Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Reopen
The new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley — with more than 1,100 slot machines, 36 poker-style tables and 48 blackjack-style tables — will open at 8 p.m. Desert Diamond West Valley Casino has extended its closure to May 15, but recently updated its website to say that it will remain closed through the month of May. It has not yet announced a. The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) opened its new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley to the public Wednesday night. The state of the art Class III casino features more than 1,100 slot. Desert Diamond West Valley Casino in Glendale, Bucky’s Casino and Yavapai Casino in Prescott Valley have not yet announced when they will reopen, KNXV-TV reported. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson. Desert Diamond West Valley Casino is reopened, but the poker room, which had been scheduled to reopen June 5, remains closed until planned safety equipment arrives—this according to their website. Beginning in late May, Fort McDowell Casino, Gila River Casinos, and Harrah’s Ak-chin all reopened, with their poker rooms remaining closed.
The West Valley’s biggest entertainment center is preparing to reopen.
The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) will reopen Desert Diamond Casino West Valley at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5. TOGE will reopen three other Desert Diamond Casinos near Tucson, Sahuarita and Why (Ajo) the same day.
According to a press release, “As a leader in guest service and safety, TOGE is implementing comprehensive, structural changes in its health and sanitization procedures to offer the highest level of protection for guests, team members and the community.”
Deep cleaning of each property has been underway throughout the suspension of operations.
“Facilities are also being rearranged to accommodate social distancing measures and install protective equipment such as plexiglass shields,” the release said. “New precautions will include temperature scanning of guests and daily screenings of team members for symptoms.
“Masks will be provided and required for both team members and guests.”
The reopening of each location will occur in phases, prioritizing health and safety. Initially, some amenities will remain closed and facility hours will be reduced to allow for daily deep cleanings. Each facility will also temporarily limit occupancy capacity to preserve space for social distancing.
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Reopening
“On behalf of the entire Desert Diamond Casino family, there is tremendous excitement to welcome our guests back to Arizona’s premier gaming facilities. The fact that we have taken extraordinary safety measures will only enhance our guests’ entertainment experience during this unprecedented time,” said Rudy Prieto, CEO of TOGE.
“Thank you everyone for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the safest place to play on June 5.”
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Reopening
–Glendale Star / Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Press Release