TULSA, Okla. — People lined up outside Osage Casino near downtown Tulsa Friday morning eager to take their chances on the slot machines.
2 Works for You's Ashley Wheeler caught the video of the long lines.
Lines of people waiting to enter Osage Casino in Tulsa after its been closed for a month. @KJRH2HDpic.twitter.com/1ArSmEaz9c
— Ashley Wheeler (@AWheelerKJRH) May 15, 2020
Osage Casinos reopened six locations Friday morning after being closed over a month due to the pandemic.
The Osage Nation reopened its first casino in Ponca City, with the one in Tulsa to follow later this week. The Tonkawa Casino and Hotel, and 7 Clans Casino Resort have opened as well. Safety measures include social distancing, limited entryways, limited guest numbers, condensed hours, temperature checks, and mask requirements for guests and staff, among others. Osage Casinos in Oklahoma announce reopening dates 8 May 2020. Osage Casino Hotel - Ponca City in Oklahoma will open today at 10 a.m., according to a Facebook post dated 7 May. 'We are thrilled to announce that our Ponca City Casino will be opening on May 8th at 10am! Osage Casino Hotel - Ponca City: Re-Opening After Covid19 Closure - See 117 traveler reviews, 26 candid photos, and great deals for Osage Casino Hotel - Ponca City at Tripadvisor. The Osage Casino North of downtown Tulsa is planning to reopen Friday 15th, but they said they're still working out details of their grand reopening. They said it will be similar to the opening of their Ponca City location, but said they even plan to add some additional measures from what they've learned during their grand reopening there. Osage Casinos in Oklahoma announce reopening dates 8 May 2020 Osage Casino Hotel - Ponca City in Oklahoma will open today at 10 a.m., according to a Facebook post dated 7 May. 'We are thrilled to announce that our Ponca City Casino will be opening on May 8th at 10am!
Guests will notice some changes for social distancing. Electric gaming is available, but table games, hotels, and seated dining will remain closed until further notice.
Osage Casino Ponca City Reopening Department
Osage Casinos opened their Ponca City casino last Friday to test social distancing, and sanitation measures. They later decided to open the remaining six locations in Tulsa, Skiatook, Bartlesville, Hominy, Pawhuska, and Sand Springs.
For now, different locations will be open at different times.
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- Hominy, Pawhuska, Bartlesville will open from 2 to 10 pm.
- Tulsa, Skiatook, and Sand Springs will open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday through Thursday 10 am to 2 pm.
Officials said they'll do everything possible to enforce social distancing by spacing out games and closing games that would cause guests to be in close contact with other guests. There are also hand sanitizer, masks, and gloves readily available.
2 Works for You talked to a spokesperson for the Hard Rock and River Spirit Casino about when the casino will open and they said it could be late May or early June. They have plans moving forward with both casinos to release in the coming weeks.
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