'They will be asked politely one time to stand back or to put their mask on, and then after that they will be asked to leave,' said Sarris firmly. Sarris says he's been frustrated to see other casinos open in California and Nevada, with precautions that are casually enforced.Īt Graton, patrons can drop their masks only to eat or drink.Įxtra security on the floor, and behind surveillance cameras, will be watching for those who crowd others or remove their masks.
'People will have to keep their masks on, and they'll have to follow the guidelines.' 'We have decided there will be zero tolerance,' said Sarris. Only half the machines will be operating and when a player walks away, staff will sanitize the surfaces before anyone else sits down. No longer will players cluster around table games or slot machines. 'Remember we are all in this together, the virus does not discriminate,' warned Sarris. They include temperature scans on entry, sanitizing stations throughout, social distance markings on the floors, plastic partitions, and mandatory face coverings.
