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In this Monday, June 15, 2020 file photo, a safety concierge directs guests to the casino entrance during the public reopening of San Manuel Casino near Highland. (File photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Southern California’s tribally-owned casinos have been open for about six months since voluntarily closing during the early stages of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Since reopening, they’ve changed their gaming operations; adjusted their mask and safety policies; and reopened amenities.

Trying to keep up with the latest changes can be dizzying. So this week we have an updated list of answers to frequently asked questions ranging from what temperature checks are like to which casinos have bingo right now. Read more. 

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More casino news… 

ICYMI: Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City is open

Harrah’s Resort Southern California links a new progressive at its table games

Comedian and actor George Lopez expands his presence at San Manuel Casino

Beyond Southern California… 

Las Vegas casinos catering to locals are enduring the pandemic better than their palatial neighbors on the Strip, according to The Las Vegas Review-Journal. That may be because of a drop-off in midweek visitation from conventions, meetings and tradeshows that the Strip properties have traditionally relied on. Less people are flying into town, too.