Once San Manuel Casino opened its doors Monday afternoon, all of the region’s tribal-owned casinos were officially back in business and welcoming the public.

And like at the region’s other casinos, a much different experience awaited San Manuel’s guests compared to their last visit.

Jesus Guzman, a guest safety concierge, wipes down a slot machine at San Manuel Casino near Highland on Monday, June 15, 2020. The casino reopened to the public Monday after being shuttered for three months to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Employees asked screener questions; guests were sent through not one, but two, temperature checks; and social distancing reminders were everywhere. Those were just some of the changes in effect. Read more.

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Many Californians made their way to Vegas during its reopening weekend, but it still remains to be seen whether that trend continues as other amenities come online at tribal casinos closer to home and as Californians continue to grapple with concerns over the novel coronavirus. The Las Vegas Review-Journal has more.