With more than 30 people working security the casino has been able to avoid some of the challenges other businesses face with customers unhappy to have to wear mask mandates. I feel like we’re probably one of the safest indoor facilities in the state.” We sanitize the slot machines and all touch points. We have hand sanitizing stations located throughout. “We have 100% compliance with mask wearing, with social distancing. “We’ve been very diligent … conscientious of keeping our team members and the public safe,” Sours said. Its entire security and housekeeping staffs were brought back to effectively manage compliance with crowd restrictions and expanded cleaning requirements. It rehired more than half of its furloughed employees in its effort to operate as safely as possible. When the casino doors opened last July it was capped at 200 visitors, just 7% of its normal capacity.

They’re doing a great job navigating through a really difficult time.” 4, just before the state made its announcement easing restrictions.

“We appreciate how hard it has been,” Sours said during an interview on Mar. Oxford Casino Hotel paid its entire workforce their wages for that first two weeks but then had no choice but to lay almost everyone off, although it continued to pay health benefits in full for six months.

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