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A number of Gila River hotels and casinos in Arizona have been forced to temporarily close their doors again after being open for just over a month. The measures are the result of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the state and the death of a security guard who was employed by the company.

All three properties under the ownership of the Gila River Indian Community will now close for another two weeks as a precautionary measure. The locations include Lone Butte, Wild Horse Pass, and Vee Quiva.

reassess its current safety standards”

The casino operator reopened its properties last month after initially closing in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the reopening, Gila River introduced a number of health and safety protocols which had been approved by the Arizona Department of Gaming.

A statement on the operator’s website said it will use the two-week break to “reassess its current safety standards” after receiving “feedback from its community and team members.” All Gila River staff will continue to be paid in full and receive full health benefits.

The death of Robert Washington

Robert Washington, a 68-year-old security worker at Gila River’s Lone Butte Casino in Chandler, Arizona, died of COVID-19 related complications on June 11 after returning to work in mid-May.

Robert’s daughter, Lina Washington, has been vocal about the reasons surrounding her father’s death. On Twitter, she argued that the operator’s decision not to introduce a mandatory mask policy for customers had increased the risk to employee health – particularly to her father, who was diabetic and had recently beaten prostate cancer.

According to The Arizona Republic, Gila Rivers announced it had strengthened its health and safety protocols prior to the closure to ensure all patrons of its properties wore masks. The casino operator has refused to confirm how many of its employees had tested positive for COVID-19.

Arizona’s COVID-19 spike

At 17.7%, Arizona has the highest seven-day average positive test rate for COVID-19 in the United States, almost double the national average. This is above the 10% marker that health officials have deemed to be a concerning level. In the last 14 days, it has had the most new cases per capita in the US.

the number of active cases stands at 43,443

So far, 1,271 people have died of COVID-19 in Arizona and the number of confirmed cases stands at 43,443, according to figures from the Arizona Department of Health Services. The spike comes several weeks after the lifting of stay-at-home orders on May 15. A number of other states are seeing a similar surge in cases across the US, including Florida and Texas.

Despite the concerning figures, Erin Bromage, an associate professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, said states will not need to close again. She said: “They just need clearer messaging to guide the population about what to do. Get masks on the population. We know that helps.”

Further COVID-19 closures

In similar news, a restaurant in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has been forced to close two weeks after reopening after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

an abundance of caution”

Brian Ahern, an MGM Resorts spokesperson, said the measures had been taken “out of an abundance of caution.” He said the kitchen and restaurant would be sanitized, while the movements of the worker would be traced to ascertain who they had come into contact with.

Las Vegas casinos reopened earlier this month after 78 days of closures. All of the casinos have implemented a number of health and safety measures to ensure the protection of customers and employees. These safety measures had to receive approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

By Kellie Hwang the Arizona Republic

Take a drive down Komatke Lane in Laveen and you first will see the Vee Quiva Casino, a modest place with the basics: slot machines, some gaming tables, a bingo hall, cafe and deli.

A little farther south is the new Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino, a massive, Vegas-inspired complex that adds a whopping dose of flash to a community where some neighborhoods are still dotted with farmland.

The new complex will help Vee Quiva compete with other Arizona casinos, which aim to cater to gamblers’ changing tastes, casino officials say.

The $135 million casino, which opens Tuesday, features more gaming options and will offer a robust menu of entertainment, making gambling a second choice for some visitors.

There’s a sleek, one-of-a-kind steakhouse, a 90-room boutique hotel with suites equipped with 60-inch flat-screen televisions and a large, convertible entertainment venue with an all-star lineup already in the works.

When the new Vee Quiva opens, the old one will be demolished, and the land will revert to the Gila River Community.

The old Vee Quiva, which opened in 1994, underwent an $8 million expansion of 11,000 square feet in 2006, adding a bingo hall, bar and restaurant.

But another refresh and expansion just wasn’t enough, said John James, CEO for Gila River Casinos.

“The old Vee Quiva had no entertainment options whatsoever,” James said.

Visitors who come to the casino will see a beautiful space, live bands, nationally known music artists and comedy acts, he added.

“This is going to be an electrifying experience for anyone who is coming to this property,” James said.

A major upgrade was necessary to stay competitive, said Melody Hudson, public-relations manager for Gila River Casinos.

“There wasn’t really room to expand at the old casino,” she said. “Gaming in Arizona had begun to evolve, and guests requested the need to have additional amenities. … We knew we had to add all-encompassing entertainment to stay current with the trends in gaming.”

The new casino brings a host of entertainment options to Laveen, which has been inhabited by farmers and dairymen since the 1870s.

While housing and commercial developments are slowly urbanizing the area, many parts still remain untouched agricultural plots, with South Mountain off to the southeast, offering a sprawling, rural feel.

The new property blends tranquil, natural touches inspired by the Gila River community with vibrant, geometrical decor and bright hues.

Huge LED light panels hang from the ceiling and change not only colors but also themes. Each area in the complex, including the 70,000-square-foot casino, is meant to feel open and airy, so patrons can see across the rooms and feel all of the action.

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The main gambng floor has 950 slot machines, 36 table games, a poker room and large bingo hall. Paintings by Gila River Community artists hang from the walls, and the bingo hall will have ever-changing photos of state parks from around the country.

The poker room has 16 custom tables with pull-out drink holders. The finals table in the back is surrounded by a fence so patrons can watch tournaments. In the middle of the gaming floor is the Square Bar, set up on a platform that literally places patrons at the center of the action.

Vee Quiva offers a unique, sports-themed dining destination: Ditka’s Restaurant. The restaurant is owned by legendary former football coach and player Mike Ditka and currently has only two locations, one in Illinois and one in Pittsburgh.

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“Ditka’s is very excited to be a part of the new Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino,” Ditka said in an e-mail. Vee Quiva “offers a unique high-energy setting,” he added.

The restaurant is spacious and stylish, with black-and-white sports photos and a private dining space for as many as 24 people. The private room has a long dining table and Molteni stovetop and oven where guests can watch chefs prepare food from personalized menus.

Other restaurants include Coffee Shop 24/7, Panda Express, Dunkin’ Donuts, Fatburger and the Phoenix-based Los Reyes de la Torta.

The 6,000-square-foot Vee Quiva Event Center is a destination for nationally touring entertainers and well-known Valley acts. The old Vee Quiva didn’t have a concert or entertainment venue.

“The event center is a multipurpose room, with concerts that can seat 500 people,” said Jason Robinson, entertainment manager for Gila River Casinos. “We plan to host everything from stand-up comedy performances to tribute acts to big headlining acts.”

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The lineup already includes 1970s psychedelic rock group Jefferson Starship, popular comedian Carlos Mencia and rocker Vince Neil.

The wall behind the stage can be opened to face a lawn area for future al fresco concerts. Hudson said this is the only Arizona casino with such a feature.

“We are excited to have this big lawn performance area for outdoor happenings that will create a festival setting in the cooler months,” Robinson said.

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VQ Live is a laid-back lounge with a long stone bar. It faces out to the main entrance to overlook a large water feature known as the Wonder Wall. Water flows out of the curved quartzite structure’s cut-outs, and the feature bears the casino’s name. Local acts will perform regularly on the lounge’s small stage, providing entertainment during happy hour and weekend nights.

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“The beauty of live music, as opposed to a DJ, is we can actually serve many different demographics,” Robinson said. “We might have a country band and then throw in a classic-rock group. We hope a lot of these bands bring in their fans to discover Vee Quiva.”

*TynanGroup, in conjunction with Parsons, was the Project Manager on the Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino.

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*This new Hotel and Casino is the seventh major project that TynanGroup has managed for the Gila River Indian Community during our 14 year relationship.