At least one public health official acknowledged tribes are sovereign authorities and not subject to state and local restrictions on operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.Įvery other slot machine was turned off but the strong turnout meant many customers were still playing less than six feet (1.8 meters) apart. The Viejas Casino & Resort was the first of three popular casinos in the San Diego area to open this week. (AP) - One of California’s largest tribal casinos reopened Monday to a large crowd as customers had their temperatures taken at the door and were ordered to wear facial coverings.
