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.