronavirus threat began there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at any Penn National casino, and we have implemented stringent CDC-recommended protocols throughout our enterprise, including increased daily cleaning regimens at our facilities, maximizing air circulation, cancelling or postponing all concerts and live events, and we’re in the process of temporarily closing down buffets, just to name a few. “The health and well-being of our guests and team members will always be our paramount concern,” said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming. The hotel will remain open and Zia Park will continue to consult with the Governor’s office and public health authorities to determine safe protocols for when gaming operations can resume. (NASDAQ: PENN) (“Penn National” or the “Company”) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack will be temporarily suspending gaming operations from Monday, Mauntil Apas a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19. to 2 a.m.Įncore Boston Harbor is scheduled to reopen July 12 and MGM Springfield expects to open on July 13, both with similar precautionary measures in place.Ĭasinos in neighboring Rhode Island and Connecticut have already reopened.Penn National Gaming, Inc. The rest of the week it will be open from 7 a.m. The casino will be open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Hours have changed to allow more time to clean.

“I will tell you that around the country we have been surprised by the response and turnout and our properties have grown quicker than maybe we first initially anticipated, so I think we’re optimistic we’ll see that in this jurisdiction as well.”

“We don’t have an exact date,” said George.

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