Osage Casinos in Oklahoma announce reopening dates

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! The decision to open only one of our locations on the 8th enables us to test our safety protocols and make sure that we are providing guests with the best gaming experience while adhering to all safety and health guidelines during this unprecedented time. Guests 65 and older will be recommended to shelter in place per the state and CDC recommendations. We have made numerous changes to accommodate social distancing guidelines and we are asking for your patience and understanding as we navigate our re-openings together. We can’t wait to see you at our Ponca City Casino tomorrow!"



According to a report in The Ponca City News, Osage Casino - Bartlesville, Osage Casino - Hominy, Osage Casino - Pawhuska, Osage Casino - Sand Springs, Osage Casino Hotel - Ponca City, Osage Casino Hotel - Skiatook, and Osage Casino Hotel - Tulsa will reopen on 15 May with new strict health guidelines.

“Properties will reopen with occupancy restriction, only one entrance and exit will be allowed, and security will monitor how many guests are allowed on the floor,” said Byron Bighorse, Osage Casinos CEO. “We will open the gaming floors only when we reopen. We are going to bring our hotels online after we open, and we can determine the demand. No food service at this time but we will offer pre-packaged beverage service. Self-service beverage stations will not be utilized until further notice. We will offer limited alcoholic beverages and we are working through our bar areas to determine safe distancing. No banquets or events until further notice.

“I anticipate these coming back as soon as further public restrictions are lifted. Guests 65 and older will be recommended to shelter in place per the state and CDC recommendations. Guests will enter the facilities at their own risk as this virus is not going away and we will all be on safety protocols until further notice.”