Poker players looking to return to the live tables in California might have to wait a little longer. Pechanga Casino resort, located near Temecula, California, officially reopened its doors on Monday, June 1st. But the first phase of its reopening doesn’t include its poker room.
Site visitors looking for tournament information on the poker section of the Pechanga website are greeted with a message that the Pechanga poker room is temporary closed. There’s no official word on when poker players can expect the tables to reopen.
Players looking for thrills will be greeted by a new experience with health and safety at the forefront. Smoking is prohibited, occupancy is limited to about 50%, and half of the slot machines are inactive.
The casino conducts temperature checks at all four available entrances. While other properties use no-contact handheld thermometers, Pechanga scans patrons with a device that includes a video monitor. Guests are informed to stand a short distance away from the monitor before their temperature is displayed and they’re permitted in.
