“The health and welfare of the community is our immediate concern,” he added. We will keep you updated if it is determined we are able to open sooner or need to extend the closure.
We will continue to monitor the progress of COVID-19 and adjust the closure of the resort as necessary. “As uncertainty surrounding this threat escalates on an hourly basis, our tribe has decided to proceed with extreme caution and temporarily close the Chumash Casino Resort.”ĭuring this projected closure, team members will remain compensated. “We have been following the COVID-19 pandemic as it progresses and have taken necessary precautions based on governmental guidance to protect our team members and guests,” said Kenneth Kahn, Tribal Chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The closure will be effective 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Maand extend through the end of the month. SANTA YNEZ, CA – Ma– The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has elected to temporarily close the Chumash Casino Resort amid COVID-19 concerns.
