Navajo Gaming casinos in New Mexico and Arizona to remain closed

Twin Arrows Casino Resort provided protective gloves to Winslow Indian Medical Hospital. Team members also prepared “Stay at Home” care packages, and supplied the Flagstaff Food Bank with food donations.

2020-04-09

United States

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During the temporary closure, the company's team members have been reaching out to their host chapters and local communities offering food, care packages and support to those in need. Fire Rock Casino, Northern Edge Casino/Flowing Water Casino Twin Arrows made a number of donations.

The Navajo Gaming Board of Directors has approved the continuous closure of all its casino and resort facilities in New Mexico and Arizona.

“Out of an abundance of caution, and as we continue to prioritize the health, safety and general welfare of the Navajo Nation, our team and our guests, we have made the decision to extend the temporary closure of our casinos until it is safe to reopen," said interim CEO Brian Parrish. "Our focus is to continue to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the Navajo people, our team and the community. We want to thank members of our host Navajo Chapters, our local communities for their support during this time.”

During the temporary closure, Navajo Gaming team members have been reaching out to their host chapters and local communities offering food, care packages and support to those in need.

Navajo Gaming partnered with Labatt Food Services to deliver aid to the Navajo Emergency Response Center. It also furnished supplies for the First Responders of the Navajo Police Department, and provided assistance to Navajoland Assisted Living and Annie Wauneka Assisted Living facilities.

Fire Rock Casino delivered lunch to workers of the Window Rock Wellness Center who were assisting with the distribution from the Command Center. Northern Edge Casino/Flowing Water Casino delivered pallets of bottled water to “The Bridge” assisted living home.

In addition, Twin Arrows Casino Resort provided protective gloves to Winslow Indian Medical Hospital. Twin Arrows team members also prepared “Stay at Home” care packages, and supplied the Flagstaff Food Bank with food donations.

Quincy Natay, Navajo Gaming Board Chairman commented: “Navajo Gaming is committed to protecting our communities and supporting our valued team members and guests in every way we can during this turbulent time.”

Parrish added: “We continue to closely monitor developments and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as we make real-time decisions to prioritize the safety of our guests and team members.”