Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order for Arizona expired.Ĭasino leaders promised to institute new safety measures when they reopened, including encouraging patrons to wear masks.īut the casinos closed again at 2 a.m. The Gila River casinos then reopened May 15, when Gov. The casinos, which are run by Gila River Indian Community, initially shut down because of COVID-19 in mid-March. Leaders at Gila River Hotels & Casinos declined The Arizona Republic's repeated requests to confirm the number of employees who had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time, saying they would not disclose the information to 'protect the privacy' of their workers.įor more stories that matter, subscribe to.
